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Why Ripple Iron
Profiling, using and manufacturing ripple iron products has been our focus for over 20 years, taking ripple iron well beyond its original uses.
Services
Ripple iron is our expertise
We deal with the general public as well as professionals and tradesmen, and will help anyone with a small or large project achieve a successful and professional job using ripple iron sheet.
We do as little or as much as the client wants – from sheet supply to cutting total exteriors or rooms with associated trims. Profiling, using and manufacturing ripple iron products has been our focus for over 20 years.
Our materials are Australian made wherever possible – the exception is materials like copper, which has no Australian manufacturer. We dispatch all over Australia and are easy to reach.
20+
Years of focus
Profiling, using and manufacturing ripple iron products.
100+
Materials profiled
Different materials, thicknesses and perforated sheets.
Tighter curves
Curved to smaller radii than master tradesmen thought possible.
Made to last
Bins, seats and shelters from 20 years ago are still in use.
Our Story
How we started
Ripple Iron is a family business started in 1991 by architect Russell Hall. Russell loves corrugated iron, having experimented with it since he was a 17 year old student.
1965
Russell curves a corrugated iron chair, then experiments with the smaller ripple iron profile.
1991
Ripple Iron is founded as a family
business.
Street furniture
Traditional ripple profile in 1.6 mm perforated mild steel solves public-space problems, including vandalism.
Today
An expanded range of metals and services, for both decorative and functional purposes.
Acclaim
Product acknowledgement
Russell’s experimentation led to a range of ripple iron designs including lightshades, stubby holders and mail boxes.
Ripple Recliner Chair
Queensland Art Gallery
Ripple Iron Stubby Holder
Memento Award
Australian display
Milan Triennale
Queensland Art Gallery
Memento Award
Milan Triennale