Era Publications was established as an educational publisher in 1971 as “English Research Association” (E.R.A.), a partnership of six people based in Adelaide, South Australia. The business is currently celebrating 35 years as an educational publisher.

Rodney was a teacher, school administrator, curriculum writer and author before beginning the publishing business. The first product published was “Formalities and Written Expression Skills” using teaching methodology based on a research thesis by Rodney Martin in his professional studies at the University of South Australia.

The business came to be wholly owned by Rodney and Sandra Martin as R D Martin Pty Ltd trading as Era Publications in 1977. Era Publications, which began operations in the tin garage of a suburban home in Lockleys, South Australia, grew to own its offices and warehouse on Grange Road, Flinders Park, in Adelaide, South Australia.

The talented team at Era Publications is dedicated to improving the classroom experience for students and teachers worldwide. Its effectiveness in achieving this is way beyond what might be normally expected from a small publishing business. The only way it can achieve this is through efficiency and excellence. 

The company’s publications have been translated into 19 languages other than English and have been distributed or published in over 30 countries.