Metricon
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Home construction |
| Founded | 1976 |
| Founder | Mario Biasin, George Kline |
| Headquarters | Mount Waverley, Melbourne , Australia |
Area served | New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia |
| Owner | Sumitomo Forestry Group (51% as of 2024) |
Number of employees | 2,500 (2022) |
Metricon stands as an Australian company specializing in home construction and has been recognized as the country's largest home builder since 2016. The company is based in Mount Waverley, Melbourne, and its operations extend throughout New South Wales, Queensland, and South Australia. By May 2022, Metricon had a workforce of approximately 2,500 employees.
History
Established in 1976 by Mario Biasin and George Kline in Caulfield, Melbourne, Metricon's early activities included residential construction, land development, offering house and land packages, as well as commercial building projects.
In September 2024, Sumitomo Forestry Group agreed to purchase a 51% share of Metricon for A$115 million.
Sponsorships
Between 2011 and 2022, Metricon held the naming rights for Carrara Stadium located on the Gold Coast, which serves as the home ground for the Gold Coast Suns. The company also acted as the shirt sponsor for Melbourne Victory from 2018 until 2022. Additionally, in 2019, Metricon secured the naming rights for the South Sydney Rabbitohs high performance centre at Redfern Oval.