| 9 T T Russell Fredric Impressive work makes company proud Todd Mudie Group staff was a finalist in the Large Business categor at the South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce Business Awards. South Canterbury Business Awards: Todd Mudie Group REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Todd Mudie Group staff enjoyed a fantastic night at the South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards on August 16, where the company was a finalist in the Large Business category. Todd Mudie Group (TMG) marketing manager Braden Hopkins says, while the interior and exterior finishing solutions business did not take the top award in the Large Business category, its management and staff are extremely proud of the result, especially considering the calibre of the entrants. TMG competed against winner Heartland Potato Chips, Fairlie Bakehouse and Barkers of Geraldine, which won the supreme award. “There are pretty heavy hitters in terms of large businesses in the region, so we’re pleased to be placed alongside some pretty significant local businesses,” Braden says. TMG employs about 55 staff working across five divisions. These comprise interior plastering/Gib fixing, paint, exterior plastering, tiling and flooring, with each division having a dedicated manager. Operations hub manager Ange Lumsden heads all of the communications, liaising with the team, builders, clients and subcontractors. Robust processes have been established to ensure high standards of professionalism, quality and finish of all work from start to completion. TMG’s trade operations, which cover a wide variety of residential and commercial projects, are supported by an office team of 10 that includes finance, quotation managers and the operations team. Braden has worked in his role for 16 months, bringing eight years’ marketing experience to the business. His work includes social media content creation, and he enjoys getting around the various projects to take and post photographs, along with managing digital advertising, which is all part of “telling our story and showing the public all of the impressive work that we are doing”. Some of that impressive work ranges from installing exterior Classic Stone and specialised finishes, a classic restaurant interior, eye-catching patterned tiles in a heritage house, niche new projects and renovation-related work, through to painting Caroline Bay’s iconic sound shell. The area covered by TMG extends to the central South Island, with recent large newbuild projects including Alps Motel Twizel, and Geraldine Health Centre, which have both been significant projects. The health centre job comprised the full Gib stopping as well as interior and exterior painting. TMG was engaged as a subcontractor to Thompson Construction Engineering & Precast for the same level of work completed for the motel project, as well as Gib fixing and exterior plastering. Gaining these projects highlights the importance of maintaining consistently high standards, which garners trust and good relationships among businesses that have the option to choose between subcontractors, Braden says. “It’s absolutely fundamental. The key to consistent workloads is keeping those relationships strong, and making sure that we do everything in our power to make it as easy as possible for them, so that means good communication, making sure that our team are there when they are needed. “Having multiple trades is definitely a good selling point as well when we are talking to builders or commercial construction people too. It means less sub-trades that they have to deal with.” Also fundamental to TMG is its strong community involvement. “It is a big part of why we are in business; it’s a part of our mission and values, is giving back to the South Canterbury community in any way that we can.” TMG was incredibly proud to fundraise over $11,000 contributing towards the $40,000 raised for the Cancer Society though its participation in the South Canterbury ANZ Challenge. TMG was the winner of the event, which involved staff from four local business putting their bodies on the line in a series of fitness challenges held in Timaru on Daffodil Day. “I’m really proud of our team and the hard work they put in training for the event. The trophy looks great in our office too.” Proudly Supporting Todd Mudie Group PROUD TO SUPPORT TODD MUDIE GROUP www.classicstone.co.nz Proudly supportingToddMudieGroup P: 0800 278 663 E: info@classicstone.co.nz NZ’s Premium Stone Veneer
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