Not just Ashburton Glass

Glass is one of those things you take for granted. Probably because you look through it, rather than at it, distracted by what’s on the other side. However, when glass breaks, our mind is suddenly very focused on it, how to replace it, and who to call.

LEFT: The Ashburton Glass team: Adam, Peter, Mandy, Heather & Shane BELOW: The team are the very definition of a family business and go above and beyond for their customers

Fortunately, for local Ruralco members, there’s an easy solution for glass repair; Ashburton Glass Ltd. In fact, that name’s misleading, as this business regularly responds to jobs all over Mid Canterbury. When you talk to the team at Ashburton Glass, a few things become very clear. Firstly, they’re the very definition of a family business, and secondly, they really go above and beyond for their customers. Husband and wife, Shane and Mandy Woods, bought the company in 2020. Born and bred in the province, they’re passionate about their community and their local businesses (also owning Inside Out Property Services). Wisely, they’ve surrounded themselves with a fantastic team—one that mixes experience with enthusiasm. Peter Broome is their Glazier, armed with over 40 years of industry knowledge, there’s nothing he hasn’t tackled before. Peter is assisted by an Apprentice Glazier he knows all too well—his son Adam. However, the family connections don’t stop there. When calling the business, you’ll be greeted by a very engaging Heather Mackenzie, the Office Manager, and if you happen to spot a glazing assistant on occasion, that’s her daughter Brooke. Ashburton Glass offers 24/7 emergency care, answering the phone at all hours, responding when a ‘make safe’ is needed to secure a property— then returning soon after to replace the broken window. While you’d expect this sort of responsiveness for local homes, their commitment to call outs extends to the farm, its house, shearer’s quarters, or dairy shed. To safeguard their quality and inventory, the business deals exclusively with leading and nearby glass manufacturers - as a result, product is delivered on a daily basis from Christchurch. Importantly, this arrangement positions Ashburton Glass to respond without delay to the unforeseen. So, what else can cardholders expect from this glazing specialist? The answer is really anything involving glass around your home. Warm homes are important, and retrofitting double glazing is an Ashburton Glass specialty. They can handle aluminium surrounds and offer a full paint service for wooden joinery. However, services extend well into the house, with solutions for shower glass, splashbacks, mirrors, picture frame glass and fire doors. And let’s not forget the smallest members of the family; they can assist with pet door supply and installation. Finally, Ashburton Glass deals in automotive flat glass for a wide variety of vehicles and mirror glass for your vehicle side mirrors. Of course, you can also expect a great deal. With already competitive prices, Ruralco Cardholders receive an additional 10% discount on all purchases. So, the next time you find yourself enjoying the view from your lounge (or John Deere), just think about that wonderful transparent material in front of you—and who can help you fix it, should you need to.

THIS PROMOTIONAL FEATURE WAS SUPPLIED BY ASHBURTON GLASS. WORDS BY BRETT HALDANE.

Ashburton Glass 214 Will St, Ashburton Tel 03 308 3918 office@ashburtonglass.co.nz www.ashburtonglass.co.nz 10% DISCOUNT with your Ruralco Card