HISTORY
Established prior to 1930, E.M.P. Industrial Australasia has been proudly providing quality products and service for over 80 years.
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Jacob in Russian war service, with an early electric motor 
Adrian
Originally founded by Jacob (Yasha) Taft in Bozhedarovka (Dneprepetrovsk), Ukraine in 1915, civil war broke out, Jacob married the beautiful Sima Morokhovsky (full story here) (by Adrian's sister, Sharman Lichtenstein) and they migrated to Australia in 1922. Business was then re-established in Australia as Electro-Mechanical Products. E.M.P. (for short) handling, service and rewinding of electric motors, manufacturing firearm breechblocks (magnifies explosive) for Australian troops in World War II for Vickers Ruwolt, vending machines and later, textile machinery, for which non-slip roller coverings (PVC, Natural & Synthetic Rubber, Silicon etc) to grip fabrics was a necessity.
In 1923 Jacob and Sima had a beautiful daughter Eugenia ( Una Taft ). In 1943 Eugenia married Arnold Blashki , a lawyer, son of Gad Louis & Irma Blashki. Lou's famliy was huge, his parents Phillip and Hannah Blashki had migrated from England in 1858 and then raised 14 children. Arnold and Una were wonderful parents, kind, loving and generous to their family and community, often taking the needy into their home seeking refuge from times of stress. Friday night dinners with Sharman and Adrian's families were always an enjoyable event.
Their son Adrian was born in 1953 and over the years would visit and work with Jacob and many staff at his engineering factories in StKilda and Carlton. Adrian graduated from Building at RMIT in 1975 and then joined Jacob working together for many years in the plant. Jacob retired at the wonderful age of 91 and since 1984 E.M.P. has been owned and managed by Adrian Blashki, Jacob's grandson - a childhood dream. Adrian's wife Bonnie is in charge of the accounts section. Children Courtney, Devon and Erin are often helping out with our staff when they can, mixing work with their own studies.
Company research and development into non-slip products for industry led to PVC and eco friendly Rubber coated polyester scrim based non-slip fabrics and products which could be used more domestically. A factory move was made in 1997 to much larger premises in Malvern. We have added in stock Rug Underlays, Table Protectors, Shelf Linings, Yoga Mats and Yoga Equipment, Pilates Mats and Pilates Equipment, Fitness Mats, Exercise Balls and Fitness Equipment. We now include a range of high quality Organic Yoga Clothes and Yoga Clothing, Yoga Sandals, Toe Stretchers, non-slip Yogitoes Towels, Gloves and more, many being patented and registered in Australia and internationally. We are pleased to say that customers include major Hospitals, Parliament House, Department of Defence, Sporting Bodies, Football Clubs, Shipyards etc. Our non-slip matting has been used by IPICO, Heroes Avenue Sewer Project, Department of Corrections, SA mining etc.
Over the years our manufacturing has become more environmentally friendly in terms of decreasing greenhouse gas emissions. You will find many items made in to Oeko-Tex Standards www.oeko-tex.com for skin contact, ISO 9001 accredited and we continually strive to offer alternatives in Eco Friendly and Organic items.
SERVICE and PRODUCT DESIGN
At E.M.P. our aim is to provide quality at a fair price. This is done through ongoing and successful relationships with our suppliers and customers alike. This helps us to provide excellent service and maintain an edge over our competitors.
Through our number of years of service to a variety of customers, we have established ourselves as the premier supplier of the most extensive range of non-slip products. If there is an item you feel you need, please ask, we probably can assist. We try to ensure our customers get the most efficient, cost effective solution available. Many of our items are made additionally non-slip or Fire Resistant for hazardous areas.
AN 'INTERNATIONAL' APPROACH
We have also established ourselves as a successful international company. Our high quality products are exported world-wide from New Zealand, South East Asian countries, Japan, Middle East, USA, Europe etc. Language has never been a barrier for us. We include amongst these many government Departments (including the South Pacific Games Samoa, Masters Games, Guam events etc) with very stringent specifications on reliability.
STAFF
We have a friendly staff to give prompt attention to all customer enquiries. We are more than happy to discuss our product range as it is under continual expansion.
LOCATION
Located in easily accessible High Street, Malvern, our office and warehouse are only a matter of 10-15 minutes away from the city of Melbourne. Personal shoppers are welcome from 9am to 5pm, Monday through Friday and after hours by prior arrangement.
Our address and other contact details follow:
E.M.P. INDUSTRIAL AUSTRALASIA PTY LTD
1396a High St,
Malvern, Vic 3144
AUSTRALIA
Tel: 61 - (0)3 - 9500 1819
Fax: 61 - (0)3 - 9500 1883
email: info@empind.com.au
PRICES
The prices here are international in Australian Dollars. Sales in Australia have GST applied automatically at checkout. International customers do not pay GST. There are a range of discounts available for wholesale / retail / export / quantity. Many of our products are now offered with a low cost alternative, please do not hesitate to inquire.
Yoga equipment including mats, chairs, props, books & more. Good value prices. Retail, Wholesale and Export. Some items are listed with special discounts. These special offers are available whilst stock lasts. See also our Special Offers section.
RETURNS
Our products are made to stringent quality controls, however should you find a fault, we need to be contacted immediately. Rarely, items are damaged in transit, we hold insurance to cover this within Australia. Our normal policy is to ask for a regular envelope size sample of the damage to be sent to us in order to put through a claim.
Unused items with factory seals may be returned for exchange or store credit (less costs of freight) up to 30 days from purchase. Products returned without our prior approval will not be credited. We do not accept returns on any used, superseded, customised, special order, discounted or sale items, nor any video, book, cd, cassette tapes, blown up balls, broken items etc. If unsure please ask for a statement in writing at time of purchase. We reserve the right to charge a re-stocking fee. We reserve the right to refuse to take back goods which may have been subjected to unhygienic conditions (e.g. blown up fitness balls, used mats, shoes etc. for possibilities including contact dermatitis etc.)
We ask you to please check the suitability of the material for your purpose before you sew or glue it to another product. We are not responsible for expenses which are caused by wrong material or taking the material from the final product if it is not fit for the purpose.
All claims to be submitted in writing with full contact details so we can get back to you. Faulty product claims should be accompanied by an image (e.g. digital from phone/camera is ok). Email claims are easier to attend to: info@empind.com.au
SAFETY
Please see our separate section.
YOGA MAT YOGA MATS YOGA MAT BAGS YOGA MATS and EQUIPMENT
PILATES MAT PILATES MATS PILATES MAT BAGS PILATES MATS and EQUIPMENT
YOGA MAT SUPPLIER AUSTRALIA and the ASIA-PACIFIC REGION.
PILATES MAT SUPPLIER AUSTRALIA and the ASIA-PACIFIC REGION.
MATS, BOLSTERS, BLANKETS, BELTS, FOAM and WOODEN BLOCKS,
EVERYTHING YOGA AND PILATES HERE
YOGA MATS MANY NON-SLIP YOGA MAT QUALITIES PVC MAT TATAMI MAT, STUDIO QUALITY MAT
"Hello there, good day to you. Sometime ago I bought few things from you, and was impressed with your friendly and professional attitude and service."
"Thankyou, I would also just like to say thankyou on the price... By far the cheapest and because your an Australian company it made the choice really easy.Thanks again From Zoe"