About Us

Welcome to Takasho Australasia!

ABOUT US:

Takasho is a global company supplying peaceful outdoor garden environments to connect people with nature.

Takasho Australasia Pty Ltd, is a subsidiary of Takasho Co Ltd, Japan. It was established with a vision to amalgamate the Australian garden culture with that of Japanese gardening culture and promote healthy gardening lifestyles in Australia, as per our core business philosophy. We are an innovative and progressive garden products company supplying the Australian market with exciting new products being released throughout the year. We represent the “Takasho”, “VegTrug” and “Urban Farmer” brands to the retail garden market throughout Australasia.

Our parent company Takasho co. Ltd. was founded in 1980 based on the theme “HEART & ART”. Our objective was to become a global creator of elegant gardens and garden-based lifestyles. We create suitable concepts based on area, culture and ideology, using our own global network with excellent Japanese quality.

At Takasho, we develop and manufacture our product range in Japan and abroad, in countries including China and Vietnam. We respond to the requirements of the many markets we serve by delivering high level, high quality work using both modern and traditional techniques. As the pioneer in total exterior manufacturing, and as a creator of garden lifestyles, our focus is on connecting people with nature by promoting the next generation of lifestyle and peaceful outdoor garden environments.

WHO WE ARE:

Takasho Co. Ltd. is one of the largest gardening companies in Japan. In July of 2018 the company moved from second section to the first section on Tokyo Stock Exchange. It is now a leading international gardening lifestyle brand and operates with 7 domestic and 13 international subsidiaries with over 760 employees working for the group.

The Company is expanding its business realms as a lifestyle maker that provides various solutions responding to a wide range of gardening needs. Takasho always forecasts future changes to accurately create new value that matches the market’s needs, and pursues its goal of becoming the “only global company” contributing broadly to gardening culture in urban environments. Takasho’s vision is to “create happy family lifestyles and healthy environments that bring smiles to the people.”

WHAT WE DO:

The Takasho Group manufactures products in Japan and China for sale in Australia, Japan, Europe, Asia and Oceania. The Group’s integrated structure with the ability to plan, manufacture and sell products has allowed it to become the leading company within the “gardening market,” which is growing to firmly establish markets around the world.

Please contact
Takasho Australasia P/L anytime on:
Office Ph.: +61 (3) 9706 4438
Office Fax.: +61 (3) 9706 4439
Email : sales@takasho.com.au

We welcome any feedback and look forward to being able to provide you the most comprehensive and professional service we can.

Meet the Takasho Team:

Fred de Haan • National Account Manager

Fred has held various sales and business management roles within the garden & hardware industry over many years and is well known and respected amongst his colleagues and customers throughout Australia.

Fred has a passion for sales and loves working with his customers to assist them to grow their business with our wide range of quality products. You’ll find him travelling the country, making sure that stores are aware of our products and how best to display them to maximise sales potential.

Brad Wilson • National Sales Manager

Brad has many years of experience in both the Retail & Garden Industries, having worked in sales roles with several major wholesale suppliers and retail operations in the garden & hardware industries.

Brads role as National Account Manager involves looking after our retail store customers, and is out and about on the road calling on garden & hardware stores, ensuring that everyone is aware of the new ranges and assisting with in-store presentations and merchandising.

Andrew Hogg • Managing Director

Andrew oversees all aspects of the business and has particular interests in Product Sourcing, International Logistics, Sales, Marketing and Finance. Andrew has extensive experience in the garden/lifestyle industry, formally as an owner of a retail nursery, International Sourcing Manager for one of the leading suppliers of ceramic pots & garden décor in Australia and also as a Category Manager for a leading national garden and hardware retailer.