October is Small Business Month! And to celebrate, we’re highlighting some of the great small businesses we have throughout the region.
Today we are celebrating with a communication specialist, a local cereal miller, and the best place to head for hardware.
R&R Communications
Your all-in-one communications partner.
Armidale, NSW 2350
Based in Uralla, R&R Communications has built a strong reputation across the New England Tablelands for delivering high-quality, all-in-one solutions in security, data, electrical, IT, and wireless communications.
What sets R&R apart is their ability to provide complete services under one roof. From installing CCTV and alarms to wiring data networks, upgrading electrical systems, setting up office IT, or boosting mobile and wireless signals – one call connects you with a trusted local team that can do it all.
Servicing towns including Armidale, Glen Innes, Guyra, Walcha, and beyond, R&R understands the unique demands of regional homes, farms, and businesses. Every project – from residential jobs to large commercial installs – is delivered with care, expertise, and a focus on long-term reliability.
In today’s world, staying secure, connected, and productive is essential. With R&R Communications, you minimise risks, avoid costly downtime, and enjoy the confidence that your systems are built to last.
FPM Cereal Milling Systems
Because good bread starts with good flour.
1 Showground Road, Tamworth, NSW 2340
FPM Cereal Milling Systems is a proudly independent, family-owned milling company based in Tamworth, NSW.
Since 2004, husband-and-wife team Kevin and Robyn Sherrie, together with their daughter Katherine, have been producing high-quality cereal and pulse-based products for both commercial bakers and home enthusiasts.
Unlike the overseas-owned milling groups that dominate the Australian flour market, FPM focuses on local grain, artisanal techniques, and personal service.
Their range includes baker’s flour, wholemeal, rye, spelt, and stoneground products – all crafted with care to meet the needs of bakeries, pizzerias, and home bakers alike.
With deliveries stretching across Australia, FPM remains a rare example of a family-run flour mill committed to freshness, quality, and community.
When you purchase from FPM, you are not just buying flour – you are supporting local farmers, a regional family business, and a tradition of milling that values connection and craftsmanship.
Inverell H Hardware
Built on knowledge, driven by community.
37 Brissett St. Inverell, NSW 2360
For over 20 years, Inverell H Hardware has been the go-to local destination for quality tools, building materials, and trusted advice. Proudly owned and operated in Inverell, the store is more than just a hardware supplier – it’s a community partner, backing local sporting teams, fundraisers, and events.
Since 2021, the business has been led by Simon Green, a local builder with more than 30 years of experience on the tools. Simon’s knowledge, combined with a skilled and friendly team, ensures that every customer – from tradies to DIYers – gets the right products and the right advice.
With their own delivery trucks, Inverell H Hardware services a wide region, making it easy to get what you need, when you need it. Customers can count on a broad range of stock, access to special orders, and the kind of personalised service the big chains simply can’t match.
Recognised as HBT’s NSW Store of the Year in 2024, Inverell H Hardware continues to set the standard for quality, reliability, and community spirit.
Throughout October, we’ll run stories highlighting the great local businesses we have right here in our communities. This is a free service – the businesses highlighted have not paid for this story.
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