Boekeman Machinery - New Machines

1968 - Boekeman Machinery commenced business in Wongan Hills as WP & PL Boekeman with a staff of 2. Franchises held were International Harvester Corporation (IHC) & Brittish Motor Corporation (BMC). The business was located at the current Elders building.

1970 - Appointed IHC dealer for the Dalwallinu area & commenced business with a single staff member in the current building behind the Dalwallinu Hardware.

1975 - Opened new premises in Wongan Hills which is were we are currently located.

1978 - Staff levels in the 2 stores had grown to 15.

1981 - Largest deal so far, Sale of 2 New IH T-line 8 wheeler trucks to the Wongan-Ballidu Shire.

1982 - Appointed Toyota dealers for Wongan Hills & Dalwallinu.

1983 - Opened New premises in Dalwallinu.

1984 - 3rd branch added with the Aquisition of the then Dowerin Machinery.

1986 - JI Case aquired IHC to form CASEIH.

1988 - Staff level of 24 across 3 stores, take on the Simplicity Australia franchise

1997 - W.P. (Bill) Boekeman hands over the position of Dealer Principal to son Stuart.

1998 - Now a staff of 47. 30 years in business celebration held in the Wongan Hills Shire Hall on Oct 9th.

1999 - Purchase Alan Moore Agency's in Northam making 4th branch. Take on the Ezee-on franchise.

2000 - Take on the JCB franchise.

2002 - Take on the Kubota (Krone) franchise.

2003 - Staff level of 57 across 4 outlets.

2005 - Opening of new Northam premises on March 11th.2006.

2006 - Take on the Flexicoil franchise.

2008 - Take on the Hardi Sprayer franchise.