Australian Design Award – the beginning
The ski-slope system that Leaf Stopper® is based on was originally invented in 1989. It was conceived by Michael Sichel (left) and the invention was rewarded with The Australian Design Award in 1991 (Michael Carter pictured right).
Major Innovation – the start of Leaf Stopper®
In May 2005 a very significant step was taken regarding this design and the co-innovators of the first aluminium ski-slope system saw the first aluminium mesh trialled on a Sydney home in Penrith. One of the co-innovators was the owner of the Leaf Stopper® brand. Since that time Leaf Stopper® has grown extensively to be sold throughout all of Australia. It was used on many of the government’s BER programs (Building & Education Revolution) and is continually being installed on schools, commercial work and residential buildings. It is widely specified by architects and builders.
The Distributor
Leaf Stopper® is distributed by Top Idea Australia Pty Ltd from their factories in Smithfield NSW Australia.Top Idea originally started manufacturing and distributing gutter guard accessories in 1996.
The company’s Managing Director and founder, Richard Jelacic, was the co-innovator of the first aluminium ski-slope system gutter guard which is known as Leaf Stopper®.
Top Idea distributes it’s gutter guard and other products through hardwares and reseller outlets Australia Wide. The company is known for prompt, reliable service with a focus on providing innovative and quality based products.
