McElroy Plumbing
How many generations has the McElroy plumbing family been in business?
McElroy Plumbing is a sixth-generation family plumbing business with roots dating to the mid-1800s. Director David McElroy continues the family trade today.
Six generations of plumbers in the McElroy family, dating back to the mid-1800s
Why it matters
Long-running family businesses show the viability of plumbing as a multigenerational trade career.
Key takeaways
- The McElroy family has been in plumbing for six generations since the mid-1800s.
- Director David McElroy represents the sixth generation running McElroy Plumbing.
- The McElroy name is one of the most enduring in Australian plumbing.
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