Who We Are
DK Stainless is a leading sheet metal fabrication business based in Brisbane, Australia. We are not only passionate about your pets, but we also want to shine the global spotlight on the quality and value of Australian manufacturing.
We know you only want the best for your furry family members and we’re on a mission to give pet owners peace of mind when it comes to providing the necessities of care for your pets. Our products have a focus on wellbeing, functionality, durability, and sustainability.
These days, the market is full of short-lived and disposable products which often break, need replacing and in most cases unfortunately end up in landfill. Through innovation, quality, precision, and service – we create products which are truly built to a lifetime. We have taken responsibility to play our part in designing and manufacturing products from quality materials which are made to last, saving our customers time and money - Buy quality. Buy once!
Our Story
Our Founder, Dan, is a sheet metal fabricator by trade and a master of his craft with over 15 years experience. In 2009, he had the opportunity to represent Australia in the 40th WorldSkills International Competition in Calgary, Canada - the gold standard of skills excellence.
This competition raises the profile of skilled people by showing the world how important skills are in achieving economic growth. Dan placed 3rd against the world's leading sheet metal fabricators. Before this, Australia had never placed in the sheet metal fabrication category of the competition.
Creation of the Pet Rehydration Station™
Years later, Dan was looking to find a water bowl solution for his Australian Kelpie, Boss, who took great pleasure in knocking over his water bucket every day. "After trying out several auto-filling water troughs from overseas manufacturers, I found that none were reliable enough for Boss, who would tip over or break these products" - Dan Karanges.
Using his practical skills and knowledge from his trade, Dan took it upon himself to design and manufacture a cool and reliable drinking bowl that Boss couldn't knock over or destroy. And this is how DK Stainless came to be.
After humble beginnings in a backyard shed, some power tools and a D-I-Y attitude, DK Stainless has expanded operations to provide high-quality Aussie-made pet products to thousands of happy pet owners worldwide. One of Dan's greatest passions is keeping Australian manufacturing alive and jobs right here in our backyard - this is who we are and this is why we exist. Thanks for being a part of it!
Did you know...
Your average household pet can go days without food. However, without water, the effects of dehydration will show in as little as 24 hours.
THE SOLUTIONWhy the Pet Rehydration Station™ is the last water bowl you'll need
Since 2016, our Pet Rehydration Station™ has been providing thousands of pet owners around the world with peace of mind that their furry members will never go without a cool, fresh, reliable source of water.
Using the highest quality materials and an indestructible design, our Pet Rehydration Station™ will last a lifetime. We’re that confident that they are 100% pet-proof that we even back any products manufactured by us with a 10-year warranty against any manufacturing faults and defects.
Being constructed from a highly reflective material with a high temperature tolerance, the Pet Rehydration Station™ is not only able to withstand extreme temperatures, but it also deflects direct sunlight significantly better than plastics and other materials. When exposed to direct sunlight for a couple hours, the water temperature inside our units should only fluctuate a couple degrees, if any at all. Our units have been confirmed to maintain a cool and consistent temperature in rural desert regions of Australia where temperatures exceeding 45 °C (113°F) is the norm.
Designing and manufacturing our products in Australia has allowed us to ensure the Pet Rehydration Station™ has been tried and tested in the toughest conditions and complies with some of the strictest plumbing standards and regulations in the world.
Each and every Pet Rehydration Station™ is proudly assembled by hand with love at our workshop in Brisbane, Australia. From our backyard to yours.
