Sail Structures Australia History

Sail Structures Australia has been operating since 1988. During this period, we have experienced a period of steady expansion of products, services and client base. We have delivered projects that have received regional, national and even international commendations and awards.

2016 - Special Commendation (STA) – Award for Excellence

Special Commendation (STA) – Award for Excellence – Shade Sails or Structures- Commercial – Watkins Munro Martin Conservatory, Cairns

2016 - New Managing Director

Simon Merchant joins Sail Structures Australia as Managing Director

2013

2013 - The Avenue of Honour

The Avenue of Honour, Yungaburra FNQ was opened to the public in an official ceremony attended by Prime Minister Julia Gillard, Opposition Leader Tony Abbott and Chief of Defence, General David Hurley.

2011

2011 - International Achievement Awards (IFAII)

International Achievement Awards (IFAII) – Award of Excellence – Commercial Awards and Canopies – Airport Beer Garden Canopy

2010

2010 - International Achievement Awards (IFAII)

International Achievement Awards (IFAII) – Award of Excellence – Safety and Protective – Tropical Reef Shipyard

2010 - ACASPA Annual Award for Excellence

ACASPA Annual Award for Excellence – Tension Structures (Winner – Special Commendation)

2010 - Sail Structures Pty. Ltd. was incorporated

2008

2008 - QMBA Housing and Construction Awards

QMBA Housing and Construction Awards – Community Service Facilities up to $3 million (Certificate of Appreciation)

2008 - ACASPA Annual Award for Excellence

ACASPA Annual Award for Excellence – Automated Domestic or Commercial Fabricated Product (winner)

2005

2005 - Cairns office

Sail Structures Australia head office was established in 14 Doyle Street, Cairns.

1996

1996 - Sail Structures Australia begins trading

‘Sail Structures Australia’ became PDSM’s registered trading name.

1992

1992 - Port Douglas Sailmakers Pty. Ltd. established

John Rebbechi established Port Douglas Sailmakers Pty. Ltd. and ‘lifted the bar’ by introducing architectural shade sails and tensile membranes to Far North Queensland.

1988

1988 - Sail Structures was founded

Sail Structures was founded on Gold Coast by John Rebbechi, after specialising in marine sector. ‘Expo 88’ arguably founded the Australian shade sail industry.