| 35 ENGINEERING Triple R Engineering Next generation is already taking shape Extending the life of a very expensive piece of equipment for our customer to keep their plant running whilst they source a new one (top). Manufacturing a new Cam sprocket for a customer (below). T T Karen Phelps For companies requiring reliability, expertise and trustworthiness in their engineering partner, longevity is important. This makes it particularly significant that the next generation is already taking shape at family-owned Triple R Engineering, helping ensure the knowledge and experience built up over decades continues to benefit its customers. Based in Palmerston North, Triple R Engineering was established in 1981, initially providing engineering services to the wood and pulp industry before expanding into a broad range of heavy industrial and engineering work. Today the company is owned by Debbie and Mark Delport, with son Craig now also an integral part of the business. “People tell us our service is second to none,” says Debbie. “We service the equipment of major companies all over New Zealand because of the depth of experience within our team. With Craig becoming increasingly involved in the day-to-day running of the business, we are building continuity for the future. He brings practical workshop experience from his welding background and is now developing a broader understanding of procurement, stock, customer requirements and the overall operation of the business, while continuing to learn from our long-serving team.” Triple R Engineering specialises in the manufacture of new and replacement components and parts, as well as repairing, rebuilding and refurbishing industrial plant and machinery. For owners and operators the company’s depth of experience can be particularly valuable when equipment breaks down and every hour of lost production can have a significant impact. “Breakdowns can cost companies time and money and it’s critical their equipment is up and running as quickly as possible,” says Mark. “We are known for being able to respond rapidly and come up with the right solution.” That ability is supported by Triple R Engineering’s extensive in-house capabilities, which include machining, CNC machining, welding and fabrication, metal spraying, surface reclamation, grinding, grit blasting, painting and surface finishing. Debbie says that having multiple specialist services under one roof means customers do not have to coordinate repair or manufacturing work between several suppliers. The company is particularly experienced in both manufacturing new or replacement components and restoring worn or damaged components, giving customers the flexibility to choose the most practical solution for the job. A worn shaft, for example, can potentially have its surface rebuilt using specialist metal spraying before being machined back to specification. This can extend the working life of a component and reduce costs, lead times and material waste. That practical problem-solving expertise has been developed through years of working with customers and their equipment, including older or complex machinery where drawings may no longer be available. Triple R Engineering’s longevity is now being matched by investment in people, including apprentices, who will carry that expertise into the future. “As a family-owned business we believe continuity does not happen by chance. It comes from giving younger people opportunities to learn, develop and gradually take on greater responsibility,” says Debbie. “For us investing WE SPECIALISE IN COMPONENT RESTORATION, REBUILD AND MANUFACTURE in younger people is about retaining practical engineering knowledge, building capability for the future and creating continuity within both Triple R and the wider engineering industry.” “We also have long-standing experienced and dedicated staff with extremely high levels of skill. Without them the business wouldn’t be where it is today.”
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