O'Brien® has grown from humble beginnings to become one of Australia's most iconic companies, providing customers with glazing services for over 90 years.
With a history of excellent customer service and a desire to continually innovate and evolve, O'Brien® quickly grew and in 1971 became part of the Belron® Group - the world's leading vehicle glass replacement and repair company, now operating in over 30 countries.
Today O'Brien® is firmly the leader in automotive and home and business glass replacement and one of the most trusted brand names in Australia. We pride ourselves on the quality of our employees, our workmanship and our commitment to providing first class service to every one of our customers.
The O'Brien® Story
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1920s
Frank G O'Brien starts to build his own home glass replacement company (Frank G. O'Brien Limited) from a little workshop in Waterloo, Sydney.
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1940s
Business includes Domestic & Commerical Glazing, Shopfitting, Shatter proofing of shopfronts as war moves closer to Australia, manufacturing of windscreens for aircraft, manufacture of hand mirrors for troops, and Armour Plate glass is introduced.
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1970s
Became part of the Belron group, beginning a new phase of growth and automation in the business.
Company renamed O'Brien Glass Industries P/L. Under this banner O'Brien business splits - creating Windscreens O'Brien and O'Brien Glass.
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1980s
Windscreens O'Brien launch laminated windscreen repair service.
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2000s
O'Brien® acquires Laser Plumbing & Electrical - the leading electrical and plumbing contracting network in Australasia.
O'Brien® Plumbing and Electrical is born, providing a full offering of expert solutions for customers across Australia.
O’Brien® AutoGlass
O’Brien® is Australia’s leading vehicle glass repair and replacement company, serving over 360,000 motorists annually, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. We can fix your problem in one of our nationwide branches or Authorised Dealer partners located across Australia. Our mobile technicians can also come to you at home, work or wherever you are for ultimate convenience.
Our expert O’Brien® AutoGlass technicians are extensively trained and care for your vehicle without compromise, ensuring a high-quality repair or replacement from start to finish.
O’Brien Glass Industries Limited ACN 000 022 275 operates our O’Brien® AutoGlass division under NSW Lic. No. MVRL58069; ACT Lic. No. 20000285 and in WA MRB1703.
O’Brien® Glass
O’Brien® have been providing quality glass products and services to Australian homes and businesses for over 90 years. Our friendly team is ready to help with all your glass repair and replacement needs, as we offer a comprehensive range of glazing solutions that can be tailored to suit your space. Whether its privacy that you need, or are planning to renovate, we have a broad range of products that can help with what you would like to achieve.
From emergency repairs and glass installation to new pet doors, shower screens and tinting, you can rely on our team of qualified glaziers to supply and expertly fit your glass.
O’Brien Glass Industries Limited ACN 000 022 275 operates our O’Brien® Glazing division under QBCC Act Lic No. 54248 in QLD; SA Lic. No. BLD146850 and NSW Lic. No. R62297.
O’Brien Electrical & Plumbing
Laser Plumbing & Electrical share a similar history to O’Brien®, with their story beginning in 1983 as an electrical contractor in New Zealand. The business branched out into the Australian market in 2004 to become the leading electrical and plumbing contracting network in Australia and New Zealand.
O’Brien® and Laser Plumbing & Electrical joined forces in 2018 to create a full offering of expert solutions for customers across Australia, which is how O’Brien Electrical & Plumbing was born. As ‘O’Brien Electrical & Plumbing’, the business continues to be committed to solving people’s problems with real care, and, with the same values that both companies have held since the beginning.
Our plumbing and electrical services are provided under the following licences of O’Brien Group Services Pty Ltd ACN 132 161 285 | NSW Lic. No 333269C | QBCC Act Lic. No. 15117259 in Qld | ACT Lic. No. 201935 | SA Lic. No. PGE 291631 | NT Lic. No. C3936 | TAS Lic. No. 15606548 | WA Lic. No. EC004700
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