ABOUT US
OUR STORY
About Us
Kendon - Pioneering Agricultural Excellence for Over 70 Years
Kendon is an Australian, family-owned business with over 70 years of experience in the agrichemical, horticultural, and industrial chemical sectors. Our legacy is built on providing trusted solutions that help growers protect, nourish, and enhance their crops, all while staying true to our commitment to quality and innovation.
Operating nationally across Australia, Kendon serves a wide range of industries, offering tailored services that meet the unique needs of each market segment. Whether it’s through our expertise in mixing, blending, and filling or providing industrial chemicals for diverse applications, we empower our clients to grow their businesses and expand their customer base.
Our Vision
At Kendon, our vision is simple yet powerful:
We strive to develop crops that maximise genetic potential, ensuring resilience against pests while delivering highly nutritious produce.
Through innovative solutions and a deep commitment to sustainable farming practices, we aim to play a key role in the future of Australian agriculture.
Our History
1950
commenced in Prahran. Mainly manufactured hard to get chemicals
1960
Became a general chemical manufacturing company and commenced tolling for major chemical companies – Shell, R&T etc.
Merged with EP Keogh – Retail Fine Chemical Company
Kendon was able to get the registrations and distribution of most of the Agro chems of Shell, R&T etc.
WHY CHOOSE US
Our Competitive Advantage
What sets us apart is our wealth of knowledge and expertise. This allows us to offer a broad range of high-quality products tailored to meet the needs of fruit and vegetable growers. Our focus is on helping our clients achieve the best possible outcomes—whether that means enhancing crop resilience, improving yield, or ensuring nutritional value.
Our Capabilities
We take pride in offering a comprehensive suite of capabilities that support the agricultural industry, including:
- Leading-edge thinking in plant nutrition
- In-depth technical expertise and customer service
- Advanced chemical manufacturing and synthesis
- Flexible packaging solutions
- Accredited to handle dangerous goods
Our Product Range
Kendon offers a wide variety of products designed to support all aspects of crop production, including:
- Plant Nutrients
- Growth Regulates
- Crop Protection Products (Insecticides, Fungicides, Herbicides, Molluscicides)
- Adjuvants
- Miscellaneous and Industrial Chemicals
Our product range is carefully formulated to meet the unique needs of growers across Australia, from large-scale farms to home gardeners.
WE ARE DIFFERENT FROM OTHERS
- We empower your crops for Optimal Growth and Resilience
- We unleash your crop’s genetic potential
- We maximise nutritional value and optimise your yield
- Safeguard Your Harvest from pest attacks
Innovation & Quality
At our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Alphington, Melbourne, we use advanced technology and rigorous quality control measures to ensure the highest standards in everything we produce.
- Pharmaceutical-grade mixing tanks ensure precise formulation and consistency.
- Our facility is equipped with a variety of specialized equipment, including ribbon powder blenders, vertical powder mixers, hammer mills, and pulverisers for reprocessing powders.
- We source premium active ingredients from leading international suppliers.
- Our cutting-edge laboratory guarantees that every product meets our strict quality standards before it reaches our clients.
Trusted Across Australia
From the banana growers of Queensland to the grape and potato farmers of Southern, Western Australia, and Tasmania, Kendon’s products are relied upon by growers nationwide. Our comprehensive range of products not only protects crops but also boosts yields and promotes healthy growth—making Kendon a trusted name in Australian agriculture.
Industrial Chemicals & Tolling Services
In addition to our agricultural offerings, Kendon has a strong presence in the industrial chemicals market. We are accredited to handle dangerous goods, and we manufacture products such as electroplating chemicals and pre-painting metal etchants, serving industries such as automotive and beverage manufacturing.
We also provide tolling services, including milling, sieving, and repackaging bulk powders for various industrial clients, offering solutions to a wide range of challenges.
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Kendon has a range of products to protect and enhance your produce.
Plant Nutrients, Crop Protection, Adjuvants, Miscellaneous, Growth Regulators