| 87 Eastbridge is strategically located within two kilometres of the Port of Napier. The project reinforces our ability to fabricate very heavy horizontal infrastructure in New Zealand.” Specialising in the fabrication of steelwork for bridges, towers, poles and general infrastructure projects, Eastbridge’s unique position in the market comes from its unwavering focus on quality and skill, says Jayden. In the pursuit of maintaining these high standards people are key. Eastbridge invests significantly in training apprentices, ensuring a consistent influx of highly skilled staff. Typically the company has between 10-15 apprentices on staff at any given time. This dedication to cultivating talent extends beyond its own workforce and Eastbridge is a strong advocate for supporting the broader industry, contributing to the development of skilled professionals in the field. Jayden says that Eastbridge is strategically located within two kilometres of the Port of Napier making it ideally situated to serve both the national and international markets. In addition to its location advantages, Eastbridge is affiliated with key industry organizations, including the Heavy Engineering Research Association (HERA) and Steel Construction New Zealand (SCNZ). Eastbridge holds SCNZ Steel Fabricator Certification level CC4, providing clients with the assurance of the company’s competency and quality. The company also stands out for its continuous investment in new technology and equipment. Eastbridge offers unique equipment and solutions that are distinctive within New Zealand’s industrial landscape, further enhancing its reputation as an industry leader. At the moment Eastbridge is busy with numerous projects including a large bridging project at Silverstream in Wellington for Brian Perry Civil. It has also just completed another project associated with the Peacocke development at Southern Gullies, which saw Eastbridge fabricate items for two 60m long network arc bridges. Eastbridge Ltd: New Bridge Projects INFRASTRUCTURE Delivering the goods Booth’s Logistics Flat Deck division has been working with Eastbridge to deliver much needed parts for the construction of the new bridge over the Waikato River to provide a key connection into Peacocke from Hillcrest. Working in tandem with Eastbridge, a specialist in steel bridging, Booth’s Flat Deck division has undertaken the task of transporting both standard and over dimensional work between Hawkes Bay and Hamilton. Booth’s has also worked on the project with Titan Cranes to help transport cranes in and out of the site. "We are committed to delivering on time and communicating e ectively with our clients, especially important on projects like this," says Booth’s operations planner lat decks Nicole Gillespie. Booth’s Flat Deck division, with its nationwide reach and the capacity to transport both small and large loads, has an ever-expanding client list attesting to the invaluable services it provides. It boasts an experienced team with state-of-the-art equipment including a leet of quad lat deck semi-trailers, all permitted up to 48 tonnes gross. Additionally it o ers two 15-metre step deck trailers and two 23-metre long extended trombone trailers. The division’s services include loading and unloading using cranes and forklifts, catering to freight up to 29 metres in length and payloads of up to 28 tonnes. The services extend from door-to-door solutions to interisland freight services, ensuring seamless dispatch and distribution. Booth’s Flat Deck Division is just one facet of the larger company's impressive growth story. 100% Kiwi owned and operated, Booth’s has seen remarkable expansion, now boasting over 400 trucks and a workforce of more than 800 over 20 branches nationwide. Its services cover a wide range including linehaul, metro, lat deck, hiab and container transport and handling, as well as warehousing and third party logistics. “Our key di erence is we’re family founded,” says Nicole. “Craig and Trevor Booth have delivery in their blood. You’ll even catch them behind the wheel when demand calls for it.” She says that innovation has revolutionised the business and ‘Can do. Will do’ is more than just a slogan on the side of Booth’s trucks. “We love helping our customers ind solutions for their ‘outside the box’ projects, with our range of resources and an expert team who deal with a variety of unusual transport and logistics projects,” says Nicole. “We have a unique way of operating that truly sets us apart and we look forward to continuing to assist our customers into the future.”
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