Business North May 2022

| 69 Opposite page: the Whakatōhea Mussels Processing Facility on morning of official opening day. PRODUCTION Whakatōhea Mussels Above, the Whakatōhea Mussels team with awards received at Horizon Energy Group (HEG) Business Excellence Awards 2021. Proud to have been part of this fantastic project and wish Whakatohea Mussels continued success 0800 DOBSONS (0800 362 7667) info@dobsons.net.nz www.dobsons.net.nz Dobsons’ ability to tackle multiple aspects of the job saw it the refrigeration and electrical expert of choice for the newWhakatōhea Mussels Ōpōtiki facility. The company was able to take care of all the electrical needs for the facility including lighting (interior and car park), refrigeration and process machinery (glycol coolstore refrigeration and CO2 spiral blast and storage freezers) and o ice and equipment. Dobsons owner Brian Tucker says the job was complex and took a Dobsons team year to complete and really showcased the skills and expertise of the entire Dobsons team. He says the fact the client, Whakatōhea Mussels, was able to rely on Dobsons to take care of a range of aspects of the project resulted in e iciencies, time and cost savings. “At Dobsons, no matter how challenging or large the project, we get things done on time. Our team put in massive hours on this job so it’s a real testament to their passion and commitment,” says Brian. Dobsons has been established on a reputation of completing high quality workmanship for a competitive price. The company has a history dating back 40 years. Brian, a quali ied electrician with over 30 years experience, and wife Amanda, who brings extensive expertise in administration, bought the company over 20 years ago. A team of around 30 dedicated sta rounds out the Dobsons o ering and includes electricians, refrigeration engineers, electrical inspectors, thermal imager and a water supply expert. Based in Te Serving the Bay of Plenty and beyond for over 40 years Puke and servicing the Bay of Plenty, Brian says that Dobsons has gained the trust and respect of the community as a result of its commitment and know-how. Dobsons is a one stop for electrical and refrigeration services and o ers a full range of solutions including all commercial and domestic electrical services such as commercial refrigeration, coolstore installation and maintenance, controlled atmosphere equipment, air-conditioning and heat pumps, irrigation and water pumps, dairy shed wiring and vat refrigeration. The company works on new installations as well as repairs and maintenance. Brian says that Dobsons is accustomed to working on multiple projects with tight deadlines and knows how important timelines are. Especially working in the Bay of Plenty with its many orchard and farming enterprises. “Our teamwork together to ensure that each job is completed e iciently and e ectively. Our skilled electricians work independently and around our clients’ schedules allowing them to carry on with their day.” He says Dobsons works hard to igure out the best solution for each client’s speci ic needs. It is a three -time winner at the Te Puke Business Awards for its customer service. “When our clients use Dobsons they can trust us to provide expert advice on what it is they need as well as what isn’t needed. We do the thinking for them, providing the best solutions to suit their requirements every time.”

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