Established in 1982, Our Family-Run Business Has Been Providing Sydney with Exceptional Tapware for Over Forty Years
Family Values and Extensive Expertise
With over 25 years of collective experience in the building industry, we’ve built a reputation for not just selling high-end products, but for creating lasting relationships based on trust, quality, and personal care.
Our commitment to these core values ensures every client experiences the warmth and dedication unique to a family-operated venture:
- Unmatched and Unrivaled Expertise
- Tailored and Individualized Service
- Unwavering Quality That Withstands the Test of Time
In 1982, Rodney and Vicki established the Sydney Tap Centre at 537 Elizabeth St, Surry Hills. This was a small shop below John Neale Plumbing and supported a family of 6.
1982
Dominic joins the company after completing his time as a Plumber. He becomes the first son to enter the business full time and begins the 2nd generation of the company.
2008
The company rebrands from the Sydney Tap Centre to Sydney Tap & Bathroomware to communicate an evolution in the business mission.
2010
The company takes sales online, setting the bar for eCommerce in the bathroomware and kitchen industry.
2011
The company relocated to 252 Mitchell Rd, Alexandria to meet the growing demands of our customer base.
2014
Mitchell joins the company and adds his extensive experience as a builder to the company portfolio. He becomes the second son to enter the business.
2016
Ryan joins the company and expands the eCommerce presence. He becomes the third son to enter the business.
2018
The company relocated to its permanent location at 1263 Botany Rd, Mascot which included a new fit out project managed by Mitchell, parking at the rear entry and disabled access for our customers.
2020
The company expands its footprint and opens a Trade Centre at Mortdale to support more customers from different locations.
2024
1982
In 1982, Rodney and Vicki established the Sydney Tap Centre at 537 Elizabeth St, Surry Hills. This was a small shop below John Neale Plumbing and supported a family of 6.
2008
Dominic joins the company after completing his time as a Plumber. He becomes the first son to enter the business full time and begins the 2nd generation of the company.
2010
The company rebrands from the Sydney Tap Centre to Sydney Tap & Bathroomware to communicate an evolution in the business mission.
2011
The company takes sales online, setting the bar for eCommerce in the bathroomware and kitchen industry.
2014
The company relocated to 252 Mitchell Rd, Alexandria to meet the growing demands of our customer base.
2016
Mitchell joins the company and adds his extensive experience as a builder to the company portfolio. He becomes the second son to enter the business.
2018
Ryan joins the company and expands the eCommerce presence. He becomes the third son to enter the business.
2020
The company relocated to its permanent location at 1263 Botany Rd, Mascot which included a new fit out project managed by Mitchell, parking at the rear entry and disabled access for our customers.
2024
The company expands its footprint and opens a Trade Centre at Mortdale to support more customers from different locations.
1982
In 1982, Rodney and Vicki established the Sydney Tap Centre at 537 Elizabeth St, Surry Hills. This was a small shop below John Neale Plumbing and supported a family of 6.
2008
Dominic joins the company after completing his time as a Plumber. He becomes the first son to enter the business full time and begins the 2nd generation of the company.
2010
The company rebrands from the Sydney Tap Centre to Sydney Tap & Bathroomware to communicate an evolution in the business mission.
2011
The company takes sales online, setting the bar for eCommerce in the bathroomware and kitchen industry.
2014
The company relocated to 252 Mitchell Rd, Alexandria to meet the growing demands of our customer base.
2016
Mitchell joins the company and adds his extensive experience as a builder to the company portfolio. He becomes the second son to enter the business.
2018
Ryan joins the company and expands the eCommerce presence. He becomes the third son to enter the business.
2020
The company relocated to its permanent location at 1263 Botany Rd, Mascot which included a new fit out project managed by Mitchell, parking at the rear entry and disabled access for our customers.
2024
The company expands its footprint and opens a Trade Centre at Mortdale to support more customers from different locations.
Meet the family behind the brand
Rodney Young
DirectorIn 1982, our father began a little corner shop called Sydney Tap Centre on 537 Elizabeth St, Surry Hills. He sold the original brands such as Caroma, Donson, Dorf, Fowler and Zucchetti. He still has the plumbing books which continue to help our customers retrofit new products to existing bathrooms. Our father is passionate about customer service, the bathroom industry, travelling to Europe to source new products and loves being involved in the business.
Vicki Young
Director and Chief Financial OfficerIn 1982, our mother was a book keeper on the level above our father’s shop. From the day he began the Sydney Tap Centre, she came down stairs to manage the books and form a dynamic team. Her love of accounting and business is a great balancing act to our father. She is the reason why so many suppliers trust our business with their product and why so many customers trust our business with their money.
Dominic Young
PartnerIn 2008, Dominic joined Sydney Tap & Bathroomware after completing his plumbing apprenticeship. Dominic is an industry leader, being sought after by suppliers, architects, designers and builders across Australia. He loves providing tailored solutions that bring his customers dreams to life. He thrives in the technical aspects of the product and is passionate about bringing inspirational products to the market.
Mitchell Young
PartnerIn 2016, Mitchell joined Sydney Tap & Bathroomware after completing his carpentry apprenticeship and builder’s license. He has always been passionate about building, and is sought after due to his ability to work through complex building problems and foreshadow issues before they become a problem. Mitchell is passionate about building, and continues to explore new ways that products can be utilised to complete a customer’s dream bathroom.
Ryan Young
PartnerWith a varied professional career in physiotherapy and federal government, Ryan has a unique set of skills. He has provided policy advice on programs that affect the health of the nation, co-ordinated the treatment of remote communities and now manages the digital platform of the business. He loves finding new ways to improve the customers digital journey and is passionate about reinvigorating manufacturing of bathroom products in Australia.
It is important to recognise our eldest brother Chris, who was the architect behind our first website and online shop. The first online shop was back in the day when we would walk the orders down to the post office, and write each address by hand. Although he is not in the business now, we are still grateful for the digital platform he started all those years ago.
There is over 110 years’ worth of bathroom industry experience in our family. Our ambition is to provide our customers with the best products, service and price from the team at Sydney Tap & Bathroomware.
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