ORIGINS OF THE TERMI GROUP

How it all began

Following the reclassification in the late eighties of organochlorine pesticides by the World Health Organisation (WHO) from possible to probable carcinogens, the Australian government began the process of phasing out these chemicals.

Long before this and ahead of their time, it seems, our founders – two forward-thinking entrepreneurs – set out to revolutionise termite management with their invention. A stainless-steel physical termite management system they called Termimesh, developed as an alternative to chemical termite barriers.

Collaborating closely with the government in the early nineties, Termimesh was rapidly adopted by residential builders, leading to the establishment of a national network to meet demand. This industry adoption further reinforced the effectiveness of the product as a viable alternative to organochlorine pesticides for home termite protection.

A HISTORY OF FIRSTS

Pioneering new termite technology

As a pioneer in alternate termite technology, the Termimesh System was successful in receiving several patents. It was a huge gamble, but the team believed so certainly in the integrity of the product, that they backed the Termimesh System with the first genuine warranty on the market and established an independent warranty fund.

The investment paid off and positioned the company as the leading termite protection provider in Australia. Fast forward to the present day and Termimesh is not only still delivering unbeatable results in termite management but is now complemented by the full Termi Home & Commercial suite of products and services.

Under the longstanding leadership of Tony Sala, Clive Cumming and our COO James Damianopoulos – who have been with us since inception – the company has grown to become a multifaceted service organisation, delivering solutions in termite protection, pest control, waterproofing, epoxy flooring and artificial turf.

Discover the journey that has defined our decades of service below.

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A brief history of Termi

1990

Founded in 1990 as Termimesh Australia Pty Ltd in Perth, Western Australia, where our marine-grade stainless steel termite barrier was invented. Our company has continued to expand into a national network around Australia and internationally.

1992 - 1996

The first Termimesh franchise was sold in June 1992. By August 1996 the number of Australian territories held by franchisees and licensees had grown to 50.

1993

Termimesh installation patent was filed.

Termimesh Warranty Fund was established in 1993 offering the most comprehensive and genuine warranty on the market.

1995

Termimesh Hawaii franchise established.

1996

Termimesh Florida established.

1997

Termimesh Singapore established.

2000

Termimesh Japan established.

2001

Termimesh Texas established.

2003

Termimesh Australia Pty Ltd changed its name to TMA Corporation Pty Ltd (TMA).

2003

TMA became part of the Nippon Filcon family. Termimesh Pest Management was registered in 2003.

2000 – 2004

TMA expanded its core business by acquiring successful franchises around Australia.

2003 – 2016

TMA diversified its range of products and services to offer pest control, waterproofing, epoxy floor coatings and artificial lawn.

2009

Hanoi Pest Control in Vietnam became a licensee for Termimesh.

2011

Termimesh Pest Management rebranded to Termitrust Pest Control.

2012

Termi Home & Commercial (TH&C) was registered, providing the structure for the organisation to develop new products and services.

2016

Termishine epoxy flooring was added as a new product offering for TH&C.

2022

Termiscreens security screens was added as a new product offering for TH&C.

2024

termihc.com.au becomes the home of all Termi brands

Our Termi brand websites become consolidated into a single online domain to create an improved customer experience.

The global reach of Termi H&C

Australia
Australia
Hawaii
Hawaii
United States
United States
Singapore
Singapore
Malaysia
Malaysia
Brunei
Brunei
Japan
Japan
Vietnam
Vietnam

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