Goods & Services | SAECOWilson
A national network delivering engineering solutions The concept behind a bearing is very simple: things roll better than they slide. Despite the simplicity, their purpose is integral, making many of the machines we use every day possible. It’s much like the concept behind SAECOWilson – simple, yet integral. A proudly family-owned business that has been servicing New Zealand industry in one form or another since 1919, SAECOWilson specialises in the distribution of bearings, power transmission and engineering supplies to the New Zealand market utilising a branch network of 22 sites.
A wild ride The last couple of years have been a real wild ride for SAECOWilson; new premises in Whangarei, Hastings, Pukekohe, Hamilton, Napier and Invercargill, major showroom upgrades in Rotorua, Penrose, Wiri and Dunedin, and the rest of the branches spruced up with newly added product ranges to give a national footprint of quality bearings, power transmission products, tools and engineering supplies.
“The branches are now full with some really interesting industrial quality products suitable for the factory or equally as good on the farm, in the home or automotive workshop.” The South Island team led the charge in developing the new consumable product range for the country, as they have been in that space for more than 15 years, off the back of the 90 year expertise in bearings.
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Despite the almost 100 year period since its inception, the goal remains the same: fit-for-purpose engineering solutions.
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“We are really excited about the model because we have managed to extend our range but still remain specialist bearing and power transmission suppliers,” Mark says. “Many of the traits required to effectively select tool and consumable products go hand in hand with what our team already know from the bearing and power transmission world. We are known to stock high quality bearings and power transmission products, so for that reason we are very careful in our selection of tool and consumables.” Top quality abrasives like Klingspore, excellent measuring tools like Mitsutoyo, or complimentary pulling equipment from Toledo and great quality power tool like Hitachi and Makita ensures SAECOWilson supplies products that are fit for industrial purposes.
“Last time I came home with a toolkit, pair of working gloves, the roll of hundred mile an hour tape, some drink concentrate that
“Being an independent distributor allows us the capability to select the best product for an application regardless of the brand.”
From abrasivies to welding products. The referbished stores have a great range
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The rebranding and range extension for SAECOWilson has been the result of customer requirements to have much, much more than bearings, explains general manager Mark Forster, whose wife is still trying to ban him from visiting the company’s new shops.
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Our compact gearmotor range has been engineered to deliver real savings. Backed by a 2 year warranty*
Ensuring fast deliveries, we have the highest levels of warehoused stock and a highly qualified team of technicians with over 100 years experience, safe-guarding assembly and quality control. Providing second-to-none, service & 24/7 support. *Subject to selection verification by BTNZ
Ph : 008 432 777 or visit www.bonfiglioli.co.nz
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