Schoolblazer Adds $150,000 to Its Placement as Demand Tops $5.4M
Schoolblazer Limited (ASX: SBZ) is a Sydney-headquartered international schoolwear platform and investment company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker symbol SBZ. Formerly known as Hancock & Gore Ltd, the entity rebranded in February 2026 to align its corporate identity with its dominant operational focus in global school apparel. Originally established in 1867, the company combines historic investment management capabilities with a direct corporate focus on designing, manufacturing, and supplying high-quality school uniforms.
The company operates a fully integrated platform spanning design, responsible sourcing, logistics, and multi-channel distribution across Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Its operational footprint was expanded through the strategic combination of market-leading brands, including Mountcastle, Schoolblazer UK, and Trutex. Through these combined operating businesses, Schoolblazer provides comprehensive bespoke uniform solutions, sportswear ranges, and automated e-commerce platforms tailored directly to independent and government educational institutions.
Positioned as a premier provider in the global education supplies market, Schoolblazer serves thousands of schools and hundreds of thousands of students annually. The company’s strategic focus centers on disciplined capital allocation, supply chain resilience, and digital technological innovation to enhance customer ordering experiences and product sustainability. By maintaining long-standing contractual relationships with partner schools and leveraging scale across international markets, Schoolblazer delivers reliable revenue streams and long-term shareholder value.