ABOUT US
Welcome to GYC
At GYC we present a wealth of history, experience and knowledge in outdoor power equipment.
Our 8 stores located throughout the Sydney Metropolitan area, provide fully equipped workshops with experienced mechanics for all your service & repair needs and large showrooms displaying a full range of quality products.
Whilst visiting our stores you’ll experience friendly, knowledgeable staff, willing to help with all your garden, yard and construction needs.
Our experience, combined with our association with premium brands such as Honda, Husqvarna, Stihl, Toro, Victa, Walker & more will give you peace of mind to ensure you have the right tool for the job. Whether you’re a keen home gardener or run a thriving business, GYC has all the quality equipment that you’ll need to get the job done.
HISTORY
In June 2006 Lawrence Bros Power Equipment and Penrith Mower Centre combined forces to form GYC Pty Ltd. Both companies had been operating independently in the Sydney Metropolitan area as far back as 1927. Since its formation GYC has progressively acquired other well established stores in the Sydney region and intends to continue its expansion as opportunities arise.
We have established a set of core values which underpin our current and future stores.
- Maintain a clean, well organised and safe work environment that is fun to work in.
- Always be ethical and professional in all dealings with customers, suppliers and staff.
- Respect one another, encourage involvement and value all employees input.
- Consistently exceed our customer’s expectations.
- Maintain market leadership by providing quality and value for money.
June 2006 Lawrence Bros Power Equipment – Peakhurst & Leppington (Est 1927) merged with Penrith Mowers – Penrith (Est. 1974)
July 2006 Acquired Forest Mowers - Forestville (Est. 1970)
Sept 2006 Acquired Rotago Mowers - Sylvania (Est. 1970)
July 2007 Established new store at Castle Hill
Feb 2009 Acquired APE group formerly Duffy’s Mowers – Hornsby & Pymble (Est 1960)
Lawrence Bros History:
1927- Harry Lawrence started the business by sharpening mowers; he used pushbike and trailer sharpeners at home. He passed away in 1932.
1932-The business was passed on to his son Raymond, who successfully operated as a sole trader for twenty-two years and traded as R.H Lawrence.
1948- Council made him cease trading at Bexley and he purchased a property at 15 Norman St Peakhurst. For the first couple of years there was no electricity in site so he used an old T model Ford to drive his grinders with V’ belts from the rear wheels.
1954- Raymond’s brother Keith came in as a partner and the business name was changed to “Lawrence Bros”.
1959- Norman St site become the main repair centre for all the stores. It was not long before Lawrence Bros had opened five new showrooms in Hurstville, Parramatta, Caringbah, Bankstown and Ryde.
Within, four years the company sold over 6000 Victa mowers and carried 42 brands. Lawrence Bros was the Australia’s largest lawnmower specialist, employing 160 employees and 15 mechanics.
1967-68 Company went into liquidation; however the Peakhurst service centre was not affected since it was separate company and the Hurstville store was purchased back from liquidators. The two brothers divided the stores, where Ray managed the Peakhurst store and Keith managed the Hurstville store. (eventually closed)
1974 - John Lubben purchased the Peakhurst store.
1977 - Mr Lubben moved his business from Norman St to the corner of Forest Rd and Cronulla St.
1986 –The business was sold to Brad Hannan.
1988 - Wendy and Graham Church purchased the business from Brad Hannan.
2002 – Established a second store located at Leppington.
2004 – Relocated the Hurstville business to a purpose built premise located at Peakhurst, just around the corner from where Lawrence Bros had originally commenced operating 56 years earlier.
2006 – Merged with Penrith Mowers to form GYC Pty Ltd.
