| 15 Tru-Bilt Industries REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Popular with their clientele is the TruGard Configurator that can help turn ideas into a visible plan with 3D visual effects and personalised illustrations. “It works really well and you can quickly make changes to cover all options.” Their Dunedin factory team is also busy this year making bollards for the domestic market, largely due to the surge in ram raids and retail owners wanting to upgrade their shop fronts. As Mark observes, bollards will also help protect premises from accidental vehicle damage. As well as meeting demand in New Zealand, Tru-Gard steel safety systems have been selling well in Australia for the past 20 years and in other safety conscious markets around the world. “Where we have got to in our journey is because of our dedicated workforce and strong relationships with our customers.” Mark and his family remain at the heart of this business success story. His brother Paul runs the workshop and Mark’s daughter Saffron has joined the 20-strong factory team. “It has been a big journey through to where we are today.” The Tru-Bilt factory team. Photo: Gregor Richardson ODT • • •
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