Ep #54 Building Better Homes: John Bowen on 130 Years of Innovation at Bowens
Mon Jan 26 2026
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Episode Description
John, Managing Director of Bowens, shares the story of a family-owned business founded in 1894 and his leadership journey since becoming Managing Director in 2005. We discuss how Bowens has grown through innovation, automation, and a focus on quality, speed, and ease of doing business.
The episode explores timber and building supplies, expansion into claddings and linings, the importance of local manufacturing, supply chain reliability, and Bowens’ commitment to sustainable building and high-performance homes
Episode Covers
Bowens’ history and family legacyLeadership, innovation, and automationTimber and expanding product rangesLocal manufacturing and supply chainsSustainable building and collaboration
Episode Highlights
Bowens’ evolution from 1894 to todayInvestment in automation and innovationSupporting sustainable, high-performance homesIndustry challenges and future opportunities Perfect For
Builders and construction professionalsSustainable building and timber advocatesIndustry leaders and innovators
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Send us a text Episode Description John, Managing Director of Bowens, shares the story of a family-owned business founded in 1894 and his leadership journey since becoming Managing Director in 2005. We discuss how Bowens has grown through innovation, automation, and a focus on quality, speed, and ease of doing business. The episode explores timber and building supplies, expansion into claddings and linings, the importance of local manufacturing, supply chain reliability, and Bowens’ commitment to sustainable building and high-performance homes Episode Covers Bowens’ history and family legacyLeadership, innovation, and automationTimber and expanding product rangesLocal manufacturing and supply chainsSustainable building and collaboration Episode Highlights Bowens’ evolution from 1894 to todayInvestment in automation and innovationSupporting sustainable, high-performance homesIndustry challenges and future opportunities Perfect For Builders and construction professionalsSustainable building and timber advocatesIndustry leaders and innovators