Business Central October 2026

52 | 027 249 6212 heavytowing.co.nz info@heavytowing.co.nz • Towing, Salvage & Winch Work • Quick, Hassle-Free Response • Heavy Haulage • Machinery Transporter Local and Nationwide AUTOMOTIVE Mobile Mechanical Solutions T T Aimee Wilson Entering a very exciting new era Each MMS branch combines strong local relationships with the capability of one connected regional company. Mobile Mechanical Solutions is entering an exciting new era as it strengthens one of the lower North Island’s most comprehensive commercial vehicle and construction machinery support networks. Across three strategically located branches in Palmerston North, Masterton and Whanganui, approximately 45 employees and 12 fully equipped mobile service vehicles provide the parts, expertise and responsive support needed to keep customers’ businesses moving. For customers, the MMS difference is straightforward: one trusted regional partner for parts, scheduled servicing, complex repairs, field service, hydraulic repairs, compliance inspections and after-hours breakdown support. Each MMS branch combines strong local relationships with the capability of one connected regional company. People, technical knowledge, specialist tooling and parts resources are shared across the network, allowing MMS to support independent operators, local contractors, major commercial customers and large vehicle fleets. “Our customers need more than someone who can repair a vehicle or machine,” director Blair Emmett said. “They need a service partner who understands the cost of downtime, responds when needed and helps keep their business operating.” The company’s mobile service fleet enables technicians to complete servicing, diagnostics and repairs at customer depots, worksites and roadside locations. After-hours assistance is also available from 6pm to 7am on weekdays and throughout weekends. MMS partners with Vehicle Inspection New Zealand to offer Warrant of Fitness and Certificate of Fitness inspections through its Masterton and Whanganui branches. Combining inspections, servicing and repairs at one location helps busy fleet operators reduce downtime and manage compliance more efficiently. MMS represents some of the world’s most respected commercial vehicle and construction machinery brands, including Scania, MAN, Western Star, Detroit Diesel, Isuzu, Iveco, Kobelco and Bobcat. It is also a Hydraulink distributor in Palmerston North. These relationships give customers access to manufacturer-backed servicing, genuine parts, specialist diagnostics and current technical information. MMS also supplies aftermarket components, sources hard-to-find parts and imports replacement parts for Volvo construction machinery. Continued investment in manufacturer training, diagnostic technology and specialist tooling ensures the MMS team can support increasingly sophisticated vehicles and machinery. The company is also expanding its parts capability to give customers faster access to the right products, whether MMS completes the repair or supplies the parts directly. The future strength of MMS depends on great people. The company invests in apprenticeships, technical training and leadership development, creating opportunities for employees to progress into qualified technical, supervisory and management roles. MMS is focused on supporting more commercial fleets, strengthening customer partnerships and expanding its parts, workshop and mobile-service capability. Technology will also help improve communication, efficiency and the consistency of the customer experience across all three branches. At the centre of this direction is the MMS purpose: to create better futures for its people, its customers and the communities it serves. With strong foundations, respected partnerships and a skilled team committed to continually improving, Mobile Mechanical Solutions is ready for what comes next—and ready to keep more lower North Island businesses moving. For MMS, the best years are still ahead. For all your Structural and Architectural Needs WATERJET CUTTING • MACHINE SHOP • STAINLESS STEEL • CERTIFIED WELDING (STRUCTURAL & PIPE) • SHEET-METAL WORK PH: 06 344 4108 | 437 Heads Rd E: mike@eliteengineering.co.nz

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