1971
Burson founded by Garry Johnson & Ron Burgoine
Burson was formed by Garry Johnson, and Ron Burgoine in 1971. The Business originally distributed a small range of automotive accessories to service stations and automotive outlets in Melbourne. In the early years the Business grew quickly via expansion of its product range.
1978
First store opened in Braybrook, VIC
Additional stores were added to the network, predominantly by consolidation of independent operators.
1986
Garry Johnson buys out Ron Burgoine
In 1986 Garry Johnson acquired Ron Burgoine’s 50% share, following this time the Business expanded interstate, acquiring its first store in New South Wales at Albury.
1987
Burson opens its 15th store
1996
Burson opens its 25th store
2004
Burson opens its 50th store in Springvale, VIC
2005
Burson moves into purpose built head office and DISTRIBUTION CENTRE in Preston, VIC
2006
5 Coventry Group stores acquired in NSW
2008
11 Coventry Group stores acquired in QLD
2009
EzyParts 1.0 Launches in the market
2010
First NT store opened in Winnellie
2011
Burson acquired 11 stores in South Australia from Coventry Group
Garry Johnson sold the Burson business in 2011, to Quadrant Private Equity and management.
2012
3 new stores
Yarrawonga NT • Lismore • Brookvale
Acquisitions:
Townsville • Victor Harbour • Car Bitz Sunshine Coast
• Mackay Discount Auto Spares • Castle Hill
2013
Precision Auto Spares Sydney acquired by Burson, adding four stores to the Burson network
Acquisitions:
Mackay Chain St • Bundaberg • Peps Wetherill Park
New Stores:
Redcliffe • Peakhurst
2014
Burson lists on Australian Stock Exchange
2015
BURSON CREATES IT'S NATIONAL OFFERING, WITH STORES IN EVERY AUSTRALIAN STATE & TERRITORY + A 2ND DC IN BRISBANE
2016
Burson achieved its milestone of 150 Stores Australia wide including 8 stores in WA
Burson Group Limited becomes Bapcor Limited
2017
motorsport sponsorship
2018
partnered with precision automotive equipment
started alliance business assistance program
opened store in bangkok
2020
Burson opens 90th store in Kilmore, VIC
2021
Burson Auto Parts celebrates it’s 50 years
Opens 200th store in Delacombe, VIC
2022
Burson Auto Parts moves to Bapcor’s new Support Office in Mount Waverley
2022
Burson opens 210th store in Preston, VIC
2023
Bapcor distribution centre opens in Redbank, QLD
