Production Machinery
- Shoe manufacturing machinery
- Hydraulic cutting systems
- CNC cutting machines
- Specialist production equipment
A Legacy Built on
Footwear Manufacturing Expertise.
Texon Oz was born from the legacy of The British Shoe Machinery Pty Ltd — a company whose presence once shaped the footwear industry in Melbourne. Today we continue that tradition across Australia and New Zealand.
Our Story
Driven by relationships,
Driven by relationships,
not just products.
Texon Oz was born from the legacy of The British Shoe Machinery Pty Ltd, a company whose presence once shaped the footwear industry in Melbourne — with its history still visible today along Smith Street and Alexandra Parade in Fitzroy.
Building on that foundation, Texon Oz continues a tradition of supplying high-quality machinery, materials, and technical expertise to the footwear and manufacturing industries across Australia and New Zealand.
At Texon Oz, we don't just supply products — we build long-term partnerships. We take the time to understand each customer's operation, challenges, and production goals. This hands-on approach allows us to provide tailored solutions that improve efficiency, reliability, and overall performance.
Our team brings deep industry knowledge across:
- Machinery supply and installation
- Servicing and maintenance
- Spare parts and ongoing support
- Material selection and application
125+
Years of heritage
2
Australian facilities
Supporting manufacturers at every stage.
Texon Oz provides a full-service offering across machinery, materials and ongoing technical support.
Materials & Components
- Texon insole and structural materials
- EVA soling and wedge components
- Pawtex coated webbing
- Footwear components and industrial materials
Service & Support
- Machine servicing and maintenance
- Spare parts supply
- Technical advice and support
- Ongoing partnership programmes
Our History
From United Shoe Machinery to Texon Oz.
Texon Oz's roots trace back to the United Shoe Machinery Company of Boston, USA, established in Australia in 1899. From its early beginnings supplying Goodyear and McKay machinery, the business expanded rapidly across Australia and New Zealand, becoming a cornerstone of the region's footwear manufacturing industry.
This legacy of innovation, manufacturing, and industry leadership continues today through Texon Oz.
1899
United Shoe Machinery Company of Boston establishes operations in Australia, supplying Goodyear and McKay machinery.
1907
Establishment of Melbourne headquarters in Fitzroy.
1927
Construction of the Smith Street premises — a landmark of the Melbourne footwear industry.
1932
Expansion into manufacturing along Alexandra Parade, Fitzroy.
1930s–60s
Growth across Brisbane, Adelaide, Sydney, and New Zealand. Diversification during World War II to support defence production.
Today
Operating as Texon Oz — Melbourne HQ and Sydney manufacturing facility — continuing the legacy across AU & NZ.
Why Choose Texon Oz
Local presence.
Local presence.
Industry reach.
Our Head Office is based in Melbourne, Australia, with a dedicated Footwear Components manufacturing facility in Sydney — allowing us to support customers efficiently across the region.
- Decades of industry heritage and expertise
- End-to-end supply: machinery, materials, service
- Strong supplier and manufacturing partnerships
- Customer-first approach with tailored solutions
- Proven reliability across footwear & industrial sectors
- Coverage across Australia and New Zealand
The voices of our customers.
We have been using Texon Oz for all our cutting machinery, including Atom CNC knife cutting machines and presses. Their spare parts support and customer service are extremely reliable.
Texon Oz have supplied machinery, spare parts and materials to RM Williams for many years. We find them reliable, helpful, and very reasonably priced.
Texon Oz offer full service for machinery and spare parts. Their knowledge of shoe machinery is second to none, and their ongoing support is why they are our preferred supplier of footwear machinery and technical service solutions.
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