Keeping the fishing fleets running When engineering repairs are needed or machinery has to be overhauled, then vessel owners know they can rely on the specialist services o ered by Timaru-based engineering company Wallace & Cooper. Founded in 1903, Wallace & Cooper is a leader in marine and industrial engineering, as well as hydraulics and sheet metal. The company has a proven track record for completing large contracts within condensed time frames to meet the fast-paced requirements of clients in ishing, manufacturing and other sectors. Large ishing boats working on tight schedules cannot a ord delays on maintenance work. “That’s why we always go above and beyond to ensure we provide an e icient service and complete our contracts ahead of time and on budget,” says Gary Cross, Wallace & Cooper’s Managing Director. Wallace & Cooper is equipped with an advanced engineering workshop that boasts a wide range of specialist equipment including cranes that can lift up to 110 tonnes. The company also has one of the largest 4 ½ axis CNC machining plants in the South Canterbury region, capable of machining items up to 2.6m wide by 4m long by 1.8m high, or up to 20 tonnes in weight. “We undertake regular maintenance contract work across the South Island in marine, as well as mining and all aspects of general engineering.” Marine engineering projects undertaken by the company include not only maintenance work, but also being engaged in annual surveys and dry dockings. The specialist team can take care of every job that needs to be done, right through to overhauling trawl winches, lifting equipment and ish meal plants or troubleshooting any other equipment needs. Vessels serviced and repaired by Wallace & Cooper range from small boats through to container ships and foreign-owned super trawlers, along with New Zealand vessels for clients such as Talley’s. While fast turnarounds are critically important, Wallace & Cooper is also proud to stand by the consistently high quality of their team’s workmanship. As the company observes, “our sta are our greatest asset.” Sta travel to other locations to service vessels as required. Wallace & Cooper can also step up as project manager, overseeing contractors as required for vessel repairs. In the engineering division at the Port of Timaru, Wallace & Cooper employs a specialist team that includes experienced marine engineers, fabricators, stainless stell workers, itters and machinists, mechanical engineers, project engineers, as well as apprentices. Complementing that team is the hydraulic division that operates out of a purpose-built 800sqm building at the Port of Timaru and a sheet metal workshop, enabling complete design, manufacture and installation of all sheet metal requirements. As well, the company has a successful retail arm, supplying a broad range of engineering products and a sales division dedicated to supporting specialist needs of their clientele. Wallace & Cooper is the parent company for The Front Store engineering supply business, operating out of Nelson, Ashburton, Washdyke in Timaru and the Port Timaru. It is also the parent company for Canterbury Castings, a foundry located in Timaru; Timaru-based engineering company Andar Ltd; and Dunedin-based Wallace & Cooper Otago. All these companies proudly supply services to Talley’s. PO Box 387, 12 Charman Street, Timaru, NZ www.wce.co.nz +64 3 684 7159
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