A Second-Generation Family Business Built on Reliability and Craft

For more than 30 years, Allboard Distributors has been a trusted partner to Melbourne’s cabinet-making, building and shopfitting industries. Led by sibling Managing Director’s Matthew Jelenc and Rebecca Moulden, Allboard Distributors is a second-generation, family-owned business. It has grown steadily while staying true to the values that shaped its beginnings: reliability, deep product knowledge, and a genuine commitment to customer needs.

What began as a small timber panel distributor has evolved into a leading supplier of cut-to-size wood panel products, known across the industry for consistency, service and technical expertise. Today, Allboard’s is recognised as a leading distributor for many cabinet makers and builders, especially the smaller operators who rely on fast turnaround and dependable supply.

Business Background & Operations

Allboard’s growth has been driven by a simple philosophy: give customers back their time. By offering a full suite of services, cut-to-size, edging, routing and drilling, the business helps trades spend less time in the factory and more time on site.

Key operational strengths include:

• Cut-to-size timber panels
• Flat-pack manufacturing
• Edging, routing and drilling services
• Specialist sourcing of plywood, MDF, veneers and structural panels
• Full range of complimentary hardware products
• Next day delivery on stocked items, supported by a dedicated truck fleet

Allboard also carries one of the largest ranges of wood panel products in the industry, with strong relationships across all major suppliers. If a customer needs something unusual, the team prides itself on knowing exactly where to find it, and how to get it fast.

The business currently operates across three Melbourne locations, with significant customer bases in Hallam and Epping, and is now preparing for a major milestone in consolidating two long-standing sites into a new, purpose-built facility on Mountain Highway. This move will streamline operations, improve workflow efficiency and support long term growth.

How Allboard Started

Allboard began more than three decades ago, founded on a simple but powerful idea: to supply high-quality timber panel products with service levels the industry could rely on. Over time, the business expanded its offering, added value, added services, and built a reputation for being both knowledgeable and dependable, a reputation reinforced by long-term customer relationships, some spanning more than 20 years.

Industries Served

Allboard’s customer base is diverse, spanning:
• Cabinet makers
• Building and construction trades
• Shopfitters and commercial builders
• Stair builders
• Domestic renovators and small operators
• Schools & local councils

Their ability to support both large commercial projects and smaller, fast turnaround jobs has made them a preferred supplier across Melbourne’s eastern and northern growth corridors.

Workforce & Skills

Allboard employs 48 staff, the majority of whom have been with the business for more than 10 years, a true testament to the company’s culture and stability.

Critical roles include:
• Warehouse operations
• Machine operators
• Routing and cutting technicians
• Customer service and trade support

Skills in demand:

• Cert III trade skills
• Basic machine operation and metalwork
• Panel handling and processing
• Customer service

As Allboard introduces greater automation, skill requirements will shift, with machinery supporting efficiency, accuracy and workflow improvements.

Growth & Challenges

Allboard is entering a significant growth phase, with the Mountain Highway relocation representing both a challenge and a strategic leap forward. Rebecca says “Bringing our two sites together at Mountain Highway is a major step forward for Allboard. It allows us to streamline how we work, invest in better technology and ultimately deliver an even stronger service to our customers”. This consolidation across the two busy sites will require careful planning, but the long term benefits, improved workflow, reduced duplication, and enhanced customer experience, are substantial.

Current challenges include:

• Trailer and vehicle access constraints in the area
• Broader economic pressures such as inflation and fluctuating construction demand
• Government state taxes and policies restricting productivity
• Managing logistics across multiple sites during the transition period

As Allboard prepares for its next chapter, the business remains anchored by the same principles that have guided it for more than three decades: family leadership, dependable service and a commitment to doing things properly. The move to Mountain Highway marks a significant evolution, positioning Allboard to deliver even greater efficiency, capability and customer support. With a skilled team, strong industry relationships and a clear vision for the future, Allboard is well placed to continue serving Melbourne’s trades for many years to come.

Allboard Distributors
33 Jersey Road, Bayswater, 3153
(03) 9721 5700
info@allboard.com.au
Website: https://www.allboard.com.au/