Ampere Electrical Manufacturing was founded in 1947.
The company was formed in the aftermath of World War II when
a young Viennese toolmaker fled Europe and sought the safety
of a new life in Australia. This young toolmaker was John
Mense, the founder of what is now, Ampere Electrical Manufacturing
Company. Mr Mense first went into business on his own in 1947
in the Melbourne suburb of Prahran, the suburb that is still
home to the company some 50 years later!
Unfortunatley John Mense passed away in 1983.
However,the Mense family continues to be heavily involved
in the Ampere organisation. In fact, John's son Robert, who
started in the business as an apprentice toolmaker has taken
the company to new heights in his current role as Managing
Director. In this age of multi national "mega corporations"
and increasing pressures on local manufacturers, it is pleasing
to see an Australian owned company producing locally made
products that are still widely regarded as the best on the
market. |
