In 2018, ecogroup joined forces with Bradford Products to bring world-class stainless steel pools to the Australian market.
Our state-of-the-art factory in Melbourne is fitted-out with the latest, leading-edge equipment enabling us to design and fabricate custom stainless steel pools, spas, therapy pools, resort spa thermal rooms, water features and other custom speciality aquatic vessels to the highest standards.
With a select team of hand-picked, qualified designers and engineers, we have the experience and creativity to work with you from conceptual design to manufacture and installation. We make sure you have a finished product that looks sensational.
Both ecogroup and Bradford Products are family owned companies. With over 70 years’ combined experience, we deliver uncompromising service and quality. We’re the only company in Australia with the knowledge and resources to manufacture worldclass stainless steel aquatic vessels.
Our Team
Chris Kenny
Managing Director, Australia
Chris is the founder and MD of ecogroup, a leading manufacturer and supplier of stainless-steel products for the hospitality industry. Under Chris’ stewardship, ecogroup has quickly evolved since its foundation in 2006, challenging leading industry competitors and building an enviable reputation for innovative products, which put the customers’ needs first.
Under ecogroup, Chris has founded several well-established and respected brands, including ecocanopy, Markforce, Markforce Veterinary Products and, more recently, Bradford Products.
Chris holds a Bachelor of Business Accounting and is a certified practicing accountant. Before devoting his work to ecogroup, he gained over 3 decade’s experience working in senior roles for leading organisations such as Telstra, Pacific Dunlop and Whirlpool.
In his spare time, Chris enjoys the outdoor life; skiing, scuba diving and camping with family and friends.
Akram Sulaiman
Project Engineer / Business Development Manager
Akram is a RPEng with BLA endorsement, he brings a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Hons) from Swinburne University of Technology and a Master of Business Administration. With advanced 3D modelling skills, strong technical knowledge and keen problem-solving ability, Akram is a key player in delivering projects professionally.
Having completed 10 years with Ecogroup, Akram is an integral part of the team and contributes heavily to the improvement of production efficiency and process implementation.
Master of all trades, Akram is the person the team turns to when the internet’s down, a computer is glitching or the projection screen isn’t working.
(He’s also a lover of fast cars and dogs )
Tim Dahlgren
General Manager
Having worked for Ecogroup for over 25 years, Tim has been integral in helping it evolve into the competitive, respected organisation it is today. With extensive experience in design, drafting, engineering and project management, Tim is involved in all aspects of the business as well as being a key player in delivering complex design solutions to clients.
Tim’s a proud father of three with a passion for the outdoors. When he’s not working (which isn’t often), he can be found hibernating in remote pockets of Victoria camping with family and friends.
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