Charles Porter & Sons have had a rich history in the Mackay region since commencing business in 1883. Here is a snapshot of some of the significant events throughout the years.

Porters - History
Charles Porter commenced building the Empress of India Hotel on the site of the current Taylors Hotel on 13 August 1883.


Charles Porter was involved in the construction of Mackay’s Town Hall.
Charles Porter introduced hardware & plumbing supplies into the business.


Charles Porter was at the inaugural meeting for the formation of the Mackay Master Builders Association.
The Great Cyclone devastated Mackay.

Porters began importing iron from England, glass products from Belgium, paint from America and fibrolite sheeting from France.

The Brisbane Street showroom opened where the current Porters Mitre 10 Mackay business still stands today, the motto ‘anything in building materials’ was adopted.

World War II
Porters introduced aluminium windows and doors into its business.

Porters celebrates 100 years in business.

Porters launches truss & frame manufacturing into the suite of offerings.

Charlies Coffee Shop was opened introducing ‘food that tastes like home’ concept.
Porters Whitsunday trade store opened in Cannonvale.

Porters Glass & Aluminium opens in Glenella.

Porters Building Supplies, now Porters Mitre 10 Mackay Trade Centre opens in March.

Porters Plumbing Supplies opens in August.

Porters Mackay reopens after significant renovations.
Porters celebrates 130th year, Mackay store completes significant renovations to the Café, Homewares Showroom and Plumbing Showroom.

Inspirations Paint opens in March within the Porters Mackay complex.

Porters announces acquisition of Woodman’s stores in Marian, Sarina, Proserpine and Cannonvale and joins Mitre 10 group Australia.

