Engineering Services
At Matthews Engineering, we combine experience, precision, and practical know-how to deliver a wide range of engineering and metal fabrication services for residential, commercial, and agricultural clients.
Whether it's custom manufacturing, repairs, or specialist metalwork, our team has the skills, workshop space, and equipment to get the job done right on both small and large-scale projects.
From one-off projects to ongoing servicing, we take care of the entire process:
- sourcing the raw materials,
- fabricating the components, and
- ensuring a quality finish every time.
Our services cover everything from stainless steel and aluminium fabrication to hydraulic work, pipe fitting, certified welding, and general engineering. We also offer specialist capabilities such as sandblasting, painting, and waterjet cutting.
With a Maxiem Waterjet cutter and experienced operators, we can cut aluminium, mild steel, plastic, stainless steel, wood, and more; across a wide range of thicknesses.
Bring us your drawings, PDFs, or ideas, and we will work with you to create a tailored solution built to last.
Our Services include:
- Aluminium Fabrication
- Certified Welding
- Custom Gate & Yard Fabrication
- General Engineering
- Hydraulic Services
- Mechanical Fitting
- Pipework Engineering
- Sandblasting & Painting
- Stainless Steel Fabrication
- Tee & Reducer Manufacturing
- Truck Repairs & Servicing
- Waterjet Cutting
Certified Welding
All welding work at Matthews Engineering is fully certified, and a certificate is issued upon completion, giving you peace of mind and proof of quality.
Our certified welders and welding contractors are qualified in stainless steel welding, mild steel welding and aluminum welding.
Our team can do:
- ASME-certified welding.
- MIG, TIG and Stick welding.
Get in touch to hire our certified welders for your next project.
Mechanical Fitting
We provide mechanical fitting services for farm and plant machinery, helping keep equipment running safely and reliably.
We can do:
- Plant work and maintenance.
- Bearing replacements.
- Farm machinery repair and maintenance.
Many clients rely on us to keep their machinery in top condition, ensuring smooth operation and minimizing downtime.
Hydraulic Services
As accredited service agents for NZ Hydraulics (ENZED), we provide expert hydraulic repairs and servicing for a wide range of machinery.
Our expertise includes:
- Maintenance and repairs for farm machinery.
- Making and replacing hoses for tractors, diggers, and other equipment.
- Servicing and repairing all types of hydraulic systems.
Many of our clients simply bring in broken hoses for fast, reliable repairs, while we also offer full system servicing for ongoing performance and reliability.
Truck Repairs & Servicing
We specialise in welding and repairs for trucks of all sizes, ensuring durability and precision in every job. This includes:
- Aluminium welding and repairs.
- Making and repairing draw bars and draw bins.
- Manufacturing and repairing truck decks.
- Industrial painting to ensure a professional, finished look.
A certified engineer comes from New Plymouth and assesses the job, gives instructions on what needs to be done to get the LT400 work. Then he comes back to check the work once completed. After that the certificate is issued.
Gate & Yard Fabrication
We design and manufacture gates of all shapes and sizes, tailored for both residential and commercial properties. Our expertise also extends to a range of related structures and fittings, including:
- Backing Gates
- Balconies, Terraces and Staircase Rails
- Cowsheds
- Fencing and Rails
- Galvanised Pipe Installations
- Pipe Yards
- Stockyards
Sheet Metal Fabrication
Our workshop is fully equipped for folding, rolling, and bending stainless steel and aluminum sheets with precision. Whether it's for commercial, residential, or industrial use, we create durable, custom-made products tailored to your needs. We can make to order:
- Bins and Boxes
- Covers and Lids
- Kitchen Benches (Commercial & Residential)
- Table Tops for Workshops
- Workstations
If you can imagine it, we can fabricate it.
Pipework Engineering
We provide reliable pipework solutions for a variety of industries. From agricultural and farm systems to food and water applications, we fabricate and install durable pipework tailored to your needs.
Our team can:
- Manufacture and fit pipework for hygienic environments.
- Carry out repairs and maintenance on existing pipe systems.
- Custom-build pipe solutions to suit your project requirements.
With experience across residential, commercial, and agricultural applications, we make sure every job is built to last and easy to maintain.
Sandblasting & Painting
We offer professional sandblasting and painting services to ensure every project is finished to a high standard.
Our sandblasting services prepare metal surfaces by removing rust, old coatings, and contaminants, creating the perfect base for painting or coating.
We then apply durable finishes that protect against corrosion and wear, while giving your project a polished, professional look.
We can handle a wide range of applications, from gates and yard structures to trucks, trailers, and custom-fabricated components. Whatever the size or complexity, our team delivers results that last.
Tee & Reducer Manufacturing
We create stainless steel pipe tees and pipe reducers designed for hygiene, durability, and precision in the food, water, and dairy industries.
Our services and products include:
- A wide variety of shapes and sizes.
- Custom fittings to meet unique client requirements.
- Easy-to-clean fittings, ideal for hygienic applications.
- Supply to wholesale distributors.
Whatever your requirements, we can supply hygienic, durable fittings to meet your needs.
Waterjet Cutting
We're proud to offer waterjet cutting as one of our newest services. This precise and versatile technology allows us to cut a wide variety of materials, including stainless steel, aluminum, plastic, and glass.
With a large range of stainless steel in stock, we can cut to your exact requirements up to 100mm thick. For many stainless steel jobs, we tend to work in the 1.5mm to 25mm thickness range.
Waterjet cutting is ideal for everything from custom components to decorative work, such as signage.
Simply bring in your drawings, PDFs, or templates, and we’ll bring your design to life with accuracy and a clean finish.
