Since its establishment in 1989, Intex has been a driving force in the drywall industry, leveraging innovation to unlock new opportunities and deliver cutting-edge solutions tailored to every aspect of the internal lining process.
With a global footprint supported by strategically positioned logistics centers and a robust network of distribution partners, Intex ensures seamless integration across the international supply chain. This enables the efficient delivery of the Intex brand and its comprehensive system of products to professionals worldwide.
Intex International was founded in 1989 in Melbourne, Australia, after CEO Simon J. Salisbury recognised a persistent market need for metal plasterboard angles. “As a young salesman in the mid-1980s, I constantly fielded requests for perforated angles—yet major suppliers had withdrawn them,” Simon recalls. Seizing the opportunity, he established Intex, named for its core offering of internal and external profiles, and began distributing to retailers across Australia.
By responding directly to industry demand and prioritising service excellence, Intex quickly established its first premises and gained momentum, building strong relationships with distributors across Australia.
By the 1990s, the team had grown tenfold to meet demand, with Intex products featured in major residential and commercial projects nationwide. This period also marked the expansion into tools and accessories.
With hands-on involvement across design, development, manufacturing, marketing, and sales, Intex leveraged deep industry insight and close collaboration with professionals to drive innovation and meet a wide range of needs. Key breakthroughs—such as the drywall power sander and auto-feed collated screws—revolutionised the industry and remain benchmarks to this day.
Driven by retailer demand and contractor preference for a single trusted brand, the product portfolio continued to expand, offering a comprehensive solution for all wall and ceiling needs.
By the late 2000’s, Intex had streamlined wholesale distribution across Australasia, with branches in all major cities. With a broader offering and global ambitions, the company expanded into New Zealand and began showcasing its solutions through online platforms, international exhibitions, and events.
Looking to the future, Intex strengthened ties with industry associations and further expanded its extensive range with the addition of Joint Compounds and Adhesives.
Intex Engineering delivers a fully integrated solution—combining design, engineering, site support, and material supply to provide certified, compliant wall and ceiling systems from concept to completion. This end-to-end approach ensures optimal outcomes, achieving the customer’s vision efficiently and cost-effectively.
Following years of collaboration with leading professors, engineers, regulators, and designers, Intex is on the verge of introducing Qubit360®—a revolutionary ‘box-in-a-box’ solution that meets global building codes and effectively absorbs, isolates, and deflects in-plane, out-of-plane, and torsional movement within structures.
