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Automotive | Current Pipeline | 15000 workshops
Capricorn was founded by it's Members, for it's Members
Capricorn is a member based organisation proudly operating by cooperative principles to make it easier for its more than 17,000 Membersto run and grow their automotive businesses.
Easier because Capricorn Members enjoy instant trade credit with Capricorn’s extensive network of automotive suppliers throughout Australia and New Zealand.
Easier because Capricorn Members benefit from simplified accounting as the hassle of multiple invoices from many different suppliers is replaced by the convenience of one very simple monthly bill.
About Capricorn Society
Capricorn was established in 1974 by a small group of Western Australian service station owners to increase their buying power and level the playing field with the big multinational oil companies. We are a member based organisation proudly operating by cooperative principles to primarily support businesses in the automotive industry. Our approach allows our Members to better manage their businesses by saving time and money.
Capricorn is bigger than you think
1 September 2005
The quietly powerful Capricorn Society Limited has been around since 1974 when 12 Perth Golden Fleece service station owners banded together as a co-operative to get a better deal. Now Capricorn reaches into three countries. Its 10,000 members include 1000 Australian smash repairers - and growing.
Any organisation to which 1000 Australian smash repairers belong is significant, but when that organisation has attracted 1100 suppliers, all prepared to give discounts, and turns over $460 million annually, it demands attention. Business Review Weekly magazine ranks Capricorn Society as one of Australia top 100 private companies.
