Our History
Founded in 1969 by the Campbell family
With over a hundred years of rich pastoral history behind them, Bruce and Marie Campbell founded BE Campbell in 1969. Since then, our business has grown to become one of Australia’s largest family-owned meat processing facilities.
Take a look at some of the key moments in our history.
The company was founded in 1969 by Bruce Edward Campbell.
Outside the family home in Eastwood, NSW. At this stage, the business was run out the truck on the left of the photo. Note a young Ted Campbell in the centre.
The business operated out of shared premises at Homebush, before it was recommissioned ahead of the 2000 Olympic Games.
The company moved into its own premises in Mutton Lane, Homebush.
The old admin office in action with its first computer.
Bruce, Ted and family members inspect the construction progress at Wetherill Park.
Wetherill Park Site in 1990.
Wetherill Park site with extension no 1 in 1995.
BE Campbell’s first export container is loaded, headed for Japan.
Wetherill Park site with extension no 2 in 2000.
Arndell Park Site built in 2008.
Young Abattoir begins production in 2014.