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More than four decades in the industry
We believe good equipment should be worth owning, worth maintaining and worth repairing. That philosophy has guided Tink's for decades and remains at the centre of how we select products, train our staff and support our customers.
Our Story
From Macksville to Newcastle
1982
Where it began
The business began in the Nambucca Valley as Macksville Machinery & Irrigation, serving local customers with machinery, pumps and associated equipment.
1990s
The Tink's name
During the early 1990s the business began trading as Tink's, the name that has remained with the company ever since.
2002
The Benson family
The Benson family purchased Tink's after relocating to the Mid North Coast from South Australia. Prior to this, the family operated Benson Machinery Distribution, including distribution of Great Dane zero-turn mowers and other commercial equipment.
2017
Expansion into Newcastle
Tink's expanded into the Newcastle region, acquiring established outdoor power equipment dealerships in Newcastle and Rutherford and bringing them into the Tink's business.
Mar 2026
Nambucca Valley becomes Think Water Nambucca Valley
Our Nambucca Valley operation was separated from Tink's to operate as its own business: Think Water Nambucca Valley. It continues to specialise in pumps, irrigation, water systems, pool and spa equipment and related services – and will continue to sell & support power equipment including mowers & chainsaws for the forseeable future.
Jul 2026
One combined Tink's Newcastle operation
The Rutherford operation was merged into our Newcastle branch, consolidating Tink's into a single Newcastle location with stronger warehousing, workshop, sales and support capability.
Tink's Today
Commercial landscape maintenance equipment is our speciality.
Our Newcastle store has an increasingly strong focus on professional contractors, commercial operators, institutions, councils and government customers.
That does not mean you need to be a professional to shop with us. If you are a home or acreage owner who simply wants quality equipment, proper product support and something designed to last, you are very welcome.
What We Believe
Buy equipment worth keeping.
Repairable
We favour equipment designed to be serviced and repaired rather than discarded when something wears out.
Supported
We partner with manufacturers that maintain Australian spare parts, technical support and meaningful after-sales capability.
Professional
Our technicians and sales staff receive manufacturer training and relevant industry training for the products and systems we support.
Long-Term Value
The lowest purchase price is not always the lowest cost. Product life, servicing, parts availability and downtime all matter.
Our Philosophy
Value is measured over years, not at the checkout.
We encourage customers to consider the Total Cost of Ownership: the purchase price, expected working life, servicing costs, parts availability, repairability and the cost of downtime.
A well-built machine that can be maintained for ten years can represent far better value than a cheaper product that needs to be replaced several times over the same period.
When we recommend a product, we consider:
✓ How hard it will work
✓ How often it will be used
✓ Expected service life
✓ Parts & technical support
✓ Serviceability & repairability
✓ The cost of downtime
Our Mission
Match every customer with equipment that is right for the job — and built to stay in service.
Whether you operate a commercial fleet or simply want professional-quality equipment at home, our goal is the same: recommend products that perform properly, can be supported properly, and deliver genuine value throughout their working life.
