Established in 1948, with more than 60 years of experience and over 100 staff, Trinder Engineering provides innovative engineering solutions to the transport, agriculture, viticulture, food processing, forestry and nutraceutical sectors.
Trinder engineering is renowned for their practical and innovative approach to mechanical design, research & development, structural engineering, consulting, fabrication and welding, manufacturing, assembly, maintenance and repair services.
Trinder produce innovative, bespoke machines often from scratch and transport solutions primarily based on the proprietary components of existing vehicles. Their solutions are frequently unique and host innovative features.
“We have engaged with the Nelson Regional Development Agency several times and through them have accessed the Callaghan Innovation Student ‘Experience’ Grant for two consecutive years” said Principal Design & Innovations Engineer Dr David Aitchison.
The Student ‘Experience’ Grant is designed to allow businesses to bring smart, enthusiastic and fresh thinking into their R&D activities, as well as to allow undergraduates to gain work experience, through financing a mutually beneficial summer internship.
This grant enabled Trinder Engineering to explore new innovative products and engage with new engineering student talent, taking on intern Jeremy Whiting during his final year studying mechanical engineering.
“I’ve had two main projects I’ve been working on; one in viticulture spraying and the other in aquaculture. Both of these have involved doing a lot of concepts, design, development, talking to workshop staff and talking to clients.” Whiting said.
Trinder Engineering also gained access to Callaghan Innovation’s research library services - assisting with the development of sensible solutions for their broad customer base as well as fast-tracking early-stage investigations to better inform their future work outcomes.
Get in touch with Mark Maguire, our Regional Business Advisor, if you would like to learn more about the support services available via the Regional Business Partner Programme.