The 102-year-old Alvey Reels has received thousands of orders for its iconic fishing gear since it announced it would shut local manufacturing, sparking plans for a rescue bid. The business announced ...

After various odd jobs including fixing bicycles, he started making fishing reels with a primitive treadle lathe, betting the Sunshine State would never be short of anglers. Alvey Reels founder ...

The 102-year-old Ipswich company this week announced it was shutting down its factory with only a limited amount of time before the warehouse would be emptied of stock. Alvey spokesman Con Athans said ...

Alvey, now based near Ipswich, was founded by Charles Alvey in 1920. It once boasted its equipment was so good, it did not need replacing. Originally operating from a small workshop in Brisbane's St ...

The business announced last week that it would end manufacturing at its Carole Park factory in June after rising costs due to Covid-19 made the business unsustainable. Alvey Reels chief executive Con ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from Business. Followed categories will be added to My News. The 102-year-old Ipswich company this week announced it was shutting down its factory with only a limited ...