Our Story
Built on heritage.
driven by innovation.
a legacy forged in 1917
Gitsham Automotive was founded in 1917 by Geo Gitsham and Sons, establishing a proud tradition of Australian manufacturing built on quality, durability, and innovation. For more than a century, the Gitsham name has been synonymous with craftsmanship and high quality, Australian made products. We continue to carry that legacy today, honouring the history while shaping the future of Australian automotive solutions.
Reengineering a Market Leader
In 2025, Robert Statham, CEO & Founder of Bespoke Manufacturing Group, took ownership of Gitsham, bringing a bold vision for the future while honouring the brand’s proud Australian heritage. Under Robert’s leadership, Gitsham has entered a new era of growth, innovation, and product development. The product range has expanded and undergone a significant transformation, with the introduction of innovative, market-leading, crash tested systems engineered for safety, durability, and performance.
Every product in Gitsham’s current range has been reengineered, refined, and enhanced to meet the evolving demands of modern vehicles, commercial fleets, defence applications, and Australian tradespeople.
With a strong focus on product design, engineering excellence, manufacturing quality, and continuous innovation, Robert’s vision is to position Gitsham as Australia’s leading automotive accessories brand and manufacturer, setting new benchmark for safety, functionality, reliability, and design.
Pictured (left to right): Robert Statham (CEO & Founder) and Chris McGreevy (CFO), Bespoke Manufacturing Group.
More Than a Manufacturer
Trusted by fleets, leading brands, government and Defence organisations, and thousands of Australian tradespeople, Gitsham is more than a manufacturer — we are a trusted partner delivering quality, innovation, and reliability.
As part of Bespoke Manufacturing Group, Gitsham benefits from vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities and end-to-end supply chain integration, enabling us to deliver premium, purpose-built systems for commercial fleets, defence, trade professionals, and businesses across Australia.
Combining engineering expertise, precision manufacturing, and a commitment to continuous innovation, we deliver solutions designed to meet the highest expectations of safety, durability, reliability, functionality, and style.
By connecting Gitsham with Bott Storage Systems, also part of Bespoke Manufacturing Group, we deliver fully integrated, safety led vehicle solutions. Bott specialises in crash tested internal van racking and vehicle fitouts, while Gitsham focuses on crash tested external canopies and chassis mounted trays, together setting the benchmark in the industry. Beyond world class products, we offer national installation, and a 10 year structural warranty on our canopies.
Leading Australia in CRASH TESTED Innovation
As the only Australian made manufacturer of crash tested service body canopies, Gitsham leads the market. Every tray, canopy, and accessory reflects superior quality, craftsmanship, and reliability. Proudly Australian made, we combine smarter design with improved service, giving customers products they can trust and rely on.
It’s a Gitsham…Innovative, reliable, and trusted vehicle systems built to perform.
