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We are 100% Australian owned and operated and have over 65 years in the packaging business. We carry a broad range of packaging supplies to support businesses in all sectors of this country, including food packaging, medical, education, logistics and online operations. Our range includes heat sealers, pouches, netting bags and rubber bands.

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Packaging Knowledge

65 years + of experience in the Australian Packaging Market. We know packaging and we are only a phone call away for assistance and support.

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Five Star Service, Every Time

Our in-house service team ensures your machine operates smoothly from setup to spare parts, providing friendly and efficient assistance at every step.

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Embrace Sustainability

Join us in building a greener future with our expanding line of recycled and recyclable products, designed for a more sustainable world.

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Proudly Australian Owned

Since 1959, we've been proudly Australian owned and operated, committed to delivering quality products and reliable service to our customers nationwide.

Our Team

We have a friendly and knowledgeable team that can solve your packaging problems.

We have had many years of experience in the packaging industry and experience across every sector including food and food services, agriculture, retail and on-line trade, manufacturing and spare parts, education, health, media & major events, printing and publishing, and warehousing and distribution.

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In 1959 Ian Venus and Brian Hartung set up their first office in a small room at the back of 383 Flinders Lane in Melbourne.

1960

A year later, when Australian import restrictions were lifted, Ian and Brian looked beyond Australia’s shores for supplies. They soon introduced new products such as jute twine from Scotland, brown kraft paper from Austria and water-activated tape from England to the Australian market.

1962

In 1962 the partnership dissolved. Ian Venus retained Venus Hartung & Company while Brian Hartung established a new business and retained the non-packaging agencies.

1962

In 1962 the partnership dissolved. Ian Venus retained Venus Hartung & Company while Brian Hartung established a new business and retained the non-packaging agencies.

Later in 1962, Venus Hartung won its first major contract – to supply the Australian government with cellulose tape imported from Austria.

1963

In 1963, Venus Hartung’s first sales manager, Peter Rush, introduced a new concept in packaging tape – self adhesive kraft paper that was also silicone coated. Following this, in 1964, Venus introduced a self adhesive plastic PVC tape. Another Australian first that totally changed the direction of carton sealing in Australia.

1965

By 1965 Venus Hartung had outgrown the 2 floors it occupied in Flinders Lane and built a new warehouse in Abbotsford, an inner Melbourne suburb, and in 1969 the company incorporated to become Venus Hartung Pty Ltd.

1970's

Throughout the early 70’s, under the guidance of Sales Director, Frank Trchala, Venus Hartung enjoyed enormous growth in the sales of packaging machinery, heat sealers for polythene bags, filling and unitising equipment, shrink wrap, skin packaging, carton sealing and strapping machines, and shrink and stretch wrappers for loaded pallets.

1976

In 1976 the company diversified into ropes and twines for packaging, mining, fishing, transport and agriculture. Joe Schirrippa, Sales Manager from 1976 to 1993, led these developments, particularly in the area of harvesting twines and by 1985 the company occupied two city blocks with a warehousing and administrative complex that covered 100,000 square feet.

1994

The appointment of Wayne Shearer as Marketing Manager in 1994 began an era when Venus classified its products into 15 distinct categories: Poly Bags, Films, Heat Sealers, Self Adhesive Tapes, Tape Dispensers and Carton Sealers, Strapping, Strapping Machines and Tools, Pallet Wrappers, Netting Products, Hotmelt Glues and Glueguns, Agriculture and Harvesting Twines, Warehouse Equipment and Materials Handling, Rubber Bands ad Ties, Ropes and Twines, Carton Stapling and Net Clipping.

1990's

The appointment of Wayne Shearer as Marketing Manager in 1994 began an era when Venus classified its products into 15 distinct categories: Poly Bags, Films, Heat Sealers, Self Adhesive Tapes, Tape Dispensers and Carton Sealers, Strapping, Strapping Machines and Tools, Pallet Wrappers, Netting Products, Hotmelt Glues and Glueguns, Agriculture and Harvesting Twines, Warehouse Equipment and Materials Handling, Rubber Bands ad Ties, Ropes and Twines, Carton Stapling and Net Clipping.

Increasing sophistication in the range of heat sealing, band sealing, laminating, vacuum sealers, skin and shrink packaging equipment continued throughout the 1990s, making Venus Australia’s market leader in heat sealing.

In the 1990’s Venus expanded the range of harvesting products – in particular by introducing big bale twines in 1992 and HDPE netwrap for big round bales in 1993. When Phil Pomeroy joined the sales team in 1995 Venus added more big bale twines, then 3 layer pit covers and Venus stretch silage film.

1997

Venus purchased the current property at 555 Church Street Richmond in 1997. The multi-million dollar project involved extensive re-building and opened in 1999. The 4 level complex covers a city block and has 3 container bays.

2006

The company appointed Tim Venus as Operations Director in 2006. Tim brought with him extensive experience in marketing and sales.

2009

In 2009, our 50th year in business, despite the global financial crisis, sales quickly recovered to 2008 levels and in 2015 Venus achieved the highest yearly sales ever.

Current

Venus Hartung Pty Ltd now heads a group of subsidiaries and affiliates that includes tape manufacturing and printing, and exports to USA, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Kuwait, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Papua New Guinea, Thailand and Singapore.

Led by Managing Director, Ian Venus and Marketing Manager, Wayne Shearer, Venus Hartung is now Australia’s leading packaging company supplying packaging products to customers nationwide.

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Venhart

Venhart Tape, Tape Dispensers & Strapping. Venhart is also known throughout the country for high quality rubber bands and twines & ties.

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Venus Power

European made Silage Film designed for tough Australian conditions. Totalcover – Totalcover Netwrap that is available in a range of strengths and sizes and makes beautifully formed bales. 

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Cardinal

Cardinal Natural Sisal Twine is a great sustainable option for baling & binder twine use in Australia. 

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Powerstretch

European made hi tack silage film UV stabilised to suit Australian conditions. Venus – Venus Heat Sealers & poly products, including Magic Seal Bags are some of our most popular products. Other Venus well-know products include Hot melt glue & glue guns, pallet wrapping machines & tools and cable ties.

All our machines are available for demonstration at our facility in Melbourne.

Whilst here, members of our experienced sales team can provide insight and advice on the packaging options available, demonstrate our machines and discuss options for packaging consumables such as film, bags and strapping required. Many customers come to us with the item they need to package and consider different machines and processes to achieve the most professional and cost effective outcome.

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Dynamo Victoria FC

We are pleased to announce a new Venus Sponsorship of the Dynamo Soccer Team. Established in 2018, Dynamo Victoria FC is a football club based in Melbourne and currently competing in the MCSA league. Born by the love of the game and fuelled by the desire to bring people closer together, Dynamo is an initiative of a multicultural and diverse group of people who gather around the sport. The club is focused on fostering inclusion in the community, and bringing together people from all walks of life to be active, have fun and support each other both on and off the field. We think that the Dynamo Victoria FC and Venus have much in common and look forward to a long and lasting relationship, and of course, a successful season!

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Old Xaverians Hockey Club

We have supported and sponsored the Old Xavarian's Women's and Men's Hockey Teams for over 25 years. This club has grown enormously in the last decade and continues to have representation across many levels of the competition.

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Venus Racing Team

Over the years Mario Caligari's Venus Racing Team has achieved many triumphs on the Improved Production Racing Association circuit including Champion of Phillip Island, Matthew Flinders Plate, 1st at Phillip Island, 2nd at Sandown and 3rd in the Victorian State Race Achievement Award for improved production cars.

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Venus Raymonds Soccer Club

We have sponsored the Fiji based Raymonds Soccer Team since 1988 and follow their achievements with great interest.

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