42 | Riverlea Group: Iline Construction T T Richard Loader Future proofing major growth plans T T to page 44 REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Nearing completion in the new industrial development of Northgate in Horotiu, Riverlea Group’s new purpose-built manufacturing/office facility is designed to consolidate the company’s Hamilton based operations and future proof its aggressive growth plans. A manufacturing wholesaler, distributing to retailers like Placemakers, Mite10, ITM, and Bunnings, Riverlea Group’s diverse range of products include the Duratuf brand of garden sheds, which have a focus on the quality sector of the market. “We’re about to launch into a range of garages with the Stormà brand name,” says Director Laurie Dunn, whose father Basil founded the business in 1992. “In 2009 we took over the Greens brand of wheelbarrows, and in 2018 we bought out our largest competitor, New Zealand Wheelbarrows. Armorsteel is our roofing division, and those products are mainly sold into the rural farm shed industry. We also have a lifestyle category that encompasses BBQ orientated products, including firepits, charcoal, and outdoor fires.” In the heart of the Golden Triangle, the facility’s location provides excellent access to SH1 and 1C, servicing supply chains in the northern routes and throughout the greater Waikato region. A design and build project led by Bay of Plenty based Iline Construction, the new facility will be ready for occupancy in July, and replaces Riverlea’s current facility built in 2015. “We never thought we would outgrow that building, but we did within six years. Combined with canopies, our new building provides 8856sqm of space, with a 13metre stud, suitable for racking and storage. “Most of the space will be utilised for manufacturing, and there’s a 6.3tonne gantry crane running down one side of the building with a 29-metre span, that will replace the use of forklifts constantly shifting heavy coils of steel. “Most of the space will be utilised for manufacturing, and there’s a 6.3 tonne gantry crane running down one side of the building with a 29-metre span....” tel 07 8299465 Wilco is proud to supply Riverlea Group with precast concrete components and has recently opened a branch in Horotiu, Hamilton, to continue our service of the Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions. Building upon a 60-year history at the company’s Papakura plant, our ongoing quality assurance system and commitment to quality principles and procedures provides for total customer satisfaction: high quality precast components and a smoother, faster construction process. Suppliers of precast panels for Riverlea’s new Head Office project. WILCO PRECAST LTD, 66 BOUNDARY ROAD, PAPAKURA TEL (09) 295 1060 WILCOWAIKATO, 52 EVOLUTION DRIVE, HOROTIU, TEL 07 829 9465 www.wilcoprecast.co.nz
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