Company History
History of a Family Business
Bull Bros Pty Ltd is a family owned & operated Company trading as Bull Bros Earthmoving.
The Company began trading in 1950 as WH Bull & Co, when current owner David Bull’s grandfather William (Bill), started a small carting business with a Ford truck.
After leaving school and working for Internationals in spare parts for 18 months, David’s father; Trevor joined the business which then involved general earthmoving and bitumen spraying.
Trevor and his wife, Marlene, purchased the ever-expanding business in 1982 and prided themselves on the quality of service they were able to provide to the customer.
As the business continued to grow it became glaringly obvious that the small block alongside the family home was not sufficient to house what was becoming a sizeable fleet of plant and equipment.
It was in 1989 that the current premises on Kingston Avenue, Naracoorte, was purchased and work began on turning the new yard into a well presented, well organised and practical depot from which to service the needs of the South East of South Australia and Western Victoria.
In 1993 the company expanded to include supplying quality concrete under the CSR Readymix (now known as Holcim) banner.
Becoming an agent for CSR Readymix proved beneficial because of the extensive laboratory backup and support required for today’s building industry.
With both David and Robert joining the company, it became apparent that the business would continue through the next generation.
Over the next 15 years the business grew to include an extensive fleet of plant and equipment.
The majority of works was due to expansive vineyard development and then continued on with both the residential and industrial land divisions that occurred in and around Naracoorte.
In 2008, with the ever-increasing problem of rubbish and waste disposal, TF & MJ Bull became a licensed Recycling Facility, handling construction & demolition waste; timber and green waste; as well as scrap steel. With all these products 100% reusable after processing, they were then utilized back into general construction use as road base rubbles and garden mulches.
2008 also saw the next changing of the guard with David and Robert establishing their own company (Bull Bros Pty Ltd) but deciding to continue to trade as the well-known and respected TF & MJ Bull until 2012, when they changed the trading name to the current Bull Bros Earthmoving.
The next 12 months saw huge expansion with the constant upgrade of machinery and expansion to the services provided. Bull Bros Earthmoving made the decision to establish their own rubble quarry combined with the purchase of a Crushing Plant and related equipment given them the opportunity to start supplying both government and private enterprise with high-quality rubble products.
In 2017, the business welcomed David’s sons, Louis and Joshua. Louis having completed his Heavy Diesel apprenticeship and Joshua undergoing his Plant Operations traineeship through a school -based program 2 days a weeks while completing his SACE. This brought in a younger perspective and new ideas to the company.
2019 was a pivotal year for Bull Bros with the acquisition of the Concrete Plant from Holcim. David saw the opportunity to collaborate with Hallett Concrete, using their extensive knowledge, laboratory designs and technical assistance. Hallett being the state’s largest privately owned concrete suppliers were the perfect fit for Bull Bros family orientated business.
Company Today
Bull Bros Earthmoving is transitioning into its fourth generation of family leadership, with Robert stepping back and selling his share of the company. David, now fully integrated into the business, welcomed Louis and Joshua as official co-owners.
Our ongoing investment in the latest technology ensures we remain at the forefront of the industry.
Our newest machinery is equipped with advanced GPS & TPS systems, ensuring precise navigation and enhanced operations efficiency across several pieces of equipment, including our newest excavator, grader and skid steer.
This technological advancement dramatically enhanced the company’s efficiency on-site.
This cutting edge technology has the latest plans uploaded direct to the machines, which allows for precision and accuracy to be taken to the next level without the requirements of pegs and levels onsite.
This variety of plant and equipment allows the company to carry out many different jobs covered under the earthmoving banner.
These Include;
- Site preparation for residential or industrial premises, including sub-divisions
- General bulk cartage
- Road construction, from house driveways, farm access roads, vineyard / forestry roadways to major highways.
- Bitumen preparation and laying for car parks, driveways, tennis courts and roadways
- Demolitions
- Concrete supplies and delivery
- Trenching & re-instatement work
- The company continues to undertake numerous projects for both local and state governments, as well as for private clients in commercial, residential & civil.
In 2025, Bull Bros Earthmoving reached a significant milestone—its 75th year in operation. This achievement is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and commitment of all our people and the values we share have been central to the success of the business.
We pride ourselves on our reputation for safety, operational excellence, the quality of our work, the trust in the way we do business, and the smart solutions and options we bring to our projects. We have also built long-term relationships by working with quality clients who trust us to deliver to their projects and services.
The value and performance of Bull Bros Earthmoving is assured, through the continuity of the Bull Family ownership and excellent committed team.