What Caddy Storage does

Caddy Storage Systems is a privately-held Australian manufacturer and retailer of vehicle storage and fitout systems, founded in 1986 and headquartered at 4-8 Gate Road, Blacktown, NSW. The company designs and engineers fibreglass ute canopies (distributed under the Alpha Canopies brand), aluminium service bodies, toolboxes, shelving systems, drawers, and a broad portfolio of fitout accessories, serving Australian trade businesses, individual tradies, and commercial fleet operators. Production uses in-house CNC router cutting, hand-laid fibreglass shell construction, and a proprietary DBD Dual Bearing Drawer system with a 125KG load rating validated through 16,000 cyclic tests.

The business operates a sales-led go-to-market through 16 company-owned retail stores across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT, complemented by over 100 distributors for nationwide coverage; each location functions as a showroom, consultation point, and installation facility. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales (canopies from A$3,310, accessories from A$54 to A$725) plus professional installation services, with the website providing an enquiry-based "Fit My Vehicle" configurator that routes leads to store-level sales follow-up within 1-2 business days. Named customers span telecommunications (Telstra), government (Transport NSW), logistics, facilities management, pest control, hospitality/HVAC, and automotive services, including enterprise fleet operators such as Qantas, Rheem, Toyota Material Handling, and Lube-Mobile.

The product portfolio is modular, allowing customers to build out vehicle interiors with add-on components (cargo barriers certified to AS/NZS 4034.1, shelving, flooring, wall panelling, false floors, heavy-duty slides, roof racks, electrical accessories, and conversion kits) that deepen per-vehicle revenue beyond the core canopy or service body sale. Recent product launches through 2026 have extended coverage into new-energy vehicle platforms (BYD Shark, Jaecoo J5 EV, Toyota RAV4 HEV), indicating an active product-development cadence.

Name

Caddy Storage

Legal name

Caddy Storage Systems

Website

https://caddystorage.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Caddy Storage Systems is an Australian manufacturer and retailer founded in 1986 that designs, produces, and installs fibreglass ute canopies, aluminium service bodies, shelving, drawers, and modular fitout accessories for trade businesses, individual tradies, and commercial fleet operators through 16 retail stores and 100+ distributors nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Vehicle Storage Systems

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621)

SIC

Truck & Bus Bodies (3713), Miscellaneous Transportation Equipment (3790)

akta.pro primary industry

Lifting Attachments & Material Handling Accessories (Fork Attachments, Slings, Rigging) (IMAHABAJ)

Keywords

• Commercial vehicle storage
• Ute canopies
• Service bodies
• Vehicle shelving systems
• Vehicle storage drawers

Headquarters

HQ city

Blacktown

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Storage Products Sales: One-time product sales of fibreglass ute canopies, aluminium service bodies, toolboxes, shelving systems, drawers, and accessories. Products are sold with installation services available at store locations.
2. Installation Services: Professional installation services offered at all 16 store locations across Australia, with fast turnaround times for stocked products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Caddy Storage manufactures and supplies vehicle storage systems and fitout solutions for commercial vehicles, utes, and vans in Australia. Its product portfolio spans fibreglass ute canopies, aluminium service bodies, toolboxes, vehicle shelving, dual-bearing storage drawers, cargo barriers, flooring, and related accessories engineered to Australian trade specifications. Products are sold and professionally installed through 16 company-owned retail store locations and a network of over 100 distributors across Australia.

Product overview

Caddy Storage is Australia's leading manufacturer of vehicle storage systems, offering a comprehensive portfolio of over 20 product categories for commercial vehicles, utes, and vans. The core product line centers on Fibreglass Ute Canopies (Alpha Canopies brand) and Aluminium Service Bodies, complemented by a full ecosystem of storage solutions including Vehicle Shelving Systems, DBD/DBT Vehicle Storage Drawers, and Aluminium Tool Boxes. The company provides complete vehicle fitout solutions through modular add-ons: Cargo Barriers and Air Curtains for safety, Flooring and Wall Panelling for protection, Heavy-Duty Slides and False Floors for accessible storage, and extensive Fitout Components (hygiene units, trade accessories). Supporting products include Roof Racks, Windows and Window Guards, Rear Steps/Towbars, Electrical Accessories, and Conversion Kits. With 40 years of experience manufacturing in Australia, Caddy Storage serves trade fleets and individual professionals through 16 nationwide retail locations and 100+ distributors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Alpha Canopies: Premium fibreglass ute canopies distributed by Caddy Storage, built for business and engineered for the Australian commercial market.
• DBD Drawers
• DBT Drawers
• CPS Drawers

Products and services

• Fibreglass Ute Canopies (Alpha Canopies) Premium fibreglass canopies colour-coded to match vehicles, engineered for the Australian commercial market. Available in Lifestyle and Workstyle variants for popular ute models including Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, Holden Colorado, Isuzu D-Max, LDV T60 Max, VW Amarok, Mitsubishi Triton, Mazda BT-50, Nissan Navarra, and BYD Shark. Starting from $3,310 (Inc. GST).
• Aluminium Service Bodies Tray top service bodies combining van capabilities with ute portability. Made from 2.5mm flat aluminium with internal framework reinforcement. Features side gull-wing doors with whale tail locks, central locking system, and LED lighting. Available in Single Cab (2400mm), Extra Cab (2100mm), and Dual Cab (1800mm) sizes.
• Aluminium Ute Tool Boxes Economical tool storage solutions for tradies. Constructed from aluminium with single adjustable shelf as standard. Available in 1200mm, 1450mm, and 1800mm lengths with gull-wing doors, whale tail locks, and central locking. Available as single or twin setup with White, Black, or Aluminium Propeller Plate finishes.
• Cargo Barriers and Air Curtains Safety barriers and air curtains meeting AS/NZS 4034.1 standard to withstand 60kg load impact. Options include Mesh Barriers (with gap, front, mid-position), Vapour Resistant Barriers (enclosed to limit gases/fumes), and Air Curtains (PVC curtains for HVAC efficiency). Vehicle-specific fitment in front, mid, or rear positions.
• Vehicle Shelving Systems Adjustable shelving units for vans and utes with 30-year development history. Available in Standard, Large, and Extra Large sizes (860mm, 1080mm, 1220mm widths). 0.9mm/1.6mm zinc anneal plated steel construction with powder coat finish. 30kg per shelf weight rating. Includes Van, Ute Canopy, and Service Body specific kits.
• Vehicle Storage Drawers (DBD/DBT) Dual Bearing Drawer (DBD) system with 125kg load rating, cyclic tested bearings (16,000 cycles), modular sizing (350mm–1350mm width, 4 height options: 275mm–470mm). DBT (Dual Bearing Twin) drawers open from both ends. Features ergonomic locking handles, sideways roller guides, lock in/out function, and 300+ size configurations.
• Custom Made Products Bespoke custom fabrication services for vehicle-specific storage solutions not covered by the standard product range. The in-house design team creates solutions for unique requirements.
• Small Parts Drawers and Plastics CPS (Caddy Parts Storage) Drawer system with 450mm depth and 495mm width. Available in 5 heights (155mm to 545mm) with configurations for carry cases, standard small/large drawers. Includes modular accessories like top trays, filing cabinet drawers, and base frames. Also includes Medium Duty Storage Drawers and Plastic Carry Cases.

Quantifiable outcome

• 125KG distributed load rating on DBD drawers with 16,000 cyclic test cycles without failure
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Alpha Ute CanopiescoreTechnology or IntegrationAlpha is a key supplier of fibreglass ute canopies. Caddy Storage is Australia's #1 Alpha Distributor. They offer Alpha canopies starting from $3,310 as a premium product line.
• RhinorackcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational supplier and installer of Rhinorack roof rack products. Rhinorack roof racks are offered as accessories and upgrades for canopies and vehicles.
• KingsleyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational supplier and installer of Kingsley products, appearing in their supplier logo section on the website.
• Hayman ReeseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational supplier and installer of Hayman Reese products including towbars, appearing in their supplier logo section.
• Command Reverse SystemsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational supplier and installer of Command Reverse Systems products, appearing in their supplier logo section.
• TechsafeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational supplier and installer of Techsafe products, appearing in their supplier logo section.
• MongooseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational supplier and installer of Mongoose products, appearing in their supplier logo section.
• Tradesan Roof RacksminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational supplier and installer of Tradesan Roof Racks products, appearing in their supplier logo section.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Norweld: Australian manufacturer of aluminium ute trays, service bodies, canopies, and toolboxes - a head-to-head competitor to Caddy across the same tradie/fleet customer base with overlapping product categories.
• Alu-Cab: South African manufacturer of aluminium canopies, drawer systems, and ute accessories that has expanded into the Australian market - directly competing for the same premium ute canopy and overlanding customer wallet.
• Boss Aluminium: Australian aluminium toolbox and canopy manufacturer with a ute-focused product range and similar direct-to-fleet sales motion; competes with Caddy in the aluminium ute accessories category.
• Adrian's: Australian commercial vehicle body builder and upfitter producing service bodies, toolboxes, and canopy fitouts for fleet and tradie customers - directly comparable product/market overlap with Caddy.
• Sortimo: Global van racking and in-vehicle storage system manufacturer (German roots) with Australian distribution; provides the closest direct competition to Caddy's van shelving and modular storage drawer product line.
• Bott: European manufacturer of commercial vehicle racking, shelving, and in-vehicle storage systems with global presence - functionally identical product category to Caddy's DBD drawers, shelving, and workshop fitouts.

Broad incumbents

• Ironman 4x4: Australian-listed 4x4 accessories manufacturer with a much broader product portfolio (suspension, bull bars, canopies, drawers) - overlapping canopy and drawer product lines with Caddy, but with a more 4x4/overlanding positioning.
• ARB: Australia's largest listed 4x4 accessories business (ASX:ARB) with extensive nationwide retail of over 70 stores - a much larger incumbent whose canopy, drawer, and rooftop product lines directly overlap with Caddy in the same Australian ute/fleet customer segments.

Emerging players

• MSA 4x4: Australian 4x4 accessories manufacturer building share in ute storage, drawers, and canopy accessories - a competitive emerging player with partial product overlap that competes for the ute/enthusiast segment of Caddy's customer base.

Others

• Rhino-Rack: Australian roof rack and cargo management system manufacturer that is both a Caddy channel partner (Caddy installs Rhino-Rack products) and an adjacent competitor in the broader vehicle accessories aftermarket - relevant for cross-selling and supplier relationship benchmarking.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/caddystoragesystems
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/caddy-storage

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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