Business South December 2025

18 | Everything to keep grass cut, trees trimmed With two very capable managers at the helm - Reuben Warner leading sales, and Steven Hunt serving as operations manager - Brand Mowers & Chainsaws continues to grow its reach and reputation. Brand Mowers & Chainsaws T T Kim Newth “This was our first time as a finalist at these awards; it has been in our sights over the past few years so we’re really stoked to have received this accolade.” REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Rangiora’s Brand Mowers & Chainsaws - North Canterbury’s go-to destination for outdoor power equipment - is a respected frontrunner on sales and service. Winning the 1st Runner Up Customer Service Award at the 2025 North Canterbury Business Awards has further underlined the company’s strong reputation. This well-respected Husqvarna Crown Dealer is one of the region’s busiest sales and service centres. Winning this recognition has been a proud milestone for the team. “This was our first time as a finalist at these awards; it has been in our sights over the past few years so we’re really stoked to have received this accolade,” says Sales Manager Reuben Warner. The Brand family are well-known within the industry and well-respected in the region. Tony Brand founded Brand Logging 40 years ago, followed by Brand Mechanical and Brand Earth Moving. In 2019, Brand Mowers & Chainsaws joined the line-up, sharing in the family’s wealth of knowledge and industry experience accumulated through the years. With two very capable managers at the helm - Reuben Warner leading sales, and Steven Hunt serving as operations manager - Brand Mowers & Chainsaws continues to grow its reach and reputation. An extensive display of Husqvarna products holds pride of place at the company’s Flaxton Road showroom. There are plenty of quality options to choose from in-store, including the latest ride-on mowers, push mowers and robotic auto-mowers, plus chainsaws, other outdoor power equipment, parts and accessories. Brand Mowers & Chainsaws’ fully equipped workshop ensures the right support is always there when needed for servicing and repairs. “Husqvarna is our primary retail brand, but we also service and repair any brand of outdoor power equipment with an engine on it.” Their loyal customer base ranges from arborists to logging crews, contractors and lifestyle property owners. Spring and summer are the busiest seasons for the team; when the grass is growing, people need a quick turnaround on breakdowns, repairs and servicing. Brand Mowers encourages customers to plan ahead on servicing. For the last few years, they have offered a service promotion - free pickup and delivery on all ride-on mowers, which has proven very popular. “This year we had the best response ever. We were doing pick-ups Waimakariri-wide,” says Reuben. Windy spring conditions saw the chainsaws come out. Brand Mowers & Chainsaws has the expertise to keep gear in top condition with professional chain sharpening and industry qualified technicians to carry out chainsaw servicing and repairs. Exciting new mower options are available to keep the grass in check this summer. Autonomous robotic mowers are rising in popularity with busy lifestyle block owners who don’t want to sit for hours on a ride-on. Brand Mowers & Chainsaws are experts in robotic mowing solutions, suitable for big backyards through to sports grounds and golf clubs. “Robotic mowers are such a time saver and are so versatile - and Husqvarna Automowers are renowned as being the best in the industry.” Whatever the requirement, Brand’s focus is firmly on the customer. “Our staff have the knowledge and experience to offer good guidance. “It’s about understanding what the customers’ needs are and what they’re trying to achieve, and educating them at the same time so they have the right product for their purpose.” Forestry Road, Ashley Forest, North Canterbury (03) 313 8224 www.brandmechanical.co.nz Your Trusted Husqvarna Dealer Brand Mowers & Chainsaws is a trusted Husqvarna Crown Dealer and one of North Canterbury’s busiest service centres. Backed by industry expertise, our team offers professional sales, servicing, and support for all outdoor power equipment. Ride-on Mowers | Robotic Mowers | Chainsaws | Trimmers | Blowers | Battery Equipment brandmowers.co.nz sales@brandmowers.co.nz

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