Installing NZ’s largest industrial roof presented its share of challenges, but that didn’t hold back the innovative Kiwi companies behind the project. Kiwi Roofing and Fletcher Steel’s Dimond Roofing came together and developed a novel approach that could change the way large-scale roofing projects are done. Larger than life distribution center for Foodstuffs The new […]
What do roofs and horse floats have in common? Their uses might be vastly different, but both are expected to last a lifetime while looking good in New Zealand’s harsh weather conditions. It just makes sense to use the same material for both. Fieldline has been in the horse float business for over 40 years, […]
Construction of Auckland’s Northwestern Motorway started in the 1950’s. It’s been expanded over the years to its current 21-kilometre length. The motorway continues to be improved upon, but some noise walls installed a few years back didn’t exactly work out as planned. Luckily ColorCote had just the solution. The Northwestern Motorway opens up access to […]
Sea breezes, roaring surf, the calling of birds – and the thwack of a club hitting a ball, sending it soaring through the azure sky far down the manicured green. Sweeping grand views of the Tasman Sea and Muriwai’s distinct black sand beaches offer a year-round paradise to play 18 holes, making Muriwai Golf Club […]
In 2015, the North Queensland Cowboys secured their first NRL premiership. With millions watching and Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull onstage, Cowboys captain Jonathan Thurston used the opportunity to share his opinion that the Cowboys deserved a new stadium. The media took over, politicians promised funding, and plans were underway for what would be a $293 […]
It’s no secret that in New Zealand we love our water sports. Surrounded by shorelines of breathtaking beauty so whether it’s sailing, kayaking, surfing, or avid spectating, water sports are a core part of our culture. The Royal Akarana Yacht Club was established in 1895 and is one of NZ’s oldest yacht clubs. They have […]
It is well known that New Zealanders give generously to worthy causes, although they don’t often talk about the near $3 billion a year they give to trusts, foundations and charities. Then there are smaller, locally-promoted fund-raising efforts in communities around the country. When the need arises, kiwis rally to support local causes – a […]
Water is critical to the painting process of Colorcote® prepainted metal roofing. Without it, we stop. After a sustained effort and numerous improvements, we have reduced our water consumption by 71% since 2015. Surface preparation is vital to a good finish – get the cleaning wrong and it doesn’t matter how good the other processes […]
The Government has announced that New Zealand will be shifting to COVID-19 Alert Level 3 as of Tuesday, 28 April. The following sets out what PCC operations will look like as we approach and enter Alert Level 3: Safety remains our highest priority and as such on Tuesday, 28 April (the first day of Alert […]
Following the Prime Minister’s announcement yesterday, New Zealand is now at Level 3 to stop and eradicate COVID-19, with the country moving to Level 4 at 11.59PM Wednesday night. The Pacific Coilcoaters site is now closed – our contingency planning has worked well and all staff that work through email are now set up at […]