The Wolfmach Journey So Far

1988

Peter Forrest starts a sawdoctoring shop in Auckland, 'Blade & Tool Services'.

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1993

Wanganui branch started by Robert Forrest - BTS comes into being.

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1994

Wanganui branch bought by Robert Forrest.

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1995

BTS increases focus on tools for engineers.

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1997

1st of 2 automatic tungsten saw grinders installed.

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1999

Growth! New premises leased at 64 Wilson Street, Wanganui.

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2000

ECT comes into being as a separate business division for engineering customers.

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2005

New 'Ideal' flash butt bandsaw welding equipment purchased.

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2007

Wanganui branch started by Robert Forrest - BTS comes into being

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2010

Growth! New premises purchased at 46 Wilson Street, Wanganui.

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2014

Gained distribution of WIDIA Group products for NZ.

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2015

3rd generation: Nick Forrest becomes general manager.

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2017

BTS & ECT are merged into a new identity: Wolfmach is born.

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2018

New automated bandsaw welding system installed.

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2020

New automated coldsaw blade grinder installed.

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2024

With the exception of coldsaw blading, Wolfmach ends sawdoctoring.