Business South August 2020

Johnson Bros Transport was established at Karamea in 1959, primarily servicing the local rural sector, but later diversifying into logging and coal cartage. Following the purchase of another local business, the company relocated to Westport where it remains today. In 2006, the current owners Mark & Penny McIntyre and Lon & Tracey Bradley, bought the business from the last Johnson family member still involved in the business. The new owners chose to retain the strong local identity and history. A lime works in the Upper Buller Gorge was purchased around the same time, supplying both rural customers and the Stockton coal mine. The business has grown signi cantly since then, from an initial eet of about 10 trucks to the 40 heavy trucks and the other heavy equipment it has today. There is a large involvement with rural transport work but also work for the numerous West Coast mines and other industry here. Having outgrown its central Westport site, the company relocated in 2013 to a new 5 hectare purpose developed site on the edge of town. The site includes administration and despatch of ces, a fully equipped 7-bay mechanical and engineering workshop, brake rollers, numerous storage and freight sheds, loading banks and a 25-metre weighbridge. The company employs its own panelbeater / painter and auto electrician. The company has about 55 permanent fulltime employees. A contracting division operates heavy equipment at Stockton Coal Mine, Westport, contracting to BT Mining. Based in Westport is the gravel crushing, civil and rural contract work. The company is a strong advocate for local business and individuals through sponsorship and supporting the local businesses. The company recently purchased Bulk & General, a 6-truck transport business in Murchison, further strengthening its position in the Buller and surrounding districts. 65 Stafford St, Westport, 7892 | 03 789 7609 | 03 789 6425 | admin@jbt.co.nz Your transport specialists in livestock, bulk cartage, coal, fertiliser & stockfood, plus much more Buller & Murchison based covering the West Coast, Nelson / Tasman, Canterbury. TRANSPORT