About Us
About Quotec
Quotec is a solutions provider for the Australian shed and steel structure industry; with 45 years of first-hand, lived shed industry experience — across every part of the Australian shed and steel structure industry.
We manufactured sheds back in the day when welding frames was the standard. We’ve sold sheds in both display centres and online, erected sheds ourselves, and been franchisors and licensors in the shed industry for over 30 years.
We’re shed people, solving problems for other shed people
“We know first-hand the challenges of running a shed business. We’ve seen what works. We can see what’s coming, based on unbeatable experience – over 45 years right across our industry.
So we’ve created the solutions that connect all the dots and solve the problems… to make a real difference to shed business owners in Australia".
How we help
We offer a range of solutions that use this expertise to advance the success of Australian shed and steel structure businesses. Our shed industry solutions are designed for shed retailers, builders, rural traders, shed erectors, and new business owners. Our solutions are about streamlining and improving the way you do business and the results you get.
- Shed software
- Solutions to get more leads, and more customers for shed businesses
- Shed design and quoting solutions
- Expert advice from industry experts with first-hand experience.
- Custom, special designs for special projects outside the realms of shed software
Deep industry experience and expertise
Over 45+ years of expertise is behind every solution and recommendation we provide at Quotec. This experience goes across the industry, on the ground and behind the scenes, including…
Manufacturers and roll formers
Shed Franchising – First Aussie shed franchisor with franchise outlets nation-wide
Engineering and design
Shed construction and erection
Launching, running, streamlining shed businesses
Shed software development — industry leading, do-it-all shed software
Award-winning, world-first innovations for our industry
Shed lead solutions, getting more retailers more leads
Providing advice and expertise to help Aussie shed businesses thrive
We changed the way shed franchising in Australia works, by offering an option without the lock-in contracts & strict rules
Shed franchising in Australia doesn’t have to come with strict rules, long-term contracts and binding agreements — we made sure of that by creating a much-needed alternative.
When you choose Quotec for your shed software and other shed retail solutions, you’re not locked in and you’re not restricted. We’re here when you need it, but we also offer you complete freedom to do business on your terms.
Our shed industry business solutions increase your sales + profit
Drawing from extensive experience in retail, design, software and the shed and steel structure industry, we are able to support your needs and help you increase your sales and profits via.
Cloud-based & online software solutions
Quotec LIVE and Quotec NOW; everything you need to run your business, and run it well. With no lock-in contracts or commitment.
Quotec QIOSK
Our interactive, user-friendly physical quote + design kiosk — that sits in high-traffic places like hardware stores and trade shows to get you leads before prospects are even aware of your business and with no other marketing required to get customers.
Special shed design
Manual custom shed and steel structure design services for those special shed design projects — complete with engineering and with the input of deep industry expertise.
Who we are as a business
We as a business are a rare mix of history, deep industry experience, and new technology, innovation and advancement.
We have deep industry experience across all corners of the shed and steel structure industry, with our story starting back in the 70s. But we’ve also been known for our innovation and advancement of the Australian shed industry throughout our journey.
What this rare mix of history, new tech and innovation means for you is that you can count on our team to help you with advice built from decades of experience, speak from knowledge acquired over a lifetime in sheds, and think outside the box to come up with new innovations and solutions to problems or challenges faced in the business of sheds.
Want to learn more about our team members, their expertise and experience, or our unbeatable history in the Australian steel structure and shed industry?
Our management team
John Montesalvo
Managing Director
Manufacturer, franchisor, licensor, retailer. 45 years industry experience, 20 years in shed software. Prefers single malt whisky, cohiba cigars & calm lapping water views.
Romina Roncali
Chief Operating Officer
15 years and going strong with Quotec. Experience in software & web development, digital media, retail sales, manufacturing & production. Catch her by the campfire strumming her guitar.
Jeff Butterworth
Senior Software Developer
Over 3 decades of developing software across debt collection, retail & shed industries for desktop, mobile and web. When not developing the best shed software, he can be found chilling in the surf.
Matteo Roncali
Engineering & Design Specialist
Ex-shed erector, current project manager and specialist designer. 10 years experience in retail sales, building & construction. You’ve never seen a human eat as much as this man can.
What we stand for
We stand for quality, innovation, industry-leading technology, ethical business and a customer-first approach. We are proud to be the only shed company to win an Australian Design Award for Engineering Excellence — a coveted national award.
What makes us different?
We’re from the industry, so we offer a higher standard of solutions and support. From shed erecting to manufacturing to software, we know sheds.
- Extensive industry experience – over 45 years in sheds and structures, the steel industry, software, retail, design, construction, innovation, and growing shed and steel structure businesses.
- We champion your business. We're here for you.
- Industry-leading, world first, award-winning solutions — expertise confirmed by accolades.
- We love helping our clients, and are always happy to offer our advice and insights from 45+ years in the industry.
Across all of our solutions, you call the shots whenever you want to
Running a shed business doesn’t have to mean you’re locked into a long-term contract and a franchise model with little say on how you run your business. With Quotec, you are always in control.
Why choose Quotec as your solutions experts?
Our focus is on your success
Our products exist to streamline your quoting, design and ordering processes and maximise your sales. We will never lock you into extensive, hard-to-get-out-of contracts.
We are here for you
We believe in ethical business. And we are here for the advancement of the shed industry. We have a relationship-first approach and want to help your business succeed.
We’ll never back you into a corner
With a genuine care for your business and success, we offer fully flexible options. You can choose how you use our software and/or other solutions, and how long for. We are confident that you will want to stay with us for a long time, and the benefits and impact of our solutions is what keeps people with us — not terms and conditions.
We become more like business partners
Working with us is not just about the product. It’s also about the experience and the help we provide. It’s about the partnership. With decades of extensive industry experience, we are always happy to offer guidance and assistance.
Our expertise becomes your advantage
can directly benefit from our extensive industry knowledge, experience and expertise of more than 45 years.
Let’s chat about how we can improve your success in sheds
Whether you know which of our industry solutions you’d like to learn more about, or you have a problem that you need help solving, our industry experts are here to help you find the best fit for your shed or steel structure business. Get in touch with us to learn more about how our software and solutions can improve your processes and results.