July 29th 2010
CNC 3D Plasma Cutter - the only one in the Southern Hemisphere!
The Lincoln RC3L is an automated welding centre with rotary index table capable of accepting 2 tooling frames each up to 2400X1200 with a maximum load capacity of 450kg per side.
The programming is done offline and simulated on-screen to ensure machine continuity and efficiency. Interchanging the head from a welding tip to plasma cutting is done automatically to combine both tools on a single weldment.
July 28th 2010
National Sales Manager Wanted - Tow and Fert
Join the management team of one of New Zealand’s leading design engineering companies!
Metalform has recently completed the design and development of a system for applying suspended fine particle and bio fertilisers with a ground spread machine. This system will potentially revolutionise fertiliser application enabling farmers to sustainably apply liquid fertiliser mixes on a regular basis maximising grass growth whilst minimising environmental damage.
This position will report to the General Manager and be responsible for launching, servicing and the success of this product within the company.
Competencies required for this role include;
- An affinity with the New Zealand pastoral industry
- Sound knowledge and interest in fertiliser
- Passion for environmental sustainability
- A strong background in business development and sales skills
- Willingness to travel extensively nationwide
- Preferably a relevant tertiary degree in agriculture
This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the launch of this new technology in fertiliser application and to develop it into a successful business unit within our company.
Please apply with your CV to;
The Manager
Metalform (Dvke) Ltd
PO Box 122
Dannevirke
Or Email to allan.benbow@metalform.co.nz
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June 21st 2010
Good weather at Mystery Creek Fieldays brings in the crowds!
Hamilton turned on 4 fine days of weather for the annual Mystery Creek Fieldays this year attracting more visitors on every day compared with last year! Metalform had 4 staff on site full time and were kept busy with the launch of the Tow and Fert machine which gained huge international interest. The Tow and Collect and Tow and Mow products continually stood out in being able to offer cost effective solutions to life-stylers and hobby farmers.
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May 21st 2010
Tow and Fert to be on display at Mystery Creek Fieldays 2010
Farmers have needed this product for years, and Metalform’s new Tow and Fert Multi 800 has finally cracked it! The patented Tow and Fert is a multi role machine capable of mixing and spreading fine particle fertiliser, Dissolved urea, Bio Fertiliser and trace elements like Magnesium Oxide etc. This means that farmers are no longer dependant on waiting for contractors turning up with their trucks and helicopters, and enables the optimisation of your fertiliser program with timely, cost effective and regular applications.
Just simply fill it up with water and weigh your product in with the on-board scales and the Tow and Fert Multi 800 will mix the product together using a patented two stage mixer, and continually agitates the mix so it stays in suspension. Once mixed, just tow the Tow and Fert out to your paddock and start spraying.
The Tow and Fert boasts a whopping 14 metre spread width, this means that with a travel speed of 15 km / hr you can cover 1 hectare in under 3 minutes. Designed to be towed behind a 4WD ute or tractor, the Tow and Fert is no toy. With a typical mix volume of 800 litres weighing in at 1100 kgs the tow and fert will be able to carry enough product to spray approximately 4 - 5 hectares.
The brand new Tow and Fert will be on display at the Mystery Creek Field days, so come and see what the hype is all about at site C32.
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April 21st 2010
18 months of exporting, and 500 wheelchairs under our belt!
Since September 2008 we have manufactured, assembled, boxed and shipped 505 Ezi Riser K450 pediatric wheelchairs to the USA. On the 7th May 2010 we will be hosting a BBQ afternoon that will see the closure of the container holding the 500th wheelchair!
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April 19th 2010
Mystery Creek National Fieldays 2010 is Upon us.....
June is coming around very fast again, and we will soon be gearing up to display our products at the Mystery Creek Fieldays in Hamilton.
We have our biggest site this year at C32 which will be labeled under our farm equipment range TOW AND FARM. Our site is close to the 'Kiwis Best' Exhibition hall. Come and see our range of products and be sure not to miss the unveiling of a never seen before, new generation Liquid Suspended Fertiliser product!
Site C32
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April 6th 2010
First Tow and Collect is bound for the US
After launching the www.towandfarm.com website in September of 2009, we have had enquiry after enquiry from people all around the world wanting to get their hands on the well proven Tow and Collect horse manure collector. Most of this enquiry came from the US. So to kickstart our web-sales, we strapped up a collector and put it on a container, bound for Georgia, USA. WATCH THIS SPACE.
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January 19th 2010
Northland Fieldays
Metalform will attend the Northland Field Days on March 4th - 6th 2010 in Dargaville, NZ.
There will be good deals on all mowers/toppers/slashers from our Tow and Mow range.
Also, the super effective Tow and Collect paddock cleaners.
OUR SITE: 142 - See you all there
January 18th 2010
Central Districts Fieldays
Metalform will attend the Central Districts Field Days on March 18th - 20th 2010 in Fielding, NZ.
OUR SITE: G13 - See you all there
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December 15th 2009
Quiz Night Win
The Metalform team recently won the annual Ruahine School Quiz night.
The team consisting of Aaron Panchaud, Dave Mumby, Robbie McNair and Terry Webber took out this coveted and much sought after award after a tense battle which was decided by a tie breaker at the end of the evening.
The team also took out the “Tui” round. This was a round where the questions are from the Tui bottle caps which only goes to show the commitment and practice that the team has put in.
The team will be back next year to defend their title
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November 9th 2009
Metalform Charity Auction Raises $3,725 for Dannevirke Family
At 21 months old, Greer Feck, of Dannevirke, was diagnosed with spinal cancer 6 months ago.
She has received chemotherapy in Auckland’s Starship Hospital and is likely to undergo another 12 months of chemotherapy in Auckland and Palmerston North.
As this puts huge emotional and financial strain on a family, Metalform have decided to support the local community by donating the proceeds from a charity auction of a Tow and Collect to Greer Feck and her family
On Monday November the 7th, Metalform presented Daniel and Aimee Feck a cheque for $3,725 to help in the plight for Greer!
We look foward to seeing her progress over the next few months.
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November 3rd 2009
Southern Hawke’s Bay firm wins Westpac Hawke’s Bay Chamber of Commerce Business Awards top award
A Dannevirke based engineering firm that developed a world acclaimed electric wheel chair has been named the Hawke’s Bay Today Business of the Year. Metalform took out the major award at last night’s Westpac Hawke’s Bay Chamber of Commerce Business Awards at the Hawke’s Bay Opera House. The firm also won the Export Hawke’s Bay Exporter Award and the Pan Pac Forest Products Large Business Award. Convenor of judging Rick Cranswick said Metalform was taking on the world with some amazing technology advances, especially with the ezi-riser wheel chair. He said the business had the ability to operate 24/7 with automated machinery that worked throughout the night. More importantly Mr Cranswick said the business had a strong heart and was aware of its contribution into a small community. “The business is led by a father and son team (Geoff and Campbell Easton) but they had the nous to realise that they are first and foremost designers and that they needed to employ a general manager (Allan Benbow) to assist in running the business. “They have been incredibly successful in the current economic environment. They understand their role in the community and provide great opportunities for staff,” Mr Cranswick said. Hawkes Bay Chamber of Commerce, Oct 2009
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September 20th 2009
Two NEW Website's - Tow and Farm & Metalform Knifecare
Due to the high demand of the robust farm equipment, we launched a dedicated website for Tow and Mow and Tow and Collect Farm Equipment under a new umbrella name Tow and Farm www.towandfarm.com
The site has purchasing capabilities, offers a HUGE 30day money back guarantee and has a strong focus to support after sales service.
Also, a dedicated website for Knifecare, to make it easier for our customers to browse our products and services. www.metalformknifecare.com
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August 15th 2009
Permobil launches the K450 into Europe!
With such huge sucess of the K450 Ezi-Riser in the US, Permobil has now launched the Paediatric wheelchair into the European market. See www.permobilusa.com
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