Licensed Woodshop Fabricator Program Business Oppurtunity — Australia
A practical product line for cabinet makers, joinery shops, and shopfitting businesses
If you operate a cabinet making, joinery, or shopfitting business in Australia, this program is built to help you add a repeatable flat-pack kit line that can be produced efficiently and delivered domestically.
We are The Model Railroad Benchwork Store / ModelRailwayTechniques.com (USA). We license qualified Australian partners to manufacture and sell two product lines locally using our licensed plans and specifications:
- Benchwork / baseboard kits (simpler, typically no legs)
- Complete table kits (legs + bracing; higher order value)
Why Australia is a great fit for local manufacturing
Australia is uniquely positioned for this model because local production avoids the most frustrating part of bulky kit products: long-distance shipping. Domestic fulfillment gives you a real advantage.
For a capable cabinet/joinery/shopfitting business, and solo wood workers alike, this can become a reliable product lane with:
- repeatable parts
- predictable assemblies
- clean quoting and order processing
- strong local delivery and pickup options
What you can sell (two product lines)
1) Benchwork / Baseboard Kits (recommended starting point)
Lower complexity, easier to pack and ship, and a great way to prove your process.
2) Complete Table Kits (upgrade line)
Higher value per order, best once you’re confident in workflow and QC.
Suggested Australia launch plan
- Start with 6–10 baseboard/benchwork sizes
- Add 4–6 complete table kit sizes once production is smooth
- Keep the initial lineup focused so you can produce reliably and build reputation fast
Pricing strategy (get traction, then scale)
A practical approach:
- Enter the market with strong value and consistency
- Once demand grows, adjust pricing to match your lead times and capacity
- Custom requests often arrive after the first wave of standard kit orders (higher margin)
Two licensing tiers
Commercial Use License
Permission to build and sell in Australia, without co-marketing.
Authorized Builder License (recommended)
Includes co-branding rights and potential leads through our website (directory listing and regional pages while active and in good standing).
Licenses are issued country-by-country. Australia coverage is for Australia only unless expanded in writing.
Authorized Commercial Use Program – The Model Railroad Benchwork Store
Minimum standards (required)
All Australian partners must meet minimum standards for materials, accuracy, workmanship, and packaging. This protects the end customer experience and your reputation.
Who should apply
Ideal applicants include:
- cabinet makers and joinery shops with repeatable build standards
- shopfitting businesses that already understand modular, transport-ready construction
- CNC-capable shops that can batch cut and drill consistently
How to apply (Australia)
To apply, send:
- city/state in Australia
- business type (cabinet maker / joinery / shopfitting)
- tools/capabilities (including CNC if applicable)
- photos/portfolio link
- realistic monthly capacity
- preferred tier
Apply here: Authorized-Commercial-Use-Program-Application.pdf
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Last Updated on 1 month ago ago by James from Model Railway Techniques
