| 67 Westimber Ltd Westimber had its beginnings when G Gibson & Sons, an independent family business, was established in 1912, milling native timber on a very small scale. In 1937, the company moved to the Red Jacks Road site at Ngahere. TIMBER INDUSTRY “We came back stronger than ever, as less than two years after the fire we acquired the Rangiora Frame & Truss Division and ITM Greymouth within the same year.” another encouraging sign for the local Grey Valley area.” The company is pro-industry, supporting new projects like mining exploration in Waiuta, Reefton and Westport. “(It) means we can supply these businesses with specialist oversize timber baulks, beams and blocks required in day-to-day operations.” The company is regularly involved in vital local projects, such as bridge repairs and upgrade contracts managed by Westroads, Isaac Construction and Fulton Hogan. It has also supplied timber for Department of Conservation walking tracks and huts. Its offering to the market is niche, producing timber sizes less commonly available including processing and treating, Kira says. “We are the only business on the West Coast that operates a dual chemical treatment plant (that offers) custom treating to the public.” Over the last 11 years, Phil and Paul have invested heavily in the company, and it is well placed to continue providing these services into the future.
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