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Oldfields returns to NZ
AFTER A NUMBER of years’ absence from the New Zealand market, Australasian paint equipment and scaffold supplier, Oldfields, is returning to the New Zealand market.
The initial offering is limited to paint application products but scaffolding may follow in the New Year.
“We are thrilled to begin a new chapter in New Zealand,” says Oldfields CEO, Richard Abela.
“Oldfields is on the other side of a renaissance, we have spent the last three years refining our product offering and delivery model and the time is now right.”
In addition to the top-selling Pro
Series roller cover range, Oldfields has returned to its brushmaking roots, having in 2017 launched the Pro Series brush range featuring the E4 Mark II designer filament.
The New Zealand company will
be operated by industry stalwart and Oldfields champion, Nigel Justice.
With 35+ years’ experience in the painting and decorating industry in New Zealand, Nigel will be a familiar face to many.
“Having worked with a number of brands over the years, I can say this is the most exciting by far,” says Nigel. “Authentic and innovative – Oldfields is back!”
All enquiries call 021 522 443.
NZ Steel’s first roof shout!
NEW ZEALAND STEEL hosted the inaugural COLORSTEEL Awards to celebrate roofing and construction excellence in November.
The Awards consist of three categories; Building of the Year; Roofer of the Year; and Young Roofer of the Year.
The very first Building of the Year to be named was Wainui Construction’s Two Sheds in Raglan, taking home a $25,000 prize (photo below right).
Matthew McDougall, of The Roofing Company Canterbury, was announced as the COLORSTEEL Roofer of the Year for his work on the Dagg residence and won a $25,000 travel voucher.
The COLORSTEEL Young Roofer
of the Year went to Vaughan Cook
of Cowperthwaite Roofing, based in Auckland, who took home $10,000 cash.
New Zealand Steel’s CE, Gretta Stephens, was thrilled to have gathered industry experts and enthusiastic up-and-comers to celebrate success and excellence.
“Congratulations to our winners and all of our finalists. It was fantastic to bring everyone together and facilitate conversation between industries and individuals in different stages of their careers.”
www.colorsteel.co.nz/awards
2019’s Roofer and Young Roofer of the Year: L-R: Matthew McDougall; and Vaughan Cook.
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