50 | Ag & Marine under new ownership Since taking ownership, the couple has driven the business ahead including increasing the workshop team to four full-time staff and adding a full-time parts manager. Karen Phelps A time of significant growth and innovation has marked the first chapter for Inglewood’s Ag & Marine under new ownership, as local couple Brayden and Courtney Schreiber bring fresh energy to the 35-year-old business they acquired in March 2022. “I have known a lot of our clients since I was young, and have built some strong relationships with them over the years,” says Brayden, who completed his heavy diesel and agricultural equipment apprenticeship at Ag & Marine before taking the helm 14 years later. Born and raised on his family’s dairy and sheep and beef farm in the Kaimata district, Brayden brings an intimate understanding of farmers’ needs to the business, which sets it apart. “Our clients know I understand farming; I know what’s important to them, what work needs to be prioritised. I can be responsive to their needs and have a good knowledge of machinery as I have used most of it myself at one time or another,” says Brayden. Since taking ownership, the couple has driven the business ahead including increasing the workshop team to four full-time staff and adding a full-time parts manager. Brayden says this has helped position the company to meet its clients’ needs and for further growth as demand for services increases. Courtney, who manages the administration, also brings strong local connections, having grown up in Inglewood with family ties to farming through her brother’s sheep and beef operation. Ag & Marine is continually changing and evolving to keep up to date, such as investment in advanced diagnostic equipment enhancing the comprehensive service it offers. The business provides support to the farming community through machinery repairs, vehicle maintenance and general engineering solutions. Its engineering division delivers practical solutions for cowshed modifications and farm equipment adaptations, while the retail side stocks essential farming workshop supplies and equipment offering everything from Rata tractor implements to air compressors, generators and welders. It also provides a range of small engine equipment including ride-on lawnmowers, chainsaws and weed eaters. Brayden says that one of Ag & Marine’s key strengths lies in its ability to perform on-site repairs, minimising downtime for farmers during busy periods. The workshop team handles everything from routine servicing to complex repairs, focusing on extending equipment life and maintaining operational efficiency. Brayden is aware of how their local knowledge and technical expertise, position them well to understand and continue to meet the evolving needs of local farmers.“The entire Ag & Marine team are committed to delivering top-notch service and support. RURAL SERVICES » Ag & Marine Ltd “The entire Ag & Marine team are committed to delivering top-notch service and support.” GF Hyrdraulics provides quality mobile hydraulic and hose repair services. We are the world leaders in motion and control technology through the Parker Hannifin group of products. sales@gfhydraulics.co.nz 06 755 2400 CONTACT US Total Hose & Fittings Service Agents of Phone: (06) 756 7785 Mobile: 027 663 5675 Address: 34 Richmond Street, Inglewood 4330 EXPERIENCED SERVICING & REPAIR OF FARM AND MARINE EQUIPMENT Equipment Servicing & Parts Proud supplier moment... Congrats to Brayden and the team at Ag & Marine for making strides and driving the next gen of agri-mechanical forward. TRACTOR PARTS. AFTERMARKET, OEM & GENUINE. Contact propart.co.nz 0800 PROPART (776 727) We understand the unique demands of farming and strive to provide solutions that keep our clients’ operations running smoothly and effectively. We also want to say a massive thanks to our clients, we wouldn’t be here without them. “We have such a good bunch of loyal clients. Not a day goes by without a joke or a laugh with one of the regulars. At Ag & Marine it’s all about relationships and we highly value each and every one of ours.”
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