Historical information

This photograph, taken by The Advocate in 1999, features Brian Gaskett, Managing Director of Britax, located at 99 Derby Road, Sunshine.

The occasion marked a significant achievement for the company, as management and employees celebrated the awarding of a $20 million contract to supply approximately 10 per cent of Japan’s child car restraint market.

The contract represented a major export success for the Sunshine-based manufacturer and highlighted the company's growing international reputation in child safety products.

Significance

Britax was a leading Australian manufacturer of child restraint systems and automotive safety products. Operating from its factory at 99 Derby Road, Sunshine, the company employed local workers and earned an international reputation for child safety technology.

Physical description

Collection of digitally scanned coloured negative

Inscriptions & markings

7687 - Britax 99 Derby Road Sunshine 1999 Photograph (Advocate 184).JPG