IWS is a leading Australian buying group set up for sellers of Industrial Workwear, Corporate Wear and associated products. Every day, we are giving independent businesses a competitive edge when going up against direct suppliers and vertical operators.

We have 2 main objectives…... Lower buying prices for members & higher volumes for Suppliers.

WHO ARE WE?
Independent Workwear Specialists (IWS) is a buying group created for independent sellers of Industrial Workwear, Corporate Wear, PPE and associated products.
We commenced operation in 1997 (formerly called Workmates) with 8 member stores in NSW.  The 8 inaugural members were battling to stay competitive against larger players trying to move in and win business by undercutting prices.  Realising that there was strength to be gained by joining together they formed a group and negotiated with suppliers to get on to an even playing field.  The group progressed slowly and managed to achieve a lot for a small group and gradually grew in numbers.  In September 2011 the group realised that to move forward and become a meaningful player in the Workwear Industry they would have to restructure and IWS was born.  Since then we have grown quickly and we now have members in 5 states with a plan to grow our membership nationally.

All members are independently owned and operated businesses.  And whilst IWS has fostered a strong culture of support and co-operation between its members, We are a very transparent group.  All our dealings are fully disclosed to Members and Suppliers.

IWS are currently opening their own branded stores called Worklocker it's exciting for our group to be adventuring out with the Worklocker. We now have 4 Worklocker store opened and are looking to expand nationally.

If you would like to become a member of this rapidly growing group. Please contact us by email headoffice@iwsaustralia.net

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