Tradesman Roof Racks

What Tradesman Roof Racks does

Tradesman Roof Racks is an Australian specialist roof rack installer and reseller operating from Bayswater, Victoria, registered as Tradesman Pty Ltd (ACN 626 825 858). The company resells heavy-duty steel and alloy roof racks manufactured domestically by Wedgetail Rack — described as one of the last remaining Australian roof rack manufacturers — and also manufactures selected accessory lines (such as the Hi-Lift Jack and Shovel Holder) at its Bayswater factory. The product range spans the Wedgetail Series, Wedgetail Trade Series, Commercial-Max, Trade-Max, Technician Series, Oval Steel, and Canopy-Max platforms, supplemented by a broad accessory line covering roller systems, ladder clamps and straps, awning brackets, jerry can and gas bottle holders, spare wheel carriers, beacon plates, shovel holders, and tie-down systems. All core racks feature custom vehicle-specific fitments engineered to retain 100% carrying capacity both on and off-road, with 40+ years of refinement in wind deflector technology to reduce operational noise.

The customer base is split across two primary personas: trade/commercial users (electricians, plumbers, builders, maintenance teams requiring durable roof storage for work utes and vans including Ford Transit, Toyota Hiace, Fiat Ducato, and Mercedes Sprinter) and off-road/adventure enthusiasts (4WD owners carrying camping gear, rooftop tents, kayaks, and expedition equipment). Revenue is generated through three streams: hardware sales of finished roof racks, hardware sales of accessories, and professional installation services delivered at the Bayswater facility. Pricing is largely quote-based for custom racks (A$1,420–A$2,235 per Commercial-Max unit, with custom quotes by vehicle) and unit-based for accessories (A$181–A$265 for roller systems).

The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the company website and Bayswater showroom, augmented by a national Australian agent distribution network and a pickup location in Minchinbury, New South Wales. Marketing leans on SEO — a vehicle finder tool and dedicated landing pages across 20+ vehicle brands — plus content marketing through a blog and customer testimonials (4.5-star Google rating across 41 reviews). The company is privately held, founder/owner-operated with no disclosed external funding, parent organization, or public listing.

Name

Tradesman Roof Racks

Legal name

Tradesman Pty Ltd (ACN 626 825 858)

Website

https://tradesmanroofracks.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tradesman Roof Racks is a privately held Australian specialist roof rack installer and reseller in Bayswater, Victoria, distributing Australian-made Wedgetail racks plus proprietary accessories to tradies, van owners, and 4WD/adventure enthusiasts via direct sales and an Australian agent network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vehicle Roof Racks

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive Roof Systems & Convertible Top Components Manufacturing (Panoramic Roof Modules/Soft Tops) (IMACAKAK)

Keywords

• Heavy-duty roof racks
• Vehicle roof racks
• Trade roof racks
• 4WD roof racks
• Van roof racks

Headquarters

HQ city

Bayswater

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Roof Rack Sales: Sale of custom heavy-duty roof racks including Wedgetail Series, Wedgetail Trade Series, Commercial-Max, Trade-Max, Oval Steel, Canopy-Max, and Technician Series. Products are vehicle-specific and sold as finished goods.
2. Accessories Sales: Sale of roof rack accessories including awning brackets, gas bottle holders, jerry can holders, spare wheel carriers, ladder rollers, beacon plates, tie-down straps, ladder clamps, and Hi-Lift jack/shovel holders.
3. Installation Services: Professional roof rack installation services for customers at their Bayswater location.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Tradesman Roof Racks manufactures and installs custom heavy-duty roof racks for trade/commercial vehicles, 4WDs, utes, and vans, with Australian-made products distributed under the Wedgetail Rack brand and proprietary product lines including Commercial-Max, Trade-Max, Oval Steel, Canopy-Max, Flat-Deck, and Technician Series. The company sells direct-to-consumer via its website, offers professional installation at its Bayswater, Victoria facility, and distributes through an Australian agent network, supported by a full line of accessories such as ladder rollers, awning brackets, jerry can holders, and Hi-Lift jack holders.

Product overview

Tradesman Roof Racks is a specialist roof rack installer and reseller, distributing Australian-made roof racks manufactured by Wedgetail Rack. The product portfolio consists of multiple roof rack platforms (Wedgetail Series, Wedgetail Trade Series, Commercial-Max, Trade-Max, Technician Series, Oval Series) plus complementary accessories. Wedgetail racks are made for trade/commercial use and off-road adventures. The core products are custom-fitted to specific vehicle makes and models (ute, 4WD, van) and are designed to retain 100% carrying capacity on and off-road. The accessories line supports the roof racks with cargo management, loading aids (rollers), gear mounting (awnings, jerry cans, gas bottles, spare wheels), and tool storage (ladders, shovels, Hi-Lift jacks).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wedgetail Series Roof Rack A new generation of custom roof rack inspired by the Wedgetail Eagle, designed for trade and off-road use with 100% carrying capacity retained on and off-road. Available to consumers across Australia via the Tradesman website and agent network.
• Wedgetail Trade Series Roof Rack An evolution in roof rack design and function for trade professionals, featuring a platform design that provides flexible mounting options. Custom fitments available across a wide range of commercial vehicles.
• Commercial-Max Roof Rack The flagship tradie rack - strong, durable roof rack system with options to safely carry tools and equipment for commercial use. Vehicle-specific fitments range from $1,420 (Peugeot Partner LWB) to $2,235 (Ford Transit VH MWB).
• Trade-Max Roof Bars Cross bars braced together for strength and level fitment without spacers, designed for trade professionals requiring robust roof mounting solutions.
• Technician Series Ladder Slides Ladder slides designed and manufactured in Australia to safely secure ladders on roof racks for trade technicians.
• Oval Steel Roof Rack Heavy-duty fabricated steel roof rack with oval profile design for enhanced durability in trade and off-road applications. Carries decades of product development and is described as tried and proven.
• Canopy-Max Roof Rack Roof rack designed to work with canopies fitted to vehicles, providing additional cargo capacity on top of canopy-topped utes and commercial vehicles.
• Flat-Deck Platform Roof Rack Platform-style roof rack offering a flat surface for versatile cargo mounting options suitable for both trade and 4WD customers.
• Wedgetail Awning Brackets Three types of awning brackets for the Wedgetail range suitable for heavy-duty awnings up to 38kg: 270 Degree, Adjustable, and Fixed options. Designed for off-road and adventure users.
• Roof Rack Ladder Roller Accessories Roller accessories for Commercial-Max and Oval Steel Roof Racks enabling easy sliding of ladders and long materials on and off the rack. Available in single roller ($181) and double roller ($265) configurations.
• Hi-Lift Jack and Shovel Holder Bolts to the side of the roof rack for safe storage of a Hi-Lift Jack and long-handled shovel, zinc-plated and powder-coated for corrosion resistance. Manufactured in the Bayswater factory.
• Professional Roof Rack Installation Service Professional roof rack installation services for customers at the Bayswater, Victoria location. Standard fitting takes approximately 30 minutes, with installations squeezed into the schedule on demand.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% carrying capacity retained on and off-road
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Wedgetail RackcoreTechnology or IntegrationTradesman Roof Racks resells roof racks manufactured by Wedgetail Rack, an Australian manufacturer. Wedgetail Roof Racks are described as one of the last remaining roof rack manufacturers in Australia. Products include Wedgetail Series and Wedgetail Trade Series. Tradesman also installs Wedgetail products and provides fitment services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tradesman-roofracks

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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