Sheet Metal & Transport Engineering Services

For over 20 years, Longridge has designed and built engineered solutions you can trust.  We handle projects ranging from custom sheet metal work, such as toolboxes, dog boxes,  and moving components, to heavy vehicle work including tipping decks, drawbars,  chassis repairs, and caravan or motorhome modifications.

Our team combines local expertise, hands-on experience, and engineering knowledge to tackle complex challenges and deliver reliable, high-performing solutions tailored to your needs.

Sheet Metal Engineering

Our workshop produces custom sheet metal products and components for a wide range of applications across  Hawke’s Bay and beyond.

Depending on the project requirements, this can involve bending, folding, forming, welding, assembly, and finishing processes.

From one-off components through to larger projects, our team combines engineering knowledge with hands-on workshop experience to create products that are practical, durable, and built to do the job properly.

Our sheet metal engineering services include:

Custom toolboxes
Dog boxes
Handrails
Stainless steel benchtops
Sliding and moving components
Ducting
Water tanks

Transport Engineering

We design, modify and repair components for transport and commercial vehicles built for working conditions.

Our transport engineering services include: 

Flat deck fabrication and installation
Tipping deck builds and structural modifications
Drawbars and draw beams
Chassis repairs and strengthening
Ring feeders and bull bars
Repairs to trailers, floats and heavy equipment
Modify and repairs to caravans and motorhomes
Tow bar installs
Wheel rim repairs

Custom Engineering Solutions

Not every project fits a standard template. We regularly deliver custom engineering solutions tailored to specific requirements.

Recent projects have included:

Building and installing a flat deck
Installing an electric trolling motor on a boat
Structural work on a 3 Axle Bottom Dumper – refurbished, sandblasting and painted
Emergency trailer repairs following highway damage

If you have a specific engineering challenge, we can assess the job and provide a solution that works.

Materials & Workshop Capability

Our engineering workshop is designed for heavy vehicles and structural fabrication work. Spacious yard access allows trucks and trailers to be worked on safely, and our well-stocked steel supply supports timely fabrication and repairs.

We work with:

Mild steel
Stainless steel
Aluminium
Structural steel components

Why Choose Longridge for Engineering

Certified welding capability
Experienced fabrication team
Practical transport and heavy vehicle solutions
Large yard access for heavy equipment
Integrated engineering, panel and paint services

Discuss Your Engineering Project

If you require sheet metal engineering, fabrication or transport engineering services.

Contact the Longridge team to discuss your project and request a quote.

Proudly serving Central Hawke’s Bay and beyond

From Waipukurau to the coast, we’re proud to support communities right across Central Hawke’s Bay and beyond. Wherever you are, you can count on Longridge for trusted panel beating, painting & engineering services.

AREAS WE COVER INCLUDE:

Argyll, Aromoana Beach, Ashley, Blackhead Beach, Clinton, Dannevirke, Elsthorpe, Flemington, Kairakau Beach, Makaretu, Norsewood, Ongaonga, Otane, Patangata, Porangahau, Pourerere Beach, Takapau, Tikokino, Wanstead, Waipawa, Waipukurau

Certifications & Industry Recognitions

Longridge is proudly recognised for its high standards, holding certification as a Collision Repair Association (CRA) Structural Repair Centre and participation in the CRA Quality Assurance Programme. Longridge is also a trusted Motor Trade Association (MTA) and Site Safe member, with technicians achieving I-CAR Silver and Platinum recognition for repair excellence.

Customer Testimonials

I had a good experience dealing with Longview, even though I'd made a mistake and got a part ordered,the team there returned the part for me at their expense. no problem . Thanks.

I’ve used Longridge twice now on and wouldnt consider going anywhere else. Not only do they do a superb job, they are as honest as the day is long and believe me, I know.

Thanks for your immediate response to buffing out a door ding when we just showed up out of the blue. Fast and friendly service...appreciate your willingness to get it done on the spot even though you were busy.

Excellent service friendly staff top Mark's I will refer them to all my family and friends

It has been an absolute pleasure dealing with Longridge. It was well worth the trip from Hastings to Waipukurau to have work done on our Solar and heating system of our Motorhome. I strongly recommend Longridge's great service and friendly staff to anyone.

Great people excellent service. Nice to have a loan vehicle free of charge

I just got my car back and wow it looks beautiful. Thanks so very much for a job well done. It looks new again. Highly recommend Walter and his team

Get in touch with the team today

Get in touch with our local, experienced and friendly team today.
Give us a call or visit our office at 39 Takapau Rd, Waipukurau. No obligation, fast response guaranteed.

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Sheet Metal & Transport Engineering Services