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| 3 T TSue Russell Building community connection Renée Wentzel, Hauraki Council’s Waste Manager, taking recycling to the next level. Hauraki Council REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT “You know I would like it to get to the place where ‘waste’ is like a coffee-table conversation, bringing a bit of the responsibility back to consumers.” Not everyone would declare a passion for recycling to the same extent as Renée Wentzel, Hauraki Council’s Waste Manager, but through stoic determination and a commitment to delivering better environmental outcomes, she’s certainly leaving her mark. Renée has been with the council for 10 years and says the work she undertakes feels very rewarding. “I’m the contract manager for the curb side collection, plus I oversee two transfer stations and a couple of landfill sites. My role is also in the strategic space where I align services to meet future needs and I have quite a strong focus on collaboration with the private sector, so there’s plenty to keep me busy and that’s what I love,” Renée says. And in her role as strategic leader Renée ensures a focus on waste minimisation is always to the fore. “You know it’s not just about recycling. It’s about building a connection with the community,” Renée says. “I love having feedback from people as to how they think we can improve services and by minimising waste, the added benefit of keeping waste collection costs as low as possible, is something I really care about.” Breaking down the common perception that waste is a ‘council problem’ to instead build a sense of ownership by people living in the community is a priority and that, Renée says, only comes about with lots of opportunities to discuss, engage and educate. “You know I would like it to get to the place where ‘waste’ is like a coffee-table conversation, bringing a bit of the responsibility back to consumers.” All the good work and very positive energy Renée has for helping reduce the waste footprint, have this year been acknowledged as a finalist at the WasteMINZ + ALGA Awards, , something she is very humble about. “It was my group manager at Council who nominated me and it was wonderful to attend the conference which brought together the private and public sectors aligned to waste control in a very collaborative space. Judges noted that Hauraki Council’s waste management achievements were driven by strong value-led leadership, an engaged frontline built from the ground up and a strong focus on practical systems that worked for people, staff and the environment. Staff have moved from desk-based roles to active community educators and special mention was made of the positive outcomes that have been achieved in redesigning transfer station operations and workflow. “That’s been a really positive change. By reconfiguring the layout of parts of the transfer station, we’ve been able to engage better with residents, build trust and education around recycling. We’ve also worked closely with local businesses.” And there’s a proactive approach taken by Council in order to better understand current waste practices by its citizens, Renée says. “We sample 150 bins each week to understand just how much that could be recycled is being thrown out. That was a real eye-opener because we realised with better waste management practices by people at home, they could essentially reduce how often they need to put their rubbish out.” That link between good practice and direct savings for people is one that Renée is keen to push. In Hauraki, district waste is collected by a user-pay tag system, so any reduction in volume means consumers benefit and with an ageing population, many of whom are on fixed incomes, any saving is important. Bringing discussion into a very practical approach is something Renée is keen to foster. An example of this are her food workshops. Half of the time is used discussing food storage and using food scraps followed by practical cooking demonstrations. “Things like this start conversations and get people thinking.” With a lot of infectious enthusiasm for all things ‘waste’ Renée says there’s plenty of work ahead and ideas evolving to push the message out even further. “I feel very lucky to have a job I just love, working with people that really care and bringing positive messages out into the community we serve.” Providing Comprehensive Hazardous Waste Management Solutions We specialize in the identification, collection, transportation, and management of hazardous waste materials from household, to workshop to commercial. Haz-Tech Environmental Hazardous Substance Management 0274 751 134 ray@haztech.co.nz haztech.co.nz We are proud to have worked along side the Whakatane District Council on the Henderson Street Stormwater project, delivering local electrical and automation expertise while supporting our community. 38a Valley Road, Whakatane 07 308 5620 accounts@electrocare.co.nz

4 | REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Aspec Construction T TKaren Phelps Firm celebrates 40-year milestone Aspec Construction has a string of landmark projects to its name. T T to page 6 “We measure our success by how well we live out our principles. We face each challenge with a steadfast commitment to delivering the best for everyone involved.” When Aspec Construction was founded in 1986, Auckland’s skyline looked very different. Four decades on, the company has grown from a small local contractor into one of the region’s most trusted names in construction, with a team of more than 180 people and a portfolio that spans education, healthcare, retirement living and commercial development across greater Auckland. As the company celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2026, managing director at Aspec Construction Matthew Donaghy says it does so with a string of landmark projects to its name, several current builds nominated at prestigious industry awards and a culture that has kept talented people coming back and staying for the long term. It is a fitting tribute to an organisation built on relationships, repeat business and an uncompromising commitment to quality. “We measure our success by how well we live out our principles,” says Matthew. “We face each challenge with a steadfast commitment to delivering the best for everyone involved.” Among the projects drawing industry recognition this year is the University of Auckland’s Old Choral Hall, currently nominated at the Property Industry Awards. Matthew says the restoration and transformation of the iconic building stands as a testament to Aspec’s capability in delivering complex, high-profile commercial work marrying the demands of a heritage structure with the expectations of a modern institution. Also nominated at the Property Industry Awards is the Oceania Franklin Amenities Building, while the Diocesan School for Girls’ Chapel of Our Glorified Lord and St Barnabas Seismic Upgrade has earned a nomination at the Architecture Awards. “Three nominations across two major award programmes in a single year reflect the consistency and calibre of work Aspec delivers across its diverse portfolio,” says director and construction manager at Aspec, Jeff Robertson. “These are exactly the kinds of projects that define what the company has become over 40 years.” Other recently completed projects include Kings College’s Performing Arts Centre, AUT’s WQ Building Level 4 Wellness Centre fitout, Highbrook Crossing (Goodman Property), Remuera Rail Station, Waterford Apartments, and works at Saint Kentigern Boys and Girls School and Holy Cross School for the Catholic Archdiocese of Auckland. Ongoing projects include Metlifecare Parkside Village, Kings School’s JR Fletcher Memorial building, the Saint Kentigern College Wingate Building, and Kidz First at Middlemore Hospital, a pipeline that underscores the company’s strength across the education, retirement, healthcare and commercial sectors. Jeff says that what sets Aspec apart from many of its competitors is a delivery model that gives clients a single point of contact across construction, interiors and maintenance covering the full life cycle of a building. Whether through Early Contractor Involvement, Design and Build, open-book Preliminary and General pricing or competitively tendered projects, it offers flexibility without compromising on accountability or transparency. “Our success is built on the collective strength of our team and partners,” explains Jeff. “We embrace open communication, teamwork and mutual support to achieve common goals. By working closely together we turn challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation.” A significant proportion of Aspec’s work comes through repeat clients and referrals, which Jeff says is a sign that the relationships it builds outlast individual projects. “Clients across education, healthcare, retirement and commercial sectors have returned to Aspec time and again, trusting us to deliver across multiple projects over many years. That trust is earned through reliability, clear communication and a track record of meeting deadlines and budgets without cutting corners.” Crane and Transport Hire projects & Heavy Lift Lift Planning & Engineering Tilt up Panels and Precast Erection OUR CAPABILITIES Civil Construction & Infrastructure General Construction Manufacturing & Industrial Renewable Energy WHATWE DO ANYLIFT, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME AUCKLAND PH: 09 277 2227 ADDRESS: 12 LANGLEY RD, WIRI, AUCKLAND EMAIL: ENQUIRIES@UNIVERSALCRANES.CO.NZ WAIKATO PH: 07 849 3846 ADDRESS: 86 SUNSHINE AVE, TE RAPA, HAMILTON EMAIL: ENQUIRIES@UNIVERSALCRANES.CO.NZ WWW.UNIVERSALCRANES.CO.NZ

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6 | Aspec celebrates 40 years The University of Auckland’s Old Choral Hall, currently nominated at the Property Industry Awards. T T from page 4 Aspec Construction REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT That culture of care runs deep within the business. For example Matthew joined the company as an apprentice in 1999 and has risen through the ranks to lead it today, a journey that speaks volumes about what Aspec values. Many employees have been with the company for more than a decade, with some marking 20 and even 30 years of service. The company actively invests in apprenticeships, cadetships and professional development, promoting from within wherever possible. “We believe our greatest strength is our people,” says Matthew. “And the sense of family that comes from working together, celebrating together and giving back together.” That ethos extends beyond the workplace. Aspec has a long history of supporting various charitable initiatives and community fundraising efforts and partners with MATES in Construction to promote mental health awareness across the industry. All staff have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme, a reflection of the company’s belief that health and safety extends well beyond the physical risks of a construction site. On the environmental front, Aspec is a Toitū Carbon Reduce certified organisation, measuring and actively reducing its carbon footprint. In 2026 it also became Enviromark Gold certified and has previously delivered multiple Green Star projects, including a Living Building Challenge project demonstrating that sustainability is not a marketing position but an operational commitment. Aspec Construction is supported by a strong network of trusted trade partners who share its standards and among them are South Pacific Scaffolding, Alpha Fire, Savory Construction, Hills Commercial Floors, Illingworth Plumbing, and City Siteworks. “These long-standing relationships are part of what allows Aspec to deliver consistently, project after project, across the region,” says Matthew. Forty years in, he says the foundations are as solid as ever. “With a growing pipeline, a loyal workforce, award-nominated projects and a reputation built on decades of delivery, Aspec Construction remains as firmly embedded in Auckland’s built environment as the buildings it has helped shape and we look forward to the future and continuing to deliver the best for our team, our clients and the communities we serve.” 125 Fred Taylor Drive. Whenuapai

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8 | Aspec Construction: The Holy Cross School T TKaren Phelps Facility a game-changer for school The Block 1 facility provides eight teaching spaces across two levels and incorporates flexible learning areas. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Holy Cross Catholic School in Lavelle Road, Henderson, Auckland, has welcomed pupils into a striking new two-storey building that promises to transform the way teachers and children learn together. “Students are enjoying being in a bright new environment and the views from the balcony are fantastic. There are break-out areas with bleachers, nooks and crannies and they can go there with their laptops,” says Principal Janice Borsos. Designed by Ignite Architects on behalf of the Catholic Archdiocese of Auckland, the building replaces aging infrastructure with Block 2 now in the pipeline. The Block 1 facility provides eight teaching spaces across two levels and incorporates flexible learning areas, project spaces and resource zones. An entirely new facility for the school is a fully equipped kitchen, complete with large tables so children can do artwork, creative projects and cooking. Janice says that it has already been used in a variety of ways including pupils bringing in vegetables and working alongside a teacher to cook soup for Matariki. Two stained-glass windows, one at each end of the building, echo the windows of the school’s parish church. Janice says the colours are reflected throughout the building’s design, tying the school together visually and spiritually. The building also features automated windows that respond to changing weather conditions. “It really regulates the temperature and the learning environment,” says Janice. The new space has fostered closer collaboration amongst staff as well as pupils. “There are more opportunities for teachers to come together and learn from more experienced colleagues, which improves outcomes for the children,” says Janice. “Because teachers have more classroom relief days, the environment is supportive for teachers and children alike. “Because there are other teachers around, they can support the reliever as well to continue the programme, so there is handson support there and it’s a more consistent experience for the children.” Aspec Construction managed the project within the live school environment on a confined site, bordered by existing buildings and property boundaries, requiring careful planning to avoid disrupting daily school operations. Through strong stakeholder engagement and a proactive approach to health and safety, it delivered a high-quality facility within a genuinely challenging operational context. “It was an absolute dream. I’m not exaggerating,” says Janice. “The builders and the communication were so great. They let us know when anything was going on and I was completely kept up to date. PERMCON SOLUTIONS. WATCH OUR VIDEO HERE: Considered permeable on resource and building consents. Deemed functionally equivalent to grass. Ideal for rights-of-way, carparks, footpaths and other hardstand areas. Available with 62% less embodied carbon as Permcon CarbonLow. PERMCON PERMEABLE CONCRETE IS: SOLVE YOUR SITE COVERAGE ISSUES! PROUD SUPPLIER OF ASPEC CONSTRUCTION Permcon permeable concrete in situ at Holy Cross Catholic School in Auckland proud to support Aspec Construction sales@shadesystems.co.nz www.shadesystems.co.nz Strategic design and shade e ectiveness Enhanced shade materials - extreme warranties, UV protective elements High strength and durable fabrics Let us take care of it for you. concrete & paving bydesign Your Design, By Design CALL US TODAY 09 869 4168 EMAIL quote@bydesignconcrete.co.nz VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.bydesignconcrete.co.nz FREE QUOTE RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Retaining Walls Paving Concrete Permeable Concrete OUR SERVICES

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10 | McConnell Dowell T T Virginia Wright Wharf project showcases expertise The project was a finalist in this year’s over $10 million category at the Engineering New Zealand Awards. “Providing a better life in the communities we work in is an important part of what we do. We invested back into Tonga with 20 per cent of the project spend supporting the local community and businesses.” REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT For over 65 years clients have been going to McConnell Dowell with complex projects requiring innovative solutions. Their engineering-led expertise spans building, civil, electrical, fabrication, marine, mechanical, pipelines, rail, tunnel and underground construction resulting in the completion of thousands of successful infrastructure projects around the world. Most recently McConnell Dowell Project Manager Frank Schubert led a team that refurbished and extended the Queen Sālote International Wharf in Nuku’alofa. The scope was to repair, modernize and increase port capacity after cyclone damage. One berth needed to remain serviceable, to allow the import and export of goods, as shipping and the port is a key economic lifeline for Tonga, so the work was done in stages. The upgraded Queen Sālote Wharf can accommodate larger ships, withstand climate change and is ready to play a key role in the island’s future growth. Frank Schubert is proud of McConnell Dowell’s legacy in Tonga. “Providing a better life in the communities we work in is an important part of what we do. We invested back into Tonga with 20 per cent of the project spend supporting the local community and businesses,” he says. Creating a strong health and safety culture was important to McConnell Dowell and their success was recognised with a Health & Safety commendation at the New Zealand Safeguard Awards. The project was also a finalist in this year’s over $10 million category at the Engineering New Zealand Awards: the Arthur Mead Award with criteria which focus on sustainability, community, social impact, and safety. National Environmental Manager, New Zealand and Pacific Islands, Brendon Barnett was the Health, Safety, Environment, Quality Manager on the project for close to three years. One of his key responsibilities was ensuring there were no detrimental impacts on the environment. “When we’re working in sensitive marine environments up in the Pacific Islands where the water quality’s really good, and the reefs are healthy, we want to leave it the way we found it.” Keeping their impact to a minimum involved measures such as using silt curtains to prevent displaced sediment spreading and settling over the reefs, minimising waste, and recycling. Alrite Steel are passionate about supplying high quality, cost effective and compliant steel products throughout New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. With a combined experience in 80 years of industry knowledge, Alrite Steel is your New Zealand Steel Distributor. www.alrite.co.nz 09 270 2008 info@alrite.co.nz Brendon’s role also extended to training the construction crew to follow the project’s best practice environmental obligations. Their team included Tongan leaders and supervisors in areas like Human Resources and Health & Safety who were fluent in Tongan. “Many of our supervisors in New Zealand jumped at the opportunity to work in Tonga and be involved in such an important national infrastructure project. It really helped to have people who spoke the language and understood the community,” says Brendon. “About 80% of our workforce (of around 180) were local and hadn’t worked in construction at this scale so it helped to have Tongan speakers in the environmental training,” says Brendon. The team saved 13,395 tonnes of CO2e (carbon dioxide gas equivalent) during the project. “We diverted 85% of waste generated from landfill by reusing 2160 tonnes of concrete from the old wharf deck in rock walls saving 6,480 TCO2e and helping protect the coast from erosion.” “We had a fantastic team,” says Project Manager Frank Schubert. “Construction was completed on time, and I’m very proud of the health and safety on the job with over one million hours worked without a single lost time injury.” “What has been most rewarding is seeing young engineers grow, take on new challenges and succeed.” For McConnell Dowell sustainable construction, respecting and protecting these beautiful Pacific environments, and contributing positively to the local community is part of responsible project delivery.

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12 | Attika T T Kim Newth Industry specialists with an eye for growth We have good people on the ground nationwide. A real focus for us as we look ahead is South Auckland, Waikato and Tauranga, where we’re seeking further growth.” REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Attika’s reputation for clarity, expertise and smart simplicity in commercial and industrial construction is resonating with businesses in the North Island’s Golden Triangle area that are looking for a reliable partner to deliver bespoke, turnkey design- and-build plans. Operating nationwide, Attika has a new, purpose-built head office in Timaru and dedicated staff based in Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin and Gore. Attika’s project range includes warehouse and office facilities, large-format retail premises, and industrial workshops and showrooms. “Focusing on these specific types of projects and working across multiple regions allows us to build more depth and strength,” says Attika general manager Almanzo Boakes. “We have good people on the ground nationwide. A real focus for us as we look ahead is South Auckland, Waikato and Tauranga, where we’re seeking further growth.” Attika’s Auckland site manager is highly experienced on large-scale construction projects. “We already have a great team there and are looking to build that up even more. It’s an exciting time for us,” Almanzo says. Attika has full in-house design and structural capability, so all details are taken care of by one unified team. Attika’s close-knit team also includes QS and pre-construction specialists, who manage estimating, engineering and preliminary design. Potential risks are identified and addressed early to ensure projects stay on time, on budget and are done right. Members of Attika’s senior team include talented industry specialists like Jessica Wieldraayer (head of design), Craig Buist (commercial and procurement lead), and Henry Stuart (senior project manager), who bring many decades of experience to their respective roles. “That depth of understanding we bring to projects is a real strength,” says Almanzo. “Our clients know they can work directly with us on getting the building right for them. The added bonus we get from providing end-to-end building solutions is efficiency. For example, we source steel ourselves and have a really tight relationship with many key suppliers.” Attika’s integrated design-and-build approach is ideally suited to difficult projects where there are risks of cost escalation, for • Education • Commercial • Hospitality • Carpet Tiles • Vinyl • Autex 0800 867 028 | ModoCommercial.co.nz ARCHITECTURAL CLADDING OF ENDURING QUALITY We design, manufacture, and install aluminium, HPL, and fibre cement cladding systems for interior and exterior applications. 021 1976743 artisancs.co.nz LET'S DISCUSS YOUR NEXT PROJECT barclay@artisancs.co.nz example, due to challenging ground conditions, or tricky engineering challenges. On projects like these, the Attika team members work together, pooling their collective expertise to deliver optimal value engineered solutions tailored to the client’s needs, budget and timelines. The company’s new head office in Timaru exemplifies the scale and standard at which they operate. The impressive new, two-storey office and warehouse building has consolidated their business, allowing for closer collaboration and greater efficiencies. “Our head of design, Jessica, designed our building from the ground up, right through to the fit-out – she’s done many of our other flagship projects, too,” Almanzo says. “We have three in our structural team and two in architectural, who support her. We match the right people to the project and deliver everything required, including bespoke architectural elements through to fit-out. When a large-scale flagship project is done 100% right, it becomes a real long-term legacy asset.”

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14 | Atkore Unistrut Proudly supporting Aluminium Forged by Nature, Enhanced by Altus® Your trusted, customer focused supplier of carbon, stainless, engineering steels and aluminium. Customers are at the forefront of our priorities, and this is reflected in ourpromise of delivering in full, on time. Vulcan proudly support the team at Atkore W W W . V U L C A N . C O T T Sue Russell Expanded plant proving its worth Toby Ferguson, left, and Atkore NZ General manager, David Harding, at the new Atkore plant. It’s been an exciting period of development for building services support manufacturer Atkore Unistrut as it settles into its new purpose-built facility in Horotiu, just north of Hamilton. For branch manager, Toby Ferguson, the new 6300sqm factory and headquarters has delivered sustainable future-proofing to the multi-national business. “We moved into this building over two years ago, and it’s been wonderful, having spent 25 years in a 1900sqm facility that we had well and truly outgrown,” Toby says. Asked how to describe the systems they manufacture, Toby says it’s best to think of them as ‘Meccano for adults’. “While we dispatch standard products to support electrical and service fitouts for buildings, we’re specialists in creating bespoke infrastructure designed and manufactured specifically to meet a project’s specifications. I think this is why the technology has proven a game-changer for industry.” The new building was designed to deliver an efficient, user-friendly manufacturing plant, complete with racking extending to 8 metres in height. Toby says everyone working at the factory appreciates the thought that went into its design, including the 1100sqm covered canopy where freight is loaded and unloaded. And the building also heralded a significant change in operations, dropping from two shifts to one, meaning everyone is on site at the same time, building a sense of team, while also leaving room for expansion if needed. “Just things like state-of-the-art air extraction for our welders and a comfortable recreational space have delivered real benefits to the team on the ground.” Toby says designing the $20 million building from scratch was a massive undertaking. Because many of the products manufactured on site are large in scale, it made sense to offset the columns supporting the building. “We spent significant time looking at a few options before settling on the specifications for this building, and that was time well spent as we’re delighted with how this building functions. Feedback from the team has been very positive.” Located close to the Waikato Expressway, Toby says that since its opening, the plant has proven its worth by increasing manufacturing capacity and ensuring efficient freight in and out. And while the building is large, the team is relatively small, with a total of 28 people across manufacturing, administration and logistics. Toby says this size works very well with the advanced systems that Atkore Unistrut operates. “Since operating the one shift, this number works very well, and if demand increases, we have the capacity to take on more.” REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT The significant increase in floor space has enabled the addition of machinery, including a new 3kW fibre laser cutter, and provided space for the in-house mechanical engineer to offer a raft of services to industry. “We’ve become very busy in the seismic engineering space these past 10 years or so, and while we mainly service the industry, our products are also increasingly used in the retail and hospitality sectors.” The company’s heritage dates to the 1920s in the United States, where architect Charles Attwood developed a ground-breaking channel support system, designed to clip together without welding and capable of easily increasing in scale and load capacity. Proof of its popularity can be seen here in the array of projects Atkore Unistrut’s building service support infrastructure system can be found, including the Waterview Tunnel, City Rail Link, the Christchurch Convention Centre and the iconic Auckland Harbour Bridge, to name a few. “We’re feeling very positive about the future; now we have a factory capable of meeting our needs as demand continues to grow. We certainly couldn’t have chosen a better location.”

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16 | Perry Grating Our workshop here in Tauranga has an extensive array of fabrication equipment and an awesome team to assist with client and consultants requirements. 07 578 8751 info@pipefitters.co.nz 140 Birch Avenue, Tauranga Impact Engineering proudly supports Perry Grating Ltd - Tauranga REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Leading the way in grating The New Zealand owned and operated company has built a solid reputation as a leading supplier of products manufactured from aluminium, mild and galvanized steel, Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP), and stainless steel. T T Virginia Wright “We’ve done a lot of architectural work for residential houses like walls or decorative screens....” Based in Tauranga, Perry Grating Limited has been manufacturing high-quality walkway and structural grating products since the 1970’s. The New Zealand owned and operated company has built a solid reputation as a leading supplier of products manufactured from aluminium, mild and galvanized steel, Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP), and stainless steel. Manager Adrian Trumm started in engineering at the age of 20, working his way up to become a manager at his previous company, before deciding he was ready for a change. He had become QS (Quantity Surveying) qualified so when the manager at Perry Grating offered him a QS job he took it, and four years later when his manager left the company he was promoted to the role That was 13 years ago and those engineering and QS skills underpin a lot of what Adrian does as he and his equally skilled colleagues consistently and reliably design, quote, manufacture and deliver the grating systems which are an essential part of so many industrial and commercial enterprises. Grating is a catch-all phrase for the hardwearing platforms, and walkway systems that also offer breathability. ”A lot of companies need an open area which is where grating comes in because it’s not solid, it’s an open flooring system also used on stairways and walkways. “We’ve done a lot of architectural work for residential houses like walls or decorative screens and we also produce concept projects such as an airport hangar that looks like the wing of an aeroplane.” says Adrian. Perry Grating bring in raw material as needed from their long-standing suppliers in China to supplement the stock they keep on hand and manufacture their own stainless-steel grating from scratch on site, to order. “At the moment we’re doing a lot of grating products and handrail products for our client Rotorua Steel Structures for Te Mihi which is a geothermal power station in Taupo. We also provide a lot of our FRP gratings for floors in substations.” FRP or Fibre Reinforced Polymer is light, cost-effective, non-corrosive and non-combustible which makes it ideal for an electrical substation. But regardless of the material being used Perry Grating’s job is to accurately price the job so that if they’re awarded the project they can reliably provide it to their client in manageable-sized pieces ready for easy assembly inside a larger structure, something like a Meccano set. “We’re known for providing the best pricing we can, in a detailed quote, which enables our clients in turn to give a price to their customers they know they can rely on. There’ll be no extras added on to it at a later date.” says Adrian. Their service is backed up with their ISO Telarc 9001/2015 accreditation guaranteeing that they do exactly what they say they do. 90% of their product is galvanized and it’s galvanized to AS/NZ 4680-2006 standard. Both are important for a company which provides a niche product to other companies. Whether it’s a $300,000 job, or a $300 grate designed and built to order for a customer’s driveway the same care is taken with the same level of service. “A lot of our clients say they like dealing with us because of our level of service which is consistent across every customer. Any job is as important to us as the next.”

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