Starting in 1930, E. D. Oates Pty Ltd has expanded through both internally generated growth and acquisition. During 1980s and 1990s, the development of warehouses and sales offices in all mainland capitals resulted in E. D. Oates becoming the leading supplier of cleaning products in Australasia. In July 2005, E. D. Oates was acquired by GUD Holdings Pty Ltd. GUD has been listed on the Australian Stock Exchange for over 50 years and is included in the S & P ASX 200 index. At the commencement of 2008 the Oates (R) range comprises over 1200 products (brushware, mops, buckets, sponges, wipes and scourers) and customers range from the largest Supermarkets, DIY Chains and Mass Merchants to specialized cleaning outlets and export customers across the Pacific and Asia.