Tilley & Patton

What Tilley & Patton does

Tilley & Patton Ltd is a privately held New Zealand sheet metal fabricator founded in 1921 and headquartered in Lower Hutt (Wellington region), with additional offices in Auckland and Christchurch. The company operates a comprehensive design-to-finish manufacturing service covering laser cutting (fibre and legacy CO2), CNC turret punching (including a Motorum 2558 with +/- 0.1mm accuracy), CNC bending (Bystronic Xpert 100), forming, fabrication, welding, and prototyping supported by SolidWorks and AutoCAD. It is ISO 9001 certified and has invested in Bystronic Industry 4.0 equipment managed through BySoft 7 software. Complementary finishing services — metal spinning, aluminium casting, tube bending, polishing, protective plating, electrozinc, hot dip galvanising, powder coating, and wet spray paint — are delivered through long-standing industry partnerships.

The company's commercial offering splits across (i) bespoke fabrication projects for architects, construction firms, and public-sector clients (architectural facades, perforated panels, balustrades, fencing, street furniture), (ii) standard proprietary products such as the Plaza Range, walkway planking, switchgear housings, cable trays, and perforated metal panels with a "Ready to Use" and "Designline" pattern library, (iii) smart IoT-enabled waste products under the EYEfi brand, and (iv) exclusive New Zealand agency distribution for international principals including iBulk, Omos, Cyclehoop, DA Christie, Meiser GmbH, and Ross. Pricing is quote-based with no public rates; the go-to-market is direct enterprise sales supplemented by an architect-and-council specification network, with award-winning project references (NZIA, Victoria Lane Apartments, Sarjeant Gallery, University of Canterbury Electrical Link Building).

Revenue is not disclosed. With 11-50 employees across three sites, multiple named enterprise and government customers spanning architecture, energy, healthcare, education, and government verticals, and a diversified mix of custom fabrication, proprietary products, IoT hardware, and international distribution, the business model is best characterised as a multi-vertical NZ specialty manufacturer and import-substitution distributor rather than a single-product or single-segment player.

Name

Tilley & Patton

Legal name

Tilley & Patton Ltd

Website

https://tilleygroup.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1921

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tilley & Patton is a New Zealand custom sheet metal fabricator (founded 1921) serving architects, construction firms, councils, and utilities with laser cutting, CNC punching, bending, and finishing, plus exclusive NZ distribution of international street furniture and material handling brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sheet Metal Fabrication & Manufacturing

NAICS

Machine Shops (33271)

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444), Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490)

akta.pro primary industry

Sheet Metal & Ductwork Contracting (IMAFALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping) (IMAHADAC), Metal Pails & Paint Cans (IMALADAE)

Keywords

• Sheet metal fabrication
• Laser cutting services
• Street furniture manufacturing
• Architectural metalwork
• Metal enclosures

Headquarters

HQ city

Wellington

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Sheet Metal Fabrication: Bespoke fabrication services including laser cutting, punching, folding, and welding of sheet metal components to customer specifications
2. Proprietary Products: Sale of standard and custom metal products including walkway planking, street furniture, electrical enclosures, and perforated metal panels
3. Material Handling Equipment Distribution: Distribution of iBulk screening, feeding, and conveying equipment as New Zealand agents
4. Industry Partner Services: Coating, polishing, casting, metal spinning, tube bending, and finishing services through industry partnerships

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Tilley & Patton Ltd provides custom sheet metal fabrication services across New Zealand, specializing in laser cutting, turret punching, CNC bending, folding, forming, and welding of sheet metal components. The company manufactures architectural panels, perforated metals, street and park furniture (Plaza Range), electrical enclosures, cable trays, and equipment housings. It supplements its own manufacturing with partner services (metal spinning, casting, tube bending, polishing, plating, galvanising, powder coating) and distributes third-party equipment from iBulk, Omos, Cyclehoop, DA Christie, Meiser, and Ross as New Zealand agents.

Product overview

Tilley & Patton Ltd is a New Zealand-based sheet metal fabrication company providing comprehensive design and manufacturing services. Their core offering includes laser cutting, turret punching, sheet metal punching, folding and forming, fabrication, and welding services. The company operates through five CNC Turret Punch and Brake Presses, including a Motorum 2558 Turret Press with 1525x5000mm sheet capacity and +/- 0.1mm punching accuracy. They supplement their manufacturing capabilities through industry partnerships offering metal spinning, aluminium casting, tube bending, polishing, protective plating, electrozinc coatings, hot dip galvanising, and powder coating. Their product portfolio spans architectural panels (exterior cladding, facades, perforated screens), street furniture (Plaza Range including seats, picnic settings, bollards, drinking fountains), electrical products (cable trays, switchgear housing, kiosks), material handling equipment (via iBulk distribution), and public amenities. They distribute products from Omos, Cyclehoop, DA Christie, and Meiser as New Zealand agents. The company holds ISO 9001 certification and serves various industry sectors throughout New Zealand and overseas with constant investment in latest manufacturing equipment including Bystronic fiber laser systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• iBulk: Partnership with iBulk for screening, feeding and conveying equipment distribution in New Zealand
• Designline Perforated Metals

Products and services

• Laser Cutting Services Precision laser cutting of sheet metal components using CO2 systems (operated since 1994) and modern Bystronic BySmart 3015 fibre laser technology for high-quality fabrication across architectural, electrical, and industrial applications.
• Sheet Metal Fabrication Comprehensive sheet metal manufacturing including punching, forming, folding, fabrication, and welding services for sheet metal products and components, supported by five CNC Turret Punch and Brake Presses.
• Street and Park Furniture (Plaza Range) Outdoor street and park furniture including Plaza Seats, Plaza Picnic Settings, Plaza Drinking Fountain, and Motif Bollards for public spaces, plus Tilley Stud Plank, Tilley Horizon Tilt Bin, and decorative laser cut panels.
• Perforated Metals Perforated metal sheets and panels featuring proprietary Ready to Use designs (Marrakech, Conex Weave, Clover Leaf) and custom patterns for architectural and industrial applications.
• Equipment Housing and Enclosures Custom equipment housing and enclosures for protecting and housing machinery and electrical equipment across industrial and infrastructure applications.
• Switchgear Equipment Housing Electrical switchgear housing and enclosures for power distribution and electrical infrastructure applications, including fuel payment kiosks for energy companies.
• Cable Trays Electrical cable support systems including versatile and cost-effective cable trays with in-house custom solution design service for power and infrastructure projects.
• Walkway Planking Non-skid walkway planking products (including Tilley Plank, StarX Plank, Stud Plank) for industrial and commercial applications.
• Shop Fittings and Shelving Commercial shop fitting equipment and shelving solutions for retail environments, including Wideline Hanger Rail Bracket and related fittings.
• Baking Trays Industrial baking trays manufactured from sheet metal for commercial baking applications.
• Metal Finishing and Coating Services Metal spinning, aluminium casting, tube bending, polishing, protective plating, electrozinc coatings, hot dip galvanising, powder coating, and wet spray paint services provided through industry partnerships.
• Design and Prototyping Services In-house design and prototyping services using Solid Works Modeling and AutoCAD to refine concepts before production.
• iBulk Screening, Feeding and Conveying Equipment High-quality screening, fluid bed dryer/coolers, feeding and conveying processing equipment distributed by Tilley & Patton as New Zealand agents for iBulk Pty, targeting bulk solid processing and fine particle separation.
• Omos Street Furniture Products Official New Zealand agency for Omos products including street furniture, park equipment, public seating solutions, and Omos t3 aluminium benches (straight or trapezoidal, linkable).
• Cyclehoop Cycling Infrastructure Official New Zealand agents for Cyclehoop cycling infrastructure including Dutch Two Tier racks and Sheffield stands for bicycle parking.
• Christie A Series Barbecue Public barbecue units distributed through the DA Christie partnership for parks and public amenities.
• EYEfi Smart Recycling Bins Smart recycling bin technology with IoT connectivity and capacity alerts for waste management, deployed for community waste management initiatives.

Quantifiable outcome

• Punching accuracy of +/- 0.1mm with Motorum 2558 Turret Press
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• iBulkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTilley & Patton serves as New Zealand agents for iBulk Pty, providing screening, feeding, and conveying processing equipment across New Zealand. iBulk focuses on bulk solid processing and fine particle separation.
• OmoscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial New Zealand agents for Omos products including street furniture, park equipment, and public seating solutions.
• CyclehoopcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial New Zealand agents for Cyclehoop cycling infrastructure including Dutch Two Tier racks and Sheffield stands.
• DA Christie Pty LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial New Zealand agent for DA Christie products.
• Meiser GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial New Zealand agent for Meiser GmbH products.
• RossminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial New Zealand agent for Ross mixing and blending equipment.
• BystroniccoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic equipment supplier providing BySmart 3015 fibre laser system, Xpert series press brakes, and BySoft 7 manufacturing software. Bystronic has a wholly owned subsidiary servicing the Australasian region for installation, training, maintenance, and support.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Bystronic: Global sheet metal machinery manufacturer and Tilley & Patton's key equipment supplier (BySmart laser, Xpert press brake, BySoft 7 software). An enabling strategic partner that is also an adjacent competitor as Bystronic expands into fabrication services and digital manufacturing platforms.
• TRUMPF: German machine tool and laser technology leader supplying similar fibre laser and punching equipment to the sheet metal fabrication industry. Provides a comparable Industry 4.0 reference point and indirect competitive benchmark for fabrication economics.

Direct peers

• A. Zahner: US-based architectural metal fabrication firm specializing in custom facades, perforated metal, and ornamental metalwork for high-end buildings. Closely comparable to Tilley & Patton in the custom architectural and perforated-metal niche.
• Centria: North American architectural metal panel and envelope manufacturer producing custom perforated and formed metal cladding systems. Comparable product set (perforated panels, architectural cladding, custom facades) to Tilley & Patton's project work.
• Vulcan Steel: NZ/AU-listed metal distribution and fabrication group with national scale. Overlaps with Tilley & Patton in sheet metal supply, processing, and fabricated components for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure customers across Australasia.
• Metalcraft Industries: NZ-based metal roofing, cladding, and fabrication business serving residential and commercial segments. Competes with Tilley & Patton in NZ for architectural metalwork, roofing, and custom sheet metal projects across similar end-markets.
• Steel & Tube: NZ-listed steel products distributor and processor selling sheet, plate, roofing, and fasteners. Comparable NZ customer base across construction, roofing, and industrial segments, with overlapping product categories such as roofing and cladding.

Broad incumbents

• Fletcher Building: NZ-listed construction conglomerate with significant steel and metal products operations. Competes indirectly on steel supply and fabricated components for NZ construction and infrastructure, while also serving as a much larger incumbent in shared end-markets.
• Permasteelisa: Global architectural envelope contractor designing and fabricating complex metal facades for premium buildings. Comparable on high-spec architectural metalwork and facade engineering, but operating at much larger scale and across many geographies.
• New Zealand Steel: NZ's primary steelmaker (owned by Bluescope). Sits upstream of Tilley & Patton in the supply chain and competes indirectly via its downstream coil-rolling, painting, and coated-products businesses serving similar construction and industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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