Simpson was an innovator and introduced labour-saving machinery and new products such as fire-proof safes, bedsteads, japanned ware, colonial ovens and gas stoves.

Simpson was an innovative company which pioneered the “fluid drive” system which borrowed much of its mechanical design influence from automotive technology.

In 1986, Simpson merged with Email Limited, an industrial conglomerate specialising in refrigeration, electric meters and metals distribution.

[4] As of 2016[update] Electrolux was still using the Simpson brand name in Australia and New Zealand for a range of washing machines and dryers.

[5] The Pope brand (now owned by Toro Australia), continues to be used for lines of garden watering and sprinkler products.