Iws Australia

iws is a leading australian buying group set up for sellers of industrial workwear, corporate wear and associated products. every day we are giving independent businesses a competitive edge when going up against direct suppliers and vertical operators. we have 2 main objectives…... lower buying prices for members & higher volumes for suppliers. who are we? independent workwear sellers (iws) is a buying group created for independent sellers of industrial workwear, corporate wear, ppe and associated products. we commenced operation in 1997 (formerly called workmates) with 8 member stores in nsw. the 8 inaugural members were battling to stay competitive against larger players trying to move in and win business by undercutting prices. realising that there was strength to be gained by joining together they formed a group and negotiated with suppliers to get on to an even playing field. the group progressed slowly and managed to achieve a lot for a small group and gradually grew in numbers.