Company History


The Company Today:
RT Equipment Ltd is a privately owned New Zealand company. Established for over Eighteen years with the aim to provide the very best in materials handling solutions. We are a totally customer focused team, ensuring our customers receive premium equipment, excellent technical support and parts backup.
  • July 2005: Change of company name from RT Fork Hoist Services to RT Equipment Ltd.
  • April 2004: Appointed New Zealand Distributor for Bolzoni Auramo Forklift Attachments.
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  • Sept 2002: Purchased new premises at 58 Hobill Ave, Wiri. Larger premises providing room for future expansion.
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  • Jan 2002: Appointed New Zealand Distributor for Battery Handling Systems.
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  • June 2000: Appointed New Zealand Distributor for Vetter Forklift Forks.
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  • May 1999: Appointed New Zealand Distributor for Long Reach Brudi Forklift Attachments.
  • July 1996: Commenced Forklift Operator Training Courses.
  • April 1996: Moved to new premises at 50 Hobill Ave, Wiri.
  • Nov 1995: Started selling Logitrans products as a dealer  
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  • Nov 1995: Chris Tapper buys into the company and is appointed GM
  • Nov 1991: Business started by Reg Tapper for the service and repair of forklift trucks. Reg had history of servicing and repairing forklifts dating back to 1970 when he first started working on Lansing Bagnall Forklifts. His goal in starting this business was to provide a personal service to a loyal and growing customer base.