About Us
| Fruehauf NZ limited, a manufacturer of heavy transport trailers and ancillary equipment, meeting a wide variety of transport needs. Fruehauf's design, quality and production systems reflect it's international standing as a leading supplier. Fruehauf's guarantee and ongoing support on every trailer shows how much confidence the Company has in it's people and their work. | ||
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| Head office is based in the Manawatu town of Feilding. Fruehauf has over 50 years of involvement in designing and manufacturing quality trailers. A member of the Fruehauf International Network, the Company continues to introduce to New Zealand many new, innovative designs and technologies in trailer building which reduce tare weight and increase payload opportunities. | ||
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Company HistoryThe Domett family started trailer manufacturing in Feilding during the 1940's. In 1969 a licensing agreement with Fruehauf Trailer Corporation of the USA was signed resulting in the manufacture of the first Domett Fruehauf trailers for New Zealand roads. This licensing agreement allowed the company exclusive international access to the latest trailer design and manufacturing ideas from Fruehauf plants around the world. In 1986 the Company name changed to Domett Fruehauf Trailers Limited. | ||
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The name change to Fruehauf Pacific Limited was made in 1991. In 1994 the founding Domett family had sold their shares in the business to the present owners of the business. Fruehauf is privately owned by it's Directors. At this time the company launched its "New Era" by consolidating the old brands and since 1995 has produced only "Fruehauf" branded trailers. Trailer manufacture ceased at the Rotorua site in 1997, consolidating the company's traditional base at Feilding. In August 2009 the company was purchased by the current owners, Phil Watchorn and Jeff Mear and rebranded as Fruehauf NZ limited. | ||