56 | TRANSPORT D & E MacMillan Hiab & Haulage T T Karen Phelps Honed their expertise to perfection Beyond its hiab and haulage work D & E MacMillan Hiab & Haulage offers an impressive range of additional services. CORESTEEL FAR NORTH 0210481572 | shirley.neho@coresteel.co.nz Proudly supporting D & E MacMillan HIAB & Haulage A diverse family business in the heart of Kaitaia has been serving customers transport and haulage needs for nearly 20 years. D & E MacMillan Hiab & Haulage was founded in 2004 by Donna and Ewan MacMillan, starting as Sodablast Northland Ltd, offering mobile soda and sandblasting services alongside painting services, complemented by a transport arm. Over the years the dynamic duo has grown their enterprise and in 2019 they expanded the transport side introducing a hiab truck to the fleet. With an unparalleled 30 years of experience in haulage Ewan, a fully licensed transport driver, and Donna, a fully licensed Load Pilot Class 2, have honed their expertise to perfection ensuring their clients’ cargo is in safe hands. “Together we have encountered and successfully moved, shifted or lifted everything imaginable,” says Donna. D & E MacMillan Hiab & Haulage’s services extend all over the North Island offering a diverse range of solutions. One of the company’s prominent services is the hiab crane truck, a truck equipped with its own crane for lifting and transporting heavy goods. “The good thing about this hiab crane lies in its ability to load and unload trucks using the vehicle engine to power the hydraulics of the crane, making it a valuable asset in the haulage industry and for our customers. “We use it to help people shift a wide variety of items such as shipping containers, tiny homes, construction materials like pipes or flat pack houses and more,” says Ewan. D & E MacMillan Hiab & Haulage also use the crane in combination with its fleet of different trucks and trailers to transport various “The good thing about this hiab crane lies in its ability to load and unload trucks using the vehicle engine to power the hydraulics of the crane, making it a valuable asset in the haulage industry and for our customers. raw materials, such as timber, live trees and bags of sand. From spa pools to pallets of products to cabins, they handle everything, accommodating both small and large-scale projects. For those considering hiring a hiab D & E MacMillan Hiab & Haulage provides a no-obligation quote tailored to the specific requirements of each job. Beyond its hiab and haulage work D & E MacMillan Hiab & Haulage offers an impressive range of additional services. Notably the company is experts in buying, selling and moving shipping containers, which have become increasingly popular for diverse applications such as additional storage, garden sheds, pop-up shops, playgrounds and even swimming pools. “We can offer valuable advice before purchase, ensuring people make an informed decision when choosing a shipping container. Mainly selling 20ft containers, we can also cater to specific size needs,” says Donna. When it comes to transporting shipping containers, D & E MacMillan Hiab & Haulage has the experience and equipment to handle this specific task efficiently. Before moving the container, a thorough inspection or photos are required of the pickup and delivery areas is made to ensure a smooth and successful relocation, explains Ewan. D & E MacMillan Hiab & Haulage also specialises in portacoms and portable cabins – another popular service. These modular, relocatable, and transportable buildings serve various purposes, from office spaces, lunchrooms and site offices to classrooms and extra bedrooms or tiny homes, says Ewan. “With their unique design and construction adhering to engineers’ specifications, these portacoms offer comfort and functionality,” he says. D & E MacMillan Hiab & Haulage also goes the extra mile by offering to hire containers and portacoms for people’s short-term needs, making it a convenient solution for storage problems. The company handles the delivery of the cabins anywhere in the North Island. On the sustainability front, D & E MacMillan Hiab & Haulage engages in scrap metal and scrap car removal. “We understand the importance of recycling and environmentally responsible practices, and as such, we offer free scrap metal removal, sometimes even paying for specific items,” says Donna. “It creates a win-win for both us, our customers and the environment. Delivering top notch service and a diverse range of solutions is what D & E MacMillan Hiab & Haulage is passionate about.” Need extra storage space? “It’s a no brainer with an A1 Container. We’ve got the right Container for you!” 0800 400 400 www.a1containers.co.nz A1 CONTAINERS For Sale Shipping Containers NEW & USED
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