Wanganui
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Based in the picturesque New Zealand City of Wanganui, Q-West Boat Builders Limited supply marine fabrication and engineering services to the pleasure craft, tourist operator and commercial fishing sectors.
THE CITY OF WANGANUI
Wanganui is situated on the West Coast of the North Island of New Zealand. The town is 2.5 hours from the capital city, Wellington. Wanganui has approximately 45,000 people and enjoys moderate year round weather.
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View of the Wanganui River looking to the West
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Facilities |
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The facilities at Q-West are purpose built for the construction of aluminium vessels. Over the years Q-West has developed and obtained specific fabrication equipment. The list below provides a general overview of Q-West's equipment:
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- Three workshops capable of fabricating vessels of up to 40 metres
- 200 tonne capacity slipway
- Modern machine shop including brake press, pipe rolling equipment, guillotine, drills, lathes
- MIG welding (includng pulse technology), steel, stainless steel and aluminium alloys
- TIG welding of stainless steel and aluminium alloys
- 4 x 5 tonne overhead gantrys
- Test equipment for hydraulics, electronic, welding
- T.Q.M.
- Computer Aided Design capabilities
- Established team of professional qualified boat builders and engineers.
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Services |
Q-West has a proven record in steel and aluminium marine construction and offer a quality driven service range which includes:
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- Design and development
- Design co-ordination
- Construction
- Repairs and maintenance
- Re-fit and fit-out
- Shipwriting
- Project Management
- Technical and servicing backup
- Marine Consulting
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Management and Personnel |
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The most valuable asset of any company is its staff. The Q-West team have proven experience in the marine industry.
A solid structure of innovative professional boat builders, common sense engineers, supportive administration and sound leadership is the basis for the company's continued success.
QUALITY BOAT BUILDING DEMANDS A DEDICATED TEAM |
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Myles Fothergill - MANAGING DIRECTOR
Myles is a qualified shipwright with more than 27 years in the marine industry including design, construction, boat building and commercial fishing.
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Colin Mitchell - GENERAL MANAGER
Colin is a qualified shipwright with more than 20 years in the marine industry including construction, systems designs, sales and project management. |
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Ivan Gilbert - ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS MANAGER
Ivan is a qualified Marine Electrician with over 40 years experience within the industry. He was owner then employee of the successful company Watercraft Electrical
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Tara Hoyle - OFFICE MANAGER
Tara has worked for Q-West for over two years as the Office Manager and has had 20 years experience in the accounting field. Tara is also experienced at setting up and running quality management and health & safety systems.
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Bryce Curtis- PURCHASING CO-ORDINATOR
Bryce is an experienced fabricator/welder with over 20 years experience working within the marine industry.
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Jim Rison - PROJECT MANGER
Jim is a qualified mechanic fitter, experienced production coordinator and marathon jet boat driver. Jims experience extends over 20 years in the marine industry.
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Overview |
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Q-West is an aluminium boat builder with experience in a diverse range of vessels and applications. From high speed quad engined ferries to 6 knot tug boats, Q-West has developed and succeeded as one of New Zealands leading aluminium boat builders.
The systems at Q-West for project control ensure the vessels constructed achieve budget and are completed on time. We have pride in the fact that Q-West is one of the most consistent boat builders in New Zealand with regard to delivery.
Q-West construct craft from designs supplied by independent design companies. National and international design companies such as Teknicraft Design, Kasten Marine Design, and Craig Loomes Design (to name a few) have all worked closely with Q-West over the years and continue to do so.
If you are looking for a builder with experience, credibility and proven systems, contact Q-West for a competitive proposal on your next vessel.
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