our story

for nearly 60 years, we’ve been part of the everyday

our story

it started with a single fan.

The idea was simple: to make reliable appliances for every Australian home, without the fancy price tag. That first box fan? Tough, simple and unmistakably Mistral. It quickly became an icon, and the start of something much bigger.

A woman lying in bed reading a book while a vintage-style teal fan sits on a white bedside table next to her. The room has white walls and a white wooden headboard.

a lot can happen in five decades.

A story shaped by the way Australians live. We’re still doing what we do best - making reliable appliances that work hard and make life at home a little easier. From grandma’s kitchen to your local Bunnings, here’s how Mistral became an Aussie staple.

1968

Where it all began.
Back in Adelaide, South Australia, a simple box fan marked the beginning of Mistral and a whole lot of appliances made for Australian homes.

1984

A Mistral throwback.
An original TV ad featuring one of our long time staples - the Mistral rangehood. A familiar face in Aussie kitchens for decades.

1990

A new chapter for Mistral.
Mistral joins the Gerard family, bringing more than 100 years of electrical expertise into the mix.

1998

We’ve always liked a big adventure.
Mistral sponsors Jesse Martin on his legendary voyage around the world - solo, nonstop and seriously impressive. Not a bad way to make a little history.

2000

We find a new home at Bunnings!
Mistral hits the shelves across Australia, bringing our appliances into homes all over the country. From our home to yours.

2007

SA born and bred.
We’re proudly South Aussie, so when it came to backing the footy, there was really only one team for us. We’re proud to have been Adelaide Crows sponsors.

2023

A fresh look, same Mistral.
We unveiled a refreshed identity, marking a new chapter for Mistral while staying true to what we’ve always stood for: reliability, value and making everyday life at home a little easier.

2026

Things got a little smarter in the kitchen.
The Supersmart Pro Kitchen Machine arrived, bringing smart technology, clever functions and guided recipes to the kitchen. More creating, less fuss. Sounds pretty good to us.

made for everyday life

For nearly 60 years, Mistral has been making reliable, high-quality appliances designed for real Australian homes. 

From the kitchen to the laundry, cleaning up to winding down, our products are made to make everyday life a little easier.

Practical. Reliable. Great value. No unnecessary fuss. Just appliances that look good, work hard and get the job done.

Because whatever your home needs, whatever the moment calls for, there’s a Mistral for it.

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proudly Australian

We know Australian homes because we're part of them. Simple as that.

nearly 60 years strong

Trusted by Australian homes for generations, and still creating appliances made for real life. 

we've got you covered

Whatever your home needs, we've got you covered. Quality, innovation and value that makes sense.

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