History
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1946
Two gentlemen by the name of Charlesworth & Clark formed a partnership to manufacture rubber strip matting and mats from transmission belt edges sourced from Dunlop Salvage, and calling their business Clark Matting & Rubber.
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1947
Charlesworth & Clark opened their first Clark Matting & Rubber store in Richmond, Victoria.
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1951
Clark Matting & Rubber Pty Ltd was listed as a public company.
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1982
The Adsteam Group purchased the chain.
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1990
Running into difficulties and unable to find a buyer for the business, Adsteam completely closed down the Clark Rubber retail operation in the early 90s.
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1994
Taking a licence of the Clark Rubber brands from Pacific Dunlop (who had acquired them after Adsteam closed down the Clark Rubber store chain), Chris Malcolm started off the Clark Rubber group again from scratch in 1994.
1995
Clark Rubber Franchising had 25 franchised stores just 12 months after its initial launch.
1998
Clark Rubber Franchising opens its 50th franchised store
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1999
Winner of the Franchise Council of Australia's Franchise System of the Year Award, Category Entry Capital over $200,000
2000
Chris Malcolm purchases the Clark Rubber brands from Pacific Dunlop. |
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2002
Highly Commended - ACA Australian Catalogue Award, Home Repairs and Outdoor Catalogue |
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2003
Chris Malcolm became one of the inaugural inductees in the FCA Hall of Fame |
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2003
Finalist in the FCA Franchisor Retail and Business Category. (21 - 100 Outlets) |
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2003
Certificate of Merit - Australian Catalogue Award, Amazing Christmas Catalogue |
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2004/5
10th anniversary of Clark Rubber Franchising being in business |
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2004/5
Launch of "Clarkee"- the Clark Rubber Platypus mascot |
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2006
Planned celebration of 60 years of Clark Rubber in the Australian retail market |
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2006
PricewaterhouseCoopers FCA Franchisor of the Year
Today
Clark Rubber Franchising has more than 75 stores throughout Australia. Our high quality support services from our Franchise Support Office are constantly being refined and improved, with an intranet system making access to up to date information a breeze.
Clark Rubber recognise that the success of any franchise system very much depends on the success of its franchisees and is full of praise for the enthusiasm, commitment and contribution made by the Clark Rubber Franchisees that have helped make this great Australian brand the success that it is. We will continue to encourage them to do so well into the future.
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