Tony Alder Taps first showroom in 1985.
LIFE'S EXTRAORDINARY. LETS EMBRACE IT.
ABOUT US
Life’s better with Alder
Australian family owned excellence since 1982, Alder have immersed themselves in how you like to live, designing and crafting distinctly Australian tapware, showers and accessories that elevate your experience in the home at every touchpoint.
From vision to obsession
Alder’s story is one of pride, perseverance, and a belief that innovation can elevate the ordinary.
Founded in 1982, Alder rose from humble beginnings. Bringing together a team of highly skilled designers and engineers, we embarked on a journey to revolutionise the tapware industry and redefine bathroom aesthetics with statement style that changes the way you experience a space.
Today, our collection of taps, showers, mixers, and accessories inspire architects, interior designers, and homeowners alike. Designed with passion and engineered with precision, Alder products exude uncomplicated Australian modernism, fusing eminent craftsmanship with sustainable innovation to create timeless experiences at home.
You can now find Alder in homes, hotels, and commercial spaces the world over, transforming spaces and proving that life’s better with Alder.
Humble beginnings in a dining room in 1982.
RIO was the first Collection launched in 1982 and is still sold today.
This is Sarah (now General Manager) at 12 years old doing some work experience in the Tony Alder Taps office.
In 1982, Alders first employee and assembly area at the kitchen bench.
In the early 1980's, Jock Alder backed his son, Tony, with his business idea and loaned him $20k to start Tony Alder Taps. Family is at the core of Alder.
Our History
Over 40 Years of Australian Family Owned Excellence
We started from humble beginnings in a suburban dining room with nothing but an innovative idea and entrepreneurial drive. Today, Alder operates from custom-built state of the art premises with a global world-class team.
1982
Day 1
Tony Alder Taps was founded in January 1982, in a suburban dining room in Perth, WA.
RIO Collection
First to offer coloured tapware at affordable prices to the building market. RIO was the only Collection of products for 13 years and is still going strong today.
1996
Tony Alder Taps to Alder Tapware
Tony Alder Taps changed its name to Alder Tapware and established the Alder Tapware brand.
Verde Collection
VERDE range is launched offering high gloss and metallic finished product to the market. VERDE is still popular today and in many Australian homes.
1998
Vito Bertoni is born on the shores of Lake Como, Italy
Travelling to Italy to source mixer products to add to the range, Tony and Cathy Alder were inspired to establish the brand Vito Bertoni. Influenced by European designs, this upmarket brand reflects the sophistication of the Lake Como area in Italy where it was born.
Alder now promotes both the Alder Tapware and Vito Bertoni brands.
Classico and Alto Mixers
Sourced the first mixer range of product from Italy, launching CLASSICO and ALTO Collections.
2012
SAVE MODE launched
Technology that reduces household hot water energy costs by up to 20% per year. Being water efficient is expected. Being energy efficient as well is extraordinary.
SAVEMODE is core to every Vito Bertoni sink mixer and Collections.
2017
Alder in custom built premises
Given continued growth and the need for expansion, Alder moves to a state-of-the-art purpose built head office, selection center, factory and warehouse in Balcatta WA.
SOHO & FLEX Collections
Designer, quality products launched specifically for the Builders market.
NANOJET™ technology launched
NANOJET™ delivers a powerful and invigorating body jet for every day shower luxury. NANOJET™ is available in the LIFE Panel Shower, HS375 and HS350 shower handsets.
2023
Universal in-wall body systems
Alder delivers it’s own Universal in-wall body system that fits every Vito Bertoni product, regardless of colour finish. Intelligently designed, the innovation offers ultimate flexibility by allowing the colour finish to be interchanged pre or post installation, eliminating costly hold ups and rectification work by enabling easy updates to the finish at any time.
Lead Free tapware
Delivering important public health benefits, Alder has lead free Builders specification level product first to market to support builders to transition early to the new regulatory required lead free tapware.
Progressive cartridge innovation
SOL range is launched using innovative progressive cartridge technology for architecturally designed high end fashion mixers.
Life with DESIGN & BEAUTY
Designing beauty with purpose and having the wisdom to do so since 1982. Australians live in uniquely beautiful ways. Our vast collection of tapware and shower designs celebrate individuality and aesthetics in an array of styles, shapes and forms to help make every detail of your home exude you.
Life with FORM & FUNCTION
Crafting form and function with our hearts and our hands. In Australia, strength is beauty. Alder tapware begs to be used. Touched, pulled, lifted, turned. Working with the finest materials and state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques, every piece is crafted with precision for durability and longevity, rigorously tested to meet and exceed industry standards and gift you a lifetime of pleasure.
Life with PURPOSE
Born to dream beyond what we know today for a better future with socially conscious design for both our wellness and the environment. At Alder, we’ve always believed deeply that sustainability and style can coexist harmoniously. We never waste an opportunity to innovate new ways to minimise our carbon footprint and make a positive impact on the environment, from factory, to showroom and beyond.
Sustainability
For the future
This Australian life is precious. It’s up to all of us to take responsibility to protect our precious resources and create a positive future for all to enjoy.
At Alder, we’ve always believed deeply that sustainability and style can coexist harmoniously. We never waste an opportunity to innovate new ways to deliver socially conscious designs, through minimising our carbon footprint, delivering energy and water saving products and most importantly, prioritising your wellness for a better life.
It’s what they’re made from
Our sustainability story all starts with clever composition and a focus on socially conscious designs for our customers and community. Alder sources materials to minimises the use of lead in the production of tapware and have on average used less than half of the allowable lead under the current Australian Standards. They are at the forefront of delivering lead free products well ahead of the regulation change in May 2026, ensuring a continued focus on wellness.
It’s how efficiently they work
Water is a precious resource that requires innovative design to be enjoyed both responsibly without compromising performance. Alder tapware and showers invite you to enjoy rare moments of indulgence, with innovative tapware and showerheads intelligently designed to deliver optimal water flow while minimising consumption.
It’s how long they last
Day after day, amidst the rigors of this beautiful Australian life, Alder quality endures. Designed with durability and longevity in mind to minimise the need to replace, our sublime craftsmanship and engineering ensure Alder tapware and showerheads stand the test of time.
It’s how they’re made
We’re continuously optimising our manufacturing practices. Energy-efficient technologies reduce waste generation throughout production lines, ensuring we make the most of all available resources.
It’s how we pack them
We prioritise efficient and compact packaging solutions, made from recyclable and biodegradable packaging materials wherever possible, to ensure our exquisite tapware and showerheads make it into your home safely and sustainably.
It’s the benchmarks we set
At Alder, we know sustainability best practice is constantly evolving. We proactively raise our consciousness by working closely with industry experts to stay up to date with the latest eco-friendly technologies, initiatives and certifications.
OUR INNOVATIONS
Anticipating tomorrow’s trends
The way we enjoy our kitchens and bathroom is forever evolving. Alder is continuously thinking forward to anticipate the next trends and ground-breaking technologies that set the benchmark for functionality, socially conscious designs and user experience. We wake up every day at the forefront of innovation, continuously pushing boundaries to revolutionise the industry.
SAVEMODE
Water & Energy Saving Technology
Inspired by nature, designed by intelligence. Alder is committed to saving energy and water to protect the planet with their SAVEMODE innovation. With SAVEMODE when you turn on your mixer tap from the neutral position, you use only 100% cold water. Whereas conventional mixers use 50% hot and 50% cold, thus igniting the hot water system and using unwanted energy. Alders innovative SAVEMODE reduces your use of energy by not igniting the hot water system when it is not required.
LEAD FREE
Delivering Lead Free Tapware
Alder is delivering important public health benefits to our builders, their customers and the community in 2024, with the introduction of lead free tapware at the builder specification and value for money end of the market. With a focus on wellness and living better for a more sustainable life, Alder have focused on delivering lead free products first across their volume products. All of Alder’s current tapware range has used on average less than half the allowable lead under the current Australian Standards. The company has always worked hard to minimise the use of lead.
NANOJET BODY SPRAY
Make everyday extraordinary
The NANOJET is a revolutionary water spray technology that atomises water into small luxurious droplets and increases the surface area by up to 10 times, resulting in better coverage and improved shower performance. This creates an invigorating and powerful body jet experience for every day luxury – it’s a day spa experience every day.
UNIVERSAL IN-WALL BODY
Simplification and choice
ALDER Universal is the universal in-wall body system that fits Vito Bertoni products, regardless of colour finish. Intelligently designed with the handle lever pointing upwards, downwards or progressive function, the innovation offers ultimate flexibility by allowing the colour finish to be interchanged pre or post installation, eliminating costly hold ups and rectification work by enabling easy updates to the finish at any time. To simplify the ALDER Universal required based on the products handle design they are colour coded for easy identification.
