64 | T T Bernadette Cooney Creativity and quality helps clients stand out Timaru Signs & Graphix services trucking companies across South Canterbury and the wider South Island, Timaru Signs & Graphix TRANSPORT INDUSTRY Head-turning signs and graphics have been the forte of Timaru Signs & Graphix for over 45 years – turning big ideas into bold realities across commercial vehicle and truck fleets, building signage and bespoke motorsport graphics. While expanding its reach and remaining deeply rooted in its founding values, the business has been proudly locally owned and operated by co-directors Johnny Mason and Ben Derrick for the past eight years – carrying forward the reputation and legacy established by its founder, Peter Taylor. Based at 12 Barnard Street, Timaru, Signs & Graphix employs a strong team of designers and applicators, who collectively bring over a century of industry knowledge to their work, backed by cutting-edge vinyl-printing technology. “The key for us is using the best-quality product, that will last longer,” says Johnny. “We never cut corners on materials or design, because when clients come back years later and their signage still looks great, that’s the best measure of success.” The company’s core strength lies in vehicle fleet graphics. Timaru Signs & Graphix services trucking companies across South Canterbury and the wider South Island, coordinating everything from single-unit wraps to full fleet rebrands. Whether it’s one ute, a fleet of vans or a nationwide truck fleet rollout, the company’s logistics expertise even extends nationwide, with the ability to contract trusted partners elsewhere in New Zealand. “We service a lot of South Island trucking firms,” says Ben. “Our clients can rely on us for attention to detail, consistent quality and creativity that makes sure their brand stands out on the road.” A recent highlight came with a one-off concept for Greta Valley Transport. The client wanted a fresh design for the sides of a livestock truck, and Timaru Signs & Graphix delivered something unforgettable. “They wanted it to appear like you could see inside the truck, so the team created fun window graphics depicting cattle and sheep travelling in luxury passenger style,” says Ben. “Sheep reclining in carriage seats and cows lounging out with headphones – that sort of thing. Fun stuff that makes people stop and take notice.” Recently, they have wrapped their own company van in a bright reflective pink throwback to the 1980s, adding to the portfolio of custom solutions for cars, vans, utes, heavy machinery, and plant equipment. Another standout was a custom wrap for a 60-ton crane, combining client ideas and local imagery to create a unique design that stands out. Other key areas include shop and building signage, window and wall graphics, decals and packaging labels, and large-format billboards. Motorsport graphics is another area of passion. The company has wrapped transporters, race cars, and helmets for teams and individual drivers. They have even branched into team uniforms and apparel design. “It’s an area we really enjoy,” says Johnny. “Motorsport thrives on bold visual identity, so it’s a great match for what we do.” Members of the New Zealand Sign & Display Association, the company continues to evolve, combining the best of new digital tools with quality materials, sharp design, and service that keeps customers coming back. “We never cut corners on materials or design, because when clients come back years later and their signage still looks great, that’s the best measure of success.” Θ Design & Engineering for Design & Build Contracts Θ Maxi Directional Drilling Θ Maxi Trenching Θ Ploughing Θ Pipe lining Θ Long Distance Camera & Pipe Scanning Use the OR code for a link to our website We are experts in complex infrastructure construction and are the go-to company for trenchless installations in New Zealand. We own some of the most advanced machinery in the country and this enables us to handle large and technically challenging projects others shy away from. A snippet of the infrastructure services we provide are identified below; Hadlee & Brunton are proud to have provided services throughout the South Island for 120 Years. menzies.eng@xtra.co.nz 0800 102 324 BuildingMade Simple Civil & Specialist Works | Building Repairs & Maintenance | Hard Landscaping and Driveways New Builds, Renovations & General Building | Building Reports & Project Management Contact Us 027 703 5868 scotty@sjmitchell.co.nz www.sjmitchell.co.nz We’re proud to back TSG with In-house Traffic Management and Sign Fitting Services, helping to keep Timaru moving along and looking sharp!
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