{"id":1111,"date":"2018-10-07T13:45:21","date_gmt":"2018-10-07T13:45:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kiwibusinessheroes.co.nz\/awards\/?page_id=1111"},"modified":"2024-09-17T21:53:04","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T09:53:04","slug":"campbell-brothers-ltd","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kiwibusinessheroes.co.nz\/awards\/campbell-brothers-ltd\/","title":{"rendered":"Campbell Brothers Ltd."},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u201cDesign, fabricate, and install tow bars for domestic vehicles.\u201d<\/span>
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Campbell Brothers Ltd.<\/h1>\n

Established<\/b>: 1921<\/span><\/p>\n

Location<\/b>: Hastings<\/span><\/p>\n

Website:\u00a0https:\/\/www.campbellbros.co.nz\/<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

Business mission<\/b>: “Service the wider community with quality workmanship at an affordable price.<\/span>“<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Vote<\/span><\/a><\/div>
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>What sets you apart from your competitors?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
97 years and four generations of experience in many facets of engineering.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Please provide details of any business awards you have won.<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Not interested in winning awards, only providing great customer service.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Please describe why you decided to go into business for yourself.<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Immigrated from Scotland and began engineering carriages, wheels, and other steel needs.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Please describe some of the challenges you needed to overcome to get your business off the ground.<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
The 1931 earthquake destroyed a brand new factory that was finished only 6 weeks prior. Also prospered during the Great Depression era.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Please tell us about an example where you managed to overcome a significant challenge that stood in the way of your business success.<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Keeping the business moving forward from generation to generation as well as evolving the industry.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Please explain how perseverance or overcoming adversity has been necessary for you to make a success of your business.<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Throughout our history we’ve dealt with many changes and challenges in the industry – changing technology, new competition, etc.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What business success have you achieved to date? <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Consistent business over 97 years.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What are you most proud of in relation to your business?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Our continued success and growth as a trusted business in the community.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>How many people does your business employ?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
3<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What contractors do you regularly use in your business?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
N\/A<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What training opportunities have you provided to the people you employ?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
In house training<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What positive reviews and testimonials do you have from happy customers?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
“They have often exceeded my expectations…”<\/p>\n

I have just retired after spending 45 years in the Motor Industry – for almost that total period I have had business dealings with Campbell Bros and found that their service and work standards to be excellent – not only have they always meet deadlines they have often exceeded my expectations. On a personal note I have dealt with three generations of the Campbell family (over 45 years) and found that as well as their high work standard they have great family values.<\/p>\n

Dennis Sweetman
\nManaging Director
\nDennis Sweetman Motors Limited<\/p>\n

“Excellent service…”<\/p>\n

Campbell Brothers have been providing towbars to our business for many years and have found their service excellent and it is never a problem to accommodate our requirements in a timely manner.<\/p>\n

Brendon Vesty
\nStortford Auto Sales Limited<\/p>\n

“Your team tick all the boxes…”<\/p>\n

As vehicle retailers, it is important to both us and our customers that we can source and supply quality product and great service.<\/p>\n

You and your team Graeme tick all of the boxes, all of the time with efficiency, quality, knowledge and craftsmanship – we appreciate the great service you provide and the extra mile you go when we need to have a tow bar fitted at short notice.<\/p>\n

Kind regards,<\/p>\n

Stu, Rebecca and the team
\nStu MacDonald Motors<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Apart from the potential financial benefits, what other benefits do you get from being a business owner?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Providing the community with a reliable service and the friendships and bonds created over the years.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Please describe any community involvement or sponsorship your business is involved with.<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Co-sponsor the Campbell Bros. and Stortford Auto Sales Aquathons in the summer. Also support the Hawkes Bay Helicopter Trust, Brain Injury Association, Epilepsy Foundation, Hawkes Bay SPCA and Heart Kids Foundation.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What other ways do you - as a business - give back to the community?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Donate off cuts of steel to local high schools for education and training.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Please outline any other information you think is relevant to this entry.<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
N\/A<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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