About Agpoint Australia
Agpoint Australia is your One Stop Tillage Shop. As an Australian-owned manufacturer, importer and exporter of ground-engaging tools, we bring more than 160 years of experience to the field. We are proudly the nation’s only producer of points and sweeps made with Bluescope boron steel. Our extensive product range includes pressed metal points, sweeps, coulters, discs, cast and forged planter parts, tungsten applications, harvest components and more. In partnership with global leaders such as Ingersoll (Argentina), Metisa (Brazil) and Schumacher (Germany), and supported by a nationwide distributor and dealer network, our highly experienced team brings decades of knowledge and passion to helping Australian farmers succeed.
Our Story
Agpoint was founded with the goal to give Australian farmers access to quality tillage gear they can trust. Over the years, we’ve grown into a nationwide supplier, working hand in hand with local dealers and distributors. While our product range has expanded, our commitment to service and reliability has never changed.
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1865
Anders & Sons established a manufacturing business in Freeling, South Australia, supplying local farmers with practical engineering solutions.
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1877
Anders & Sons relocates to the current Agpoint site. Early operations include manufacturing Victor tillage implements, windmills, and general engineering equipment. The company also begins producing tillage points and shares, and by 1965 annual output exceeds 1 million pieces per year.
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1991
Agpoint Australia is formed following the acquisition of Anders & Sons.
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1992
Agpoint acquires the manufacturing equipment, tooling, and intellectual property of market leader McKay Australia. This secures a broader product range of points, sweeps, and chisels as well as access to McKay’s established national dealer network.
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1997
Agpoint pioneers a unique wear-enhancement treatment for forged steel tillage tools, increasing durability and performance. The product line expands further to include grass care blades.
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1999
Agpoint acquires Pioneer Industries, strengthening its range, and extending supply into row crop and sugar cane farming sectors.
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2008
Great Western Corporation (Queensland) acquires GV Cultivation (a specialist in cultivation equipment) and the McCoy Buying Group (a dealer and distribution network), further expanding its Great Western Tillage operations.
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2010
Great Western Corporation acquires Agpoint Australia, consolidating Agpoint’s strength in tillage tool manufacturing with Great Western Tillage’s broad distribution and product base.
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Present Day
Agpoint Australia proudly operates nationwide, supplying the largest and most comprehensive range of tillage tools in the market, trusted by farmers across Australia.
Our Team
Our strength lies in the people behind the brand. We’re a dedicated team who understand farming and work hard to keep growers moving

Martin Schmid
National Sales Manager & Area Manager Nth NSW / WA.

Brad Abbott
Area Manager (SA/NT)

Fraser Hargrave
Area Manager (QLD)

Daryl Baird
Area Manager (Sthn NSW/TAS/VIC)

Nathan Friedrichs
General Manager