44 | Business has grown from a single digger R & L Drainage offers a wide range of services. Kelly Deeks For nearly three decades, R & L Drainage has been a trusted name in farm and agricultural drainage, excavation, and transportation in Otorohanga. Established in 1996 by Ross and Leigh Pevreal, the business has grown from a single digger and a determined vision to a well-respected company known for its reliability, dedication, and expertise. While helping out friends on their dairy farm in 1996, Ross was contemplating his next steps. A conversation over lunch with his boss led to a pivotal moment when the farmer, a passionate heavy machinery enthusiast, encouraged Ross to follow his dream of buying a digger, and promised him his first job. Despite initial doubts, especially after passing numerous businesses with diggers on their way to consult their accountant, the couple pressed on. “We saw all those diggers and thought, does Otorohanga really need another one?” Leigh says. But their accountant reinforced their decision, highlighting that they’d never have a more affordable opportunity to start their own business. With that reassurance, the first digger was delivered straight to the farmer’s property, marking the beginning of a new chapter for Ross and Leigh and the start of R & L Drainage. The early years were filled with relentless hard work. Ross would spend long days on the job site then move his machine at night on a hired transporter. The business took a major step forward by purchasing an old transporter to move equipment more efficiently then in 2007, acquired a tip truck and hired a full time truck driver, ensuring they were no longer reliant on others for aggregate delivery. In 2011, R & L Drainage hired its first full-time digger operator, who is still with the company today, and is now part of a team of 10. In 2021, R & L Drainage achieved a long-held dream with the purchase of a brand-new DAF tractor unit. RURAL SERVICES » R & L Drainage We provide professional quality advice and friendly service to dairy, drystock, forestry, horticulture and rural businesses throughout New Zealand. Bailey Ingham are proud to support R & L Drainage 18 Maniapoto Street Otorohanga 07 873 7325 41 Bank Street Te Awamutu 07 870 1888 | 29 Hakiaha Street Taumarunui 07 895 7312 info@baileyingham.co.nz | www.baileyingham.co.nz NZ's preferred machine control system Unicontrol machine control hardware empowers earthmoving companies to achieve unparalleled precision in their operations. With Unicontrol, you can effortlessly transform designs into reality, ensuring every movement aligns with your plans. Unparalleled Accuracy • Increased Efficency • Remote Management www.baypositioning.co.nz 0508 UNI GPS (0508 864 477) info@baypositioning.co.nz 0277 406 055 sicelydieselservices@hotmail.com 240 Maniapoto Street, Otorohanga i i i i . i , · Road transport machinery servicing & maintenance · 24-hour call out Proudly supporting R & L Drainage
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