PDF - John Sample Group

THE SAMPLE FAMILY
COMPANY PORTFOLIO
JOHN SAMPLE - BIO
In our fast-paced modern world, certain values set some
companies apart. We recognise & value our customers,
our suppliers, and our employees. The Sample family runs
organisations of character & longevity.
Since the 1970’s John Sample has been the Executive Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer of all the business operations in his family’s portfolio.
In 1972, he was one of the seven founding members of the Sydney Chapter of the
Young Presidents Organisation, and today remains an active member of the World
Presidents Organisation. Over the years, he also assisted in establishing YPO
Chapters throughout the Asian region.
John is recognised as an entrepreneur and an innovator. To keep pace with trends
in modern business, he regularly attends the Harvard Business School with
colleagues from the WPO. This provides fresh insight from current world leaders
in business, and the chance to establish new relationships with other business
people from around the globe. Most importantly though, it is a forum to seek out
new business opportunities which can be integrated into the family portfolio.
John G Sample
Executive Chairman - John Sample Group
He is an active person in several philanthropic ventures and particularly enjoys
time spent with his wife, three children and five grandchildren.
John Sample contributes to charitable foundations and sustainable initiatives.
He is proud to say that all the companies within the family portfolio are good
corporate citizens.
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A BRIEF COMPANY HISTORY
An integral part of Australian business since the
inception of George H. Sample & Son in 1921.
George Sample was a pioneer in the automotive industry,
acknowledged as the first entrepreneur to import after-market
spare parts for the burgeoning car industry in Australia.
In 1927, the group was appointed the distributor for Blackhawk
Manufacturing Company from Wisconsin USA. This partnership
saw Blackhawks high quality tools on sale to workshops
throughout Australia. George Sample then setup a factory in
Mascot, where Blackhawk & Enerpac were manufactured locally.
In 1946, the family gained the Australian distribution rights for
Hewlett Packard, which was run by the Sample Electronics division.
This relationship remained until 1967, when Hewlett Packard
purchased Sample Electronics to establish their own operation in
Australia.
JSG Industrial Systems was formed in 1966, when the group
acquired the agency for Sunnen Honing, Hunter Wheel Alignment
Systems & Lincoln Industrial from St. Louis USA.
In 1997, the group was appointed the exclusive Australian
distributors for Aprilia SpA. This was followed by our appointment
to represent Moto Guzzi SpA in 2003.
George H. Sample
1921
George Sample meets Dave
Packard and Bill Hewlett and
gains distributorship for HP
products
George H. Sample
& Son formed selling
GJ Motor Products
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1940
Vane Electrical Instruments
Pty Ltd formed
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1954
Establishment of Gee Jay
Motor Products and Vane
Electrical Instruments
factories in NZ, S. Africa
and UK
1966
1988
Acquired the agency for
Lincoln Industrial products
Expand Lincoln Industrial
products into Indonesia
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1978
Group adopted the name
John Sample Group PTY Ltd
John G. Sample
A family company since 1921
The relationship with the automotive sector was maintained
with a number of subsidiary companies such as Vane Electrical
Instruments, Auto Lab Industries, Gee-Jay Motor Products, &
Sample Engineering.
1946
George W. Sample
2003
1997
Acquired agency for
Moto Guzzi SpA
Acquired agency for
Aprilia SpA
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1992
JSG Industrial Systems
Australia Division and
JSG Industrial Systems
International division formed
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1998
2011
PT Intecs joint venture starts
in Indonesia to service the
local mining sector.
PT JSG International
opens branch office &
warehouse in Jakarta
Longrain Sydney opened
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THE FAMILY PORTFOLIO TODAY
John Sample’s Family Portfolio is now highly diversified,
with commercial interests that extend into markets both
locally, and across the world.
The John Sample Group operates out of a head office facility which is located in
Sydney. This site provides a hub for all warehousing, as well as the core of our
employee group.
Our domestic operation is currently made up of two distinct wholesale trading
divisions. JSG Industrial Systems provides quality industrial solutions to a variety
of industrial & natural resource sectors, while John Sample Automotive continues
the family tradition, operating in the Automotive market.
To support these businesses, we have regional offices strategically positioned
throughout Australia, ensuring that local support is provided to all of our
customers, wherever it is needed.
The family portfolio now includes a number of international operations. PT
JSG International & PT Intecs operate out of Jakarta in Indonesia, while JSG
Industrial South Africa & International Engineered Products are located in Cape
Town South Africa.
Closer to home, we have had an interest in fine foods with Longrain restaurants
operating in both Sydney & Melbourne, and Subcontinental in Sydney.
Today, around the world, the Sample family is proud to employ over 500 staff.
JSG AROUND THE WORLD
BRANCH OFFICES
EXPORT MARKETS
Sydney - HQ
Mackay
Brisbane
Townsville
Perth
Melbourne
Adelaide
Jakarta
Cape Town
Indonesia
China & Mongolia
South East Asia
Singapore
Phillippines
New Zealand
South Pacific Islands
Papua New Guinea
Africa
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JSG INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS
JSG Industrial Systems Pty Ltd is a major subsidiary of the
John Sample Group.
Two major demands of industry today are reductions in maintenance costs & the
management of assets.
JSG Industrial Systems have developed a range of engineered systems to
maximise productivity, reduce downtime, decrease operational costs, provide high
resale value and help lift company profits.
Since its inception in 1968, JSG Industrial Systems has been a proud supplier
of Lincoln Industrial products, in particular their line of lubrication systems for
industrial applications. Over time, we have been recognised as experts in this
field, and today assist in the ongoing development of products through field
testing and technical analysis.
The infra-structure developed to support the lubrication business through the
1980’s, allowed JSG Industrial Systems to expand their range of engineered
systems into many other product lines, also offering cost reduction measures
to industry. In today’s modern economy, the management of assets is more
important than ever.
Part of JSG Industrial Systems success has been the building of key relationships
over the years with suppliers, many of which are manufactured in Italy, Germany,
South Africa & the USA.
The JSG Industrial Systems engineered systems includes;
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Fire Suppression Systems
Lubrication Management Systems
Material Dispensing Systems
Hose & Cable Management Systems
Workshop Equipment & Systems
Exhaust & Fume Extraction Systems
Diesel Fuelling Systems
Engine Prelube & Evacuation Systems
Looking ahead, we have a commitment to providing industrial solutions that
embrace technology, and achieve sustainable environmental initiatives.
For more information visit
www.jsgindustrial.com
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JOHN SAMPLE AUTOMOTIVE
The family tradition continues with the Australian
automotive sector.
In 1997 John Sample Automotive was appointed the exclusive distributors for
Aprilia Motorcycles in Australia.
The first delivery of Aprilia motorcycles was available to the Australian market in
September 1998. This included Aprilia’s iconic race replica, the RS250.
Soon after, John Sample Automotive sponsored an Australian road racing
series called the Aprilia Challenge. The class-based championship using only
Aprilia RS250’s, allowed talented young riders the opportunity to battle with
their peers on Australia’s race tracks. This series, amongst a number of other
marketing initiatives, saw the Aprilia brand take a firm foothold in the Australian
marketplace.
In 2002 due to ever-increasing popularity with commuters, John Sample
Automotive added Aprilia Scooters to their range. These fun, fuel-saving & highquality scooters have been embraced by the Australian scooter community.
In 2003, John Sample Automotive was appointed the exclusive distributor for
another prominent Italian motorcycle brand, Moto Guzzi. This brand has a history
steeped in tradition, and now forms a strong complementary product to the
Aprilia range.
John Sample Automotive has an associate network supported by over 35
motorcycle dealerships & service centres, in all Australian states & territories.
Using our training facility in the Sydney head office, technical training is provided
to all Aprilia & Moto Guzzi technicians, forming a strong after-sales support
network for the Australian motorcycling fraternity.
For more information visit
www.aprilia.com.au &
www.motoguzzi.com.au
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INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS
Offshore alliances support our strategic goals.
Over many years, the JSG Industrial Systems division has developed business
opportunities in a number of international markets. In 1988, we appointed our
first international distributor in Indonesia, to provide support to our customers in
this region.
PT JSG INTERNATIONAL, INDONESIA
In order to support the export markets developed by JSG Industrial Systems, PT
JSG International was formed in 2011.
Strategically positioned in Jakarta Indonesia, PT JSG International provides a
sales & support function to all our distributors located throughout Indonesia. The
business now employs over 30 staff.
PT INTECS, INDONESIA
This joint-venture business was started in 1998, to enhance the local support for
the entire JSG Industrial Systems range, across all industrial sectors in Indonesia.
The company is now recognised as a strategic business partner offering high
quality products and reliable professional services to many customers throughout
the region.
With a head office located in Jakarta, and 21 site offices, PT Intecs now employs
over 220 staff.
The product range now includes Lubrication & Workshop Systems, Fire
Suppression Systems, Filtration Systems & Fluid Management Systems.
JSG INDUSTRIAL, SOUTH AFRICA
Formed in 2013, JSG Industrial South Africa markets and distributes the MusterII
Fire Suppression Range throughout Africa.
INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERED PRODUCTS, SOUTH AFRICA
Based in Cape Town South Africa, International Engineered Products was formed
in 2012. This joint-venture operation designs & manufactures MusterII Fire
Suppression products for our global market.
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RESTAURANTS - LONGRAIN & SUBCONTINENTAL
Eating at Longrain is a journey into Asian-style dining.
Opening in 1998, Longrain Sydney is a contemporary restaurant & bar, uniquely
located over two levels within an expansive, 110 year-old converted warehouse.
Positioned close to Sydney’s CBD, Longrain Sydney is a popular lunch and dinner
destination for locals and visitors alike.
Longrain Melbourne opened it’s doors in 2005, and immediately created one of
the most original new venues in Melbourne for some time. It is situated within
the heart of the city’s CBD - just steps away from the vibrant China Town and
theatre districts.
A welcoming atmosphere is combined with warm service, original cocktails, an
inspired wine list and award-winning, modern Thai/Asian food.
The Longrain menu is a blend of Thai and Chinese influences with dishes that
are designed to be shared. A wine list is carefully created by fellow co-owner
and award-winning sommelier Sam Christie to perfectly balance the menu’s
combination of hot, sour, salty and sweet flavours.
Each year since their opening, both Longrain restaurants have been rewarded for
their exceptional food quality by the Australian Good Food & Travel Guide. Rated
with either 1 or 2 hats annually, the prestigious “Chefs Hat” award recognises
exceptional chefs, and their consistent culinary excellence.
Subcontinental – An exciting modern take on Indian cuisine
Opening in 2014, restaurateur Sam Christie and Head Chef Victor Chung are
serving modern Indian inspired cuisine, in a contemporary environment which
features booth seating, and shared servings eaten at the bar.
The custom designed menu is a collaboration between Victor Chung, a native
from Kolkata, and Sam Christie, which incorporates dishes taken from the rich
melting pots served across the entire subcontinent.
Subcontinental makes great Indian food accessible in a friendly environment
where the colourful menu takes centre stage.
For more information visit
www.longrain.com
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
GLOBAL LOGISTICS
OUR VALUED SUPPLIERS
INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIERS
The Proven Choice
One of the factors that sets the group
apart, is the strength of its in-house
professional services team.
At the heart of our operation are the
dedicated personnel in our Operations
Department.
Over many years, we have built a team of carefully
selected corporate specialists, who operate out of our
head facility in Sydney.
As the group is a highly diversified business, our
team of expeditors & customs clearance experts
coordinate a world-wide network of freight
forwarders, to support our global import & export
requirements.
The team includes specialists in Finance &
Accounting, Information Technology, Business
Management, Graphic Design and Human Resources.
They provide a supporting role for many of the day-today operational tasks required by our various trading
divisions, and manage the corporate governance
requirements of all of our business operations both in
Australia, and across the world.
Many of our product lines include highly engineered
solutions, so the material handling functions
require careful attention to detail. Our well trained
warehouse team are proud to see all customer orders
fulfilled accurately, and arrive at their destination in
good condition.
AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIERS
Furthermore, our Corporate Services team assist with
strategic planning for the group, as we look to the
future.
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NOTES
JSG Industrial Systems | John Sample Automotive | PT JSG International | JSG Industrial South Africa
HEAD OFFICE Unit 1, 21 Amour St Revesby NSW 2212 | PO Box 333 Milperra NSW 2214 | Ph: (02) 9772 2666