1962
B&J Catalano is established
B&J Catalano is established using a 1948 Diamond T truck, and 1951 dozer (restored by Bill Catalano from an old wreck found on a farm).
B&J Catalano lands its first major contract
The brothers commence development of the Marlston Hill BP fuel tank site – a Bunbury landmark until its demolition in 1992.
1964
1965
The company purchases its first Mack truck
The 1965 Mack B61 was Joe Catalano’s dream truck. See article: Brunswick company celebrates 100 years of Mack | South Western Times (swtimes.com.au)
B&J Catalano buys its first scraper
B&J Catalano buys its first scraper. The Johnson 621J was the first of its kind sold in WA and is still owned by B&J Catalano to this day.
1968
1970
Head office begins construction
Begins construction on what is now its head office in Brunswick, WA. The new building is to incorporate the original building, which is still used today as the company boardroom.
Clearing works commence at the Worsley Alumina plant
Started clearing works for Worsley Alumina, which opened in 1984. B&J Catalano was to continue working for Worsley for the next 36 years.
1978
1998
The new Brunswick office building is completed
After beginning Construction in 1970, the new B&J Catalano office building was completed.
B&J Catalano expands and purchases property in Hazelmere
Increases its transport and material supply reach by expanding into the Perth Metropolitan region by purchasing property in Bushmead Road, Hazlemere. The office building was completed in 2006.
2002
2012
B&J Catalano celebrates 50 years in business
B&J Catalano celebrates 50 years in business!
Shenton Ridge hard rock quarry is developed
2019 – Shenton Ridge hard rock quarry is developed.
2019
2022
B&J Catalano celebrates 60 years in business
B&J Catalano celebrates 60 years in business!
1962
B&J Catalano is established
B&J Catalano is established using a 1948 Diamond T truck, and 1951 dozer (restored by Bill Catalano from an old wreck found on a farm).
1964
B&J Catalano lands its first major contract
The brothers commence development of the Marlston Hill BP fuel tank site – a Bunbury landmark until its demolition in 1992.
1965
The company purchases its first Mack truck
The 1965 Mack B61 was Joe Catalano’s dream truck. See article: Brunswick company celebrates 100 years of Mack | South Western Times (swtimes.com.au)
1968
B&J Catalano buys its first scraper
B&J Catalano buys its first scraper. The Johnson 621J was the first of its kind sold in WA and is still owned by B&J Catalano to this day.
1970
Head office begins construction
Begins construction on what is now its head office in Brunswick, WA. The new building is to incorporate the original building, which is still used today as the company boardroom.
1978
Clearing works commence at the Worsley Alumina plant
Started clearing works for Worsley Alumina, which opened in 1984. B&J Catalano was to continue working for Worsley for the next 36 years.
1998
The new Brunswick office building is completed
After beginning Construction in 1970, the new B&J Catalano office building was completed.
2002
B&J Catalano expands and purchases property in Hazelmere
Increases its transport and material supply reach by expanding into the Perth Metropolitan region by purchasing property in Bushmead Road, Hazlemere. The office building was completed in 2006.
2012
B&J Catalano celebrates 50 years in business
B&J Catalano celebrates 50 years in business!
2019
Shenton Ridge hard rock quarry is developed
2019 – Shenton Ridge hard rock quarry is developed.
2022
B&J Catalano celebrates 60 years in business
B&J Catalano celebrates 60 years in business!