We’re an Australian owned, family business —
meet the team.
We are a proud Australian owned and operated business, run by the same family since 1927. The business has been handed down through the generations, which has allowed Taberner’s to evolve yet maintain it’s high quality name and great customer service. Through extensive window and door manufacturing experience and loyalty to our customers we have built a reputable business in Orange.
Our staff are our biggest asset and we are proud to have them working for us, we are glad to be able to introduce them to you. See below for more details on who we are and what roles we have within the company.
What we do
We pride ourselves on quality and service, our philosophy is simple: “The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten”
We ensure clear communication at all times, we are committed to delivering on time and work with you to ensure the best outcome for the project. Our experienced team have over 250 years combined working at the business. We know our aluminium windows and doors(!)
Check out our testimonials to see feedback we have received over the years. Whether you are a builder, home owner, architect or just starting out we are here to help each step of the way.
David has now passed on the business to his children and holds an advisory position, however the passion for the trade always means he’s keen to be involved, he can be found most days on the factory floor showing us all how it is done! Outside of work David enjoys holidays with his wife Phyllis and when home time on the farm with family including 26 grand children and 6 great grandchildren!
Cherrie oversees the day-to-day running of the business ensuring a smooth operation in all of areas of the business. Cherrie works closely with our glaziers in Sydney coordinating all aspects of heavy site glazing, final service and adjustments on our many projects in Sydney. When not working she’ll be found at home with her husband and four children enjoying entertaining and spending time by an outdoor fire. Cherrie loves to travel the world and does so as often as possible.
Ashley is the go to site man often finding solutions to the unusual projects on site. Never without a smile, he loves a challenge. Also playing a big part in the design of the new Kenworth Crane Truck & now taking charge of deliveries in it ,he will get your windows delivered safe & sound. Along with his wife Jana and four daughters he enjoys spending time hunting, camping or bike riding.
Lyndon is the youngest of the 3rd generation owners holding a pivotal role. Managing the sales team with a passion for customer service. Lyndon also casts his eye over all orders prior to manufacture to ensure a hassle free flow of projects through the factory. Outside of work Lyndon enjoys staying active at Cross Fit, skiing and spending time with his wife and four daughters.
Richard has grown with the company over the past 20 years covering many aspects of the production process, this provides him with unparalleled product knowledge when selling the Vantage range. Rich is an integral part of the sales team who is often in the showroom with customers. A gentle giant, Rich along with his wife and children enjoy the outdoors and sport on the weekend.
Matt is another key member of our sales team. Having gained vital product knowledge over the 20 years he has worked with Taberners he is able to provide excellent service to our customers. Matt works closely with our busy builders to ensure they get the right product every time. When he’s not with his family, Matt enjoys Cross Fit and mountain biking with a cold beer to finish.
Debbie is one of the Taberner siblings and has worked here off and on for over 30 years with some time taken off to be a mum in between. Currently Debbie manages the accounts and payroll keeping on top of the finances, she works closely with all other departments to keep the office running smoothly. Debbie is also a school bus driver so can be found here during school hours only. Outside of work, her husband, children & grandchildren keep her entertained.
Taylor joined the family business in August 2016 and is a 4th generation family member. Taylor has a dual role of Marketing Manager where she oversees all our social, promotional and event management. Taylor is also our Purchasing Officer, communicating with suppliers to make sure everything is ordered and here before production begins. In Taylor’s spare time she enjoys spending time with her husband, friends and family and she is also enjoying renovating their new home.
Sunny is a joint team leader & runs our CNC machine in the factory with incredible technical knowledge of the AWS Vantage systems. When he’s not working Sunny spends time in the garden with his children and cooking with his wife. In 2010 sunny was proud to become an Australian citizen.
Ralph is also a joint team leader & one of our most experienced employees, having been with us for 28 years. He is always happy to share his knowledge with those around him. Ralph is part of our production team, he can often be found on the forklift unloading the incoming goods when hes not busy making up the sashes for our windows. Outside of work Ralph loves the outdoors, camping, gold detecting and time with the family, he also enjoys spending time with his grandchildren.
Scott joined the team in July 2017 as a window fabricator. Scott quickly became a valuable member of the team and soon moved into the role of Quality Assurance Inspector. As of September 2019, Scott has taken on the role of Production Manager. Scott oversees all of the work moving through the factory to ensure delivery requirements are met. He joined the team with a lot of previous experience including over 14 years in the industry. In Scott’s spare time he enjoys playing football and video games. A keen dragons supporter, he also enjoys spending time with his wife and 2 children.
Neil is our longest serving member of the team clocking up 40 years recently. Neil spends his days working in the window assembly department, making the sashes to be put into the windows. When he’s not in the factory, Neil enjoys golf and relaxing at home catching up on his favourite TV shows.
A well known face on site, Terry has been with the business for 38 years. Terry installs our door panels, site glazing and fly screens. He has extensive knowledge of how all our products work, no task is too big or too small. Terry enjoys time with his daughter or playing golf on the weekends.
Matt works in the pre-production area, fitting all locks to the entire product range ensuring a seamless and comfortable operation for the end user. When he’s not at work he enjoys time with his family, going to church and fishing. Matt also enjoys bike riding and working in his garden.
Luke joined the production team with 3 years experience, a quick learner on the Vantage range with a keen eye, he works in the window production area. Luke also helps out with loading the finished goods carefully onto our frames for delivery. Outside of the factory Luke enjoys camping, hunting and spending time with his family.
Jason works as part of the production team assembling the whole range of windows. Jason has a very high attention to detail which is a highly valued attribute in this role. He is a strong guy and man of few words who gets the job done. He works out at the weekends when he isn’t spending time with the kids
Ian joined the team here at Taberners as a part time delivery driver in June 2015. When our new crane truck was ready for use in 2017, Ian was trained in all aspects of the use of the crane for lifting of heavy windows, doors and site glazing of sheets of glass weighing up to 500kg. Ian is very helpful on site and is only too willing to go the extra mile to help our clients in any way he can. When not working at Taberners, Ian is busy working on his own farming property with his wife and young family.
Jay joined the team in January 2016 to replace Andrew as our sawyer. Jay brings a high level of competence with him and he has picked up the role quickly. Needing to learn over 1000 extrusions isn’t an easy task but he has relished the challenge. Jay enjoys home brew, golf, soccer and cricket. He also loves spending time with his wife and daughters.
Tim joined Taberners in January 2018, he has a background of 5 years in the industry. Tim spent the first 12 months in the production team and has recently moved to head up our service department. Tim spends his time in the new service van which is stocked with all parts required to keep our products running smoothly. Tim has been a great addition to the team and always has a story to tell. In Tim’s spare time he enjoys being outdoors and supporting his favourite footy team.
Kyle joined the family business in November 2017 as part of the production team. Before joining the company, Kyle also spent some time working at a glass manufacturing plant which eased him into the window and door trade. Kyle was in the hospitality industry for 6 years prior to becoming a fabricator, he worked as a baker and a chef. He enjoys spending his spare time riding motorbikes, cooking, playing soccer, basketball and spending time with his wife, family, friends and dog. Kyle will also be kept busy renovating his new house with wife Taylor who works in the office.
Talor joined the team in September 2017 as part of our window manufacturing team. Talor has now moved into a new role as part of the door manufacturing team. Talor was new to this industry as he had completed his apprenticeship as a chef but Talor is always eager to learn new things and has thrived in the window industry. In his spare time, Talor enjoys playing soccer, going to church, and spending time with his family and friends.
Ashley joined the team in September 2018 as part of our production team. Since September 2019, Ashley has moved into the role of warehousing. His days are spent unloading and unpacking incoming deliveries. Ashley is a chef by trade but is enjoying the change of path. He likes to spend his spare time with his family and friends. On the weekends he doesn’t mind a bit of dirt bike riding and social darts. Ashley has worked for us in the past and always brings a positive and uplifting vibe to the work place. We are very glad to have him back as part of our team.
Sean joined the team in September 2018 as part of the production team. He currently works in the CNC department alongside Sunny. Sean recently moved to Orange from Sydney with his wife but he is originally from Devon, England. He enjoys spending his weekends outdoors or participating in running events/marathons. Sean also loves travelling and when he was younger he spent some time in America working as a leader for kids camps. We are looking forward to seeing what Sean will bring to the team here at Taberners.
Amanda joined the team in February 2019 as part of the production team. Amanda recently moved to Orange from Sydney with her husband. Amanda enjoys spending her weekends with her husband and playing outdoors with her big dogs. She is also a big movie fan! She also has over 20 years experience in the window and door industry.
Nick joined Taberners in April 2019 as part of the warehousing team. He can often be found unpacking the incoming goods and keeping the stations in the factory fully stocked so no delays occur with production. During Nick’s spare time he enjoys going kyacking. Nick also enjoys spending time with his family, building Lego and online gaming. He is a local, having lived in Orange for most of his life.
Pastoral Division Team
Taberners are also heavily involved in primary production and have a team of guys working on our rural property not far from Orange. We have a focus on cattle and sheep production and run 500-600 cattle and about 4000 sheep when the weather co-operates and we have the rain we need. This all takes a lot of time and effort to look after and needs a specialist group of people to run smoothly, find out more about them below!
Andrew is our full time Pastoral Division Director, directing a small but dynamic team, he keeps things running smoothly on the farm. With a strong focus on cattle and sheep, the team is kept busy in all aspects of farming. Andrew keeps a close eye on all the machinery and equipment required to keep the property running. He can often be found on the excavator or tractors where he spends his time from sun-up to sun-down. During Andrews, spare time he enjoys hunting, riding motorbikes and spending time with his family and friends.
Ian is part of our Pastoral Division and has been with the company for 8 years. He comes with vast knowledge and experience from his background in the rural/shearing industry. Ian manages the day to day running of the property with a strong focus on sheep and cattle, he keeps the team busy and on task throughout the day. In his spare time, he enjoys riding his motorbike, going to music festivals with his wife and spending time with his grand kids.
Jackson joined the family business in June 2016. Married to Andrews daughter, Jackson has been a handy addition to the pastoral team. Jackson comes from a background of welding and boiler-making. He spends most of his days assisting out on the property. With Jackson’s background in metal craft, he makes all of our transport frames and storage racks in house, recently Jackson spent many months fabricating new frames required for our factory makeover. In his spare time, Jackson enjoys being outdoors and working on his own property.
Sim is the youngest member of the team and 4th generation family member, Andrews son. He recently joined the Pastoral Division team and is studying Certificate III in Agriculture at TAFE. Sim assists wherever needed on the property and is living his dream…..Sim enjoys hunting and spending time outdoors in his spare time, he is excited about a new pup soon to arrive that will keep him company on the farm as he works.