See also One Planet (J&H)
1985
Andrew King (aged 18) begins repairing outdoor gear
Aiking Equipment Repairs repairs rucksacks and sleeping bags
starts business with borrowed sewing machine above Mountain Designs retail shop in Melbourne
1988
designs and makes own Aiking packs
sells repair business to Remote Equipment Repairs to concentrate on pack production
1993
moves to factory space in Flemington, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, as Aiking Pty Ltd
1995
merges with Adventure Designs, Melbourne-based importer and wholesaler of sleeping mats, tents
1997
On 1 October merges with New Zealand company One Planet (originally Australian based J&H Adventure Wear)
Merged business takes on new name of Adventure One Pty Ltd
2000
Adventure One restructured.
manufacturing arm in New Zealand is sold
trademarks of of the old Adventure Designs products 'EarthMat' and 'Mozzie Dome' are sold
One Planet clothes, bivvy bags, and tents no longer produced or distributed
New 'rubberised' style oval logo introduced
2004
On 24 November, factory destroyed by fire resulting from electrical fault
fire occurs on Andrews King's birthday and one week after his daughter's birth
12 December. Contract for new (and present factory in Sunshine, Melbourne) signed.
30 December. First cutting of new product begins
2005
May. First post fire product made available
October. full One Planet line back in retails stores post fire.
participates in a federak government green business program and factory/office goes carbon neutral
2011
Employs around 30 people
One Planet today