About Our Makers Park
Breathing New Life back into Western Sydney
Manufactor breathes new life into Western Sydney’s industrial landscape, owned by AonAri Property.
A $200M TRANSFORMATION
The former Crane Enfield Copper Tube site has undergone a $200m redevelopment - redesigned and revitalised, into spaces that capitalise on the latest technologies and innovations to put tenants and their businesses first.
Manufactor is here to inspire a new generation of innovators, marking a new chapter in Penrith’s industrial heritage.
A HOME FOR MAKERS MANUFACTURERS AND MORE
Manufactor has become home to makers, manufacturers, and Penrith’s hotspot casual dining precinct.
Surrounded by artistic inspiration, Manufactor is part of the huge 120,000m² industrial site, specifically put together to support Australian manufacturing.
Proudly Australian Owned and operated
Manufactor is proudly Australian owned and operated by local Sydney property experts, AonAri Property.
AonAri Property is proud to be the market leader in reinvigorating underutilised and neglected working environments, transforming wasted warehouses and forgotten factories into landmark manufacturing and industrial premises.
Meet the owners
John holds a substantial wealth of technical knowledge and practical business experience, stemming from a history of developing a number of grass-roots start-up companies in the property sector.
We promote strong community connections and consistently create new opportunities for businesses to work together.
Led by CEO John Joannou, AonAri Property are a highly experienced team of developers, passionately igniting the potentials of neglected spaces and trailblazing new collaborative workspaces that create meaningful change within our local communities.
Toward sustainability
As a proudly repurposed workspace environment, we’re dedicated to reducing our ecological footprint by working locally.
We strive to reduce waste, become more innovative, and more environmentally friendly. We repurpose and carefully redevelop existing premises, revitalising old spaces with little to no waste, and with a focus on responsible development and sustainability.
From our tenants and investors, to clients, workers and visitors, the key to providing exceptional, innovative spaces in the market is keeping the human experience at the forefront of our minds, and ensuring the delight and wellbeing of the employers and employees that work on-site.
PENRITH - 1961
The History Of Crane Enfield Copper Tube Factory
The Crane Enfield Copper Tube Factory opened in Penrith in 1961. The business was first established in 1867 by George Ekins Crane as G E Crane and Sons in Sydney, the company evolved from producing building supplies and lead products to becoming a key player in copper tube manufacturing.
Crane Enfield Metals, formed in 1961 as a joint venture between G E Crane and Enfield Rolling Mills of England, established its copper tube manufacturing plant here in Penrith.
This site was pivotal for Crane Copper Tube’s growth, featuring significant expansions including an aluminium extrusion plant in 1964 and a large copper alloy extrusion press in 1971.
The Penrith facility became renowned for its high-quality copper tubes, serving various industries and contributing to the company's global reputation. Crane Copper Tube's notable advancements include pioneering aluminium rolling for aircraft during WWII. The plant ceased operations in late 2014.
