Our Family Business

History

History of Compu-Stor – Our Family Business 

  • The same year the West Coast Eagles made their debut and Scott married Charlene in Neighbours, Compu-Stor was first realised by Peter Manford, who had gained his experience working at Brambles Manford. Brambles Manford was the result of a buyout of the original Manford family business by Brambles, who for a time operated under the Brambles Manford name.

  • Jeremy Manford is the current CEO maintaining the family values and ensuring the customer service is a continued focus whilst delivering the latest technologies in the changing landscape of information management

  • Compu-Stor was established in Perth and has expanded East continuing to look at opportunities to continue growth and add value back to the customers and build a resilient business.

  • Today Compu-Stor is proud to be the largest Australian owned family business providing document storage solutions.

  • Our digital division DTS (Digital Transformation Solutions) is paving the way delivering the latest technological solutions.

Family Business

  • We are a proud family business currently under second generation management.
  • Peter Manford founded the business in 1987. His sons Jeremy and Robert have been involved in the business since 1995 and 1997, respectively.
  • Jeremy is the current CEO while Robert has moved to running the Family Office MFO.
  • We celebrate the fact we are a family business. We are delighted to have gained both the 'A Family owned Australian Business' label and the  'Australian Owned' certification.
  • Key facts about Family Owned Australian Businesses:

  • Family run businesses account for 70% of all businesses in Australia
  • There are over 1.4 million Australian Family Businesses operating in Australia
  • Australians prefer to buy from Family Businesses
  • Over 60% of trading businesses in Australia are Family Businesses
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Compu-Stor Timeline

2021

Achieved ISO 27001 Certification

Achieved ISO 27001 Certification’

2021

2021

Tape Transcription

Tape Transcription business line added

2021

2020

Consulting Services

Consulting business line added to our portfolio of services.

2020

2019

NSW Relocation

NSW Compu-Stor relocation to help cater for expansion of the  NSW customer base

2019

2018

NSW Justice Contract

Compu-Stor secures the department of justice contract managing over 255,000 boxes and a variety of digital transformation solutions.

2018

2016

Digital Transformation Solutions

A new division of Compu-Stor opens called DTS specalising in Digital Transformation Services.

2016

2015

Compu-Stor Expands to NSW

Compu-Stor expands to Sydney and opens its doors to NSW customers.

2015

2012

Perth Expansion

The Perth head office consolidates into one state of the art storage facility.

2012

2009

Going Digital

Brand new purpose built facility / CIMS online portal developed

2009

2007

Melbourne Office

Compu-Stor expands into Victoria, the first expansion into another state in Australia.

2007

1995

ISO Certification

Quality Assurance Certification

1995

1987

Established

Compu-Stor was founded in 1987 by Peter Manford in Perth

1987

The Early Days

Frank Manford founded Manford Transport in the 1950s, his sons John & Tony Manford worked in the business. Peter Manford, John's son, also worked for the company before leaving and founding Compu-Stor. Peter's sons, Jeremy & Robert, both worked at Compu-Stor until Robert moved to CEO of the Manford family office in 2000. Jeremy Manford is the current CEO of Compu-Stor.

Read More on the history of Compu-Stor.

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