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
Purchase of Sierra Tools & formation of a Ltd company.
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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