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The Sun
Friday October 17, 2014
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Specialists in providing skilled vineyard labour
Thornhill Horticultural Labour Specialists Thornhill Horticultural Contracting Ltd is a well established labour supply company here in Marlborough and has experienced crews ready to work. Led by South Island manager John Bibby, the company first began in Hawkes Bay before diversifying into Marlborough in 2006. What began as a small operation with 40 workers has since grown to around 350, enabling Thornhill Horticultural Contracting Ltd to meet the region’s growing demand.
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“Our crews are reliable and are available all year round,” John says. It provides crews of workers from New Zealand and overseas which have been trained to carry out a huge range of work. “We specialise in a wide spectrum of work including pruning, bud rubbing, wire lifting, planting and young vine training - the whole lot,” he says. Thornhill Horticultural Contracting Ltd has a 90 percent return rate of its overseas
workers, meaning they are skilled and experienced in the work and with NZ life. To find out more contact Thornhill Horticultural Contracting Ltd to discuss your needs and for a free quote.
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Suresh Prasad has always enjoyed working with his hands and brings a wealth of experience to Blenheim Upholstery which he took over two months ago. His experience includes 10 years operating a business in Fiji where he was the preferred furniture supplier to Courts Fiji Ltd. His plan was always to start his own business in New Zealand and when his family moved here six years ago he joined Ian Kerry’s team at Marlborough Motor Trimmers. There he was kept busy with
vehicle upholstery and trimming, making boat squabs, furniture repair, and even antique furniture restoration. During this time Suresh also worked part-time for Julian Campbell Upholstery. “Julian helped me a lot and really gave me the boost I needed to start this business, so I am very grateful to him, and also Ian Kerry and David Brooks from Marlborough Motor Trimmers”, Suresh says.” Blenheim Upholstery offers a full restoration and repair service, and is happy to make house calls to assess and quote.
Suresh also builds new furniture, taking his client’s idea and taking it from planning through to completion. Suresh stands by his workmanship, and welcomes clients to visit his workshop in John Street.
Trillo Metals The Trillo family has been turning scrap metal into cash for over 50 years. Head Office is based in the Cloudy Bay Business Park near Riverlands, owned and operated by Craig Trillo and his partner Tuini. Craig is proud to say Trillo Metals is 100 percent family owned and locally operated, and represents three generations in the industry. “My father Graeme Trillo started in the scrap industry in Christchurch in 1963 and I joined him in 1990. I established Trillo Metals in
Christchurch in 1998 where two of my sons now work, expanding into Blenheim in November 2000, which is now our operational base,” he says. Trillo Metals accepts a huge variety of metals from drink cans and corrugated iron, right through to steel farming implements and stainless steel from the wine industry. The metal is sorted and pressed before being exported to countries such as China and Indonesia. Craig and his team will collect scrap metal from
commercial companies in Marlborough, while the public can drop off to their yard. “We weigh the metal and pay the person for it, so it’s a win win for all of us. We sort the metal and they walk out with cash in their pocket,” Craig says.
Simply Joinery Simply Joinery owner Glen Godsiff has been operating his business for 18 months, offering the people of Marlborough high quality custom built joinery. Originally from Marlborough Glen completed his apprenticeship in joinery before spending 11 years working for reputable companies and alongside award winning architects producing traditionally made solid timber joinery. After returning home to Marlborough an opportunity arose to start his own business, one he jumped at. Simply Joinery has since been
gaining momentum while Glen develops relationships within the industry. An area Glen specialises in is Bespoke kitchens and cabinetry. “I produce one off custom designed kitchens and to make the process easy for the client, using high resolution 3D images that takes the client through from concept to manufacture,” he says. Simply Joinery also specialises in solid timber exterior joinery (doors and windows), using traditional methods of construction and incorporate them with modern technology and
design. “This results in joinery that looks great, functions well and stands up to the demands of everyday living,” he says. Glen services the whole of Marlborough, including the Marlborough Sounds areas and is happy to discuss any job, big and small.