When Anthony and Michele Kittel purchased REDARC in 1997, the business was operating out of a tin shed in Lonsdale, South Australia, with just eight employees. Fast forward to today and REDARC is a global leader in advanced electronics manufacturing, employing nearly 400 people across Australia, New Zealand, North America and Europe.
A partnership that grows with you
For more than 20 years, REDARC has relied on William Buck not just as accountants, but as strategic partners.
From purchasing their first property and building their first factory to expanding internationally and investing in industry-leading manufacturing facilities, William Buck has been there to guide the business through each major milestone.
“Working with an integrated firm like William Buck has been critical to our success” say Managing Director Anthony Kittel. “As REDARC has grown and taken on new markets both locally and overseas, William Buck’s experience, depth of personnel and knowledge has been critical for our team.”
How William Buck has supported REDARC’s journey from local innovator to global leader. At every step of their extraordinary journey, William Buck has been by their side.
REDARC – From a small shed to a global stage
Anthony Kittel, Managing Director, delves into the pivotal role that William Buck has played in this transformation, providing strategic advisory and financial services that have been instrumental in navigating complex business challenges and fostering sustainable growth. Discover how William Buck has empowered REDARC to innovate, expand and excel in competitive markets.
More than advisors – an extension of the business
For REDARC, William Buck’s role goes far beyond technical advice. What sets the firm apart is its ability to integrate with REDARC’s team and anticipate needs.
“At all levels of our organisation and within the individual parts of our business we have a key contact at William Buck who is very responsive and flexible to our needs and ensures we get the very best advice exactly when we need it,” Anthony explains.
This deep understanding of the business means conversations are sharper, decisions are quicker and advice is always tailored.
“William Buck know our business so well that a lot of the conversations can get straight to the point because they know exactly what we are after,” says CFO Chris Johnson. “They also know about the future plans of the business so the relationship has got tighter and tighter and it’s more an extension of REDARC than the traditional service provider. The firm has exceeded our expectations.”
Navigating global expansion
As REDARC expanded into the United States and New Zealand, William Buck provided vital guidance on structuring, transfer pricing, tax compliance and local connections through its Praxity global alliance.
“William Buck has been fantastic with our international expansion,” says Chris. “They know where we are now and where we’re going tomorrow, helping us future-proof decisions. Having them alongside us through expansions, acquisitions and capital projects gives me real comfort – it helps me sleep better at night.”
Supporting the family behind the business
William Buck’s support isn’t just about the company; it extends to the family who runs it. The firm help educate the Kittels four children on investing, superannuation, tax and philanthropy.
“It’s been great as our children have grown older to introduce them to William Buck,” says Michele Kittel. “They now have their own advisors, their own relationships and the same trust we’ve had for many years. The relationship with William Buck is so important to us. They’re a safe pair of hands to help look after our family into the future.”
Quarterly family meetings with William Buck advisors ensure continuity, confidence and alignment for the next generation.
Investing in people
Just as REDARC invests in innovation and technology, it invests in its people – and William Buck has supported this. Responding to employee feedback, William Buck now delivers financial wellbeing workshops for REDARC’s team as part of its health and wellbeing program.
“From an employee survey, our people wanted to learn more about finances,” Michele explains. “William Buck has run workshops on financial wellbeing for our team and they’ve become a regular part of our wellbeing calendar.”
“From an employee survey, our people wanted to learn more about finances,” Michele explains. “William Buck has run workshops on financial wellbeing for our team and they’ve become a regular part of our wellbeing calendar.”
Powering growth
When a growing business has the right advisors by its side, it powers growth. At William Buck we provide more than accounting and tax advice; we build lasting relationships, embed ourselves in our client’s journey and bring global reach through the Praxity alliance – all while staying responsive to day-to-day needs.
As Anthony puts it, “William Buck have strongly supported our growth over many years – from buying our first property, building our first factory, installing our first automation equipment, growing our staff numbers, moving international and many more.”
With William Buck at their side, REDARC continues to power ahead – proving what’s possible when businesses have the right advisors growing with them.
