Become a Trowel Trades member

Kick-start your Building Supplies Business or take your existing business to the next level.

The Building Industry is always busy. However it experiences challenging times through outside influences; economy, interest rates and supply chain issues.

This is why being an independent can be hard work. Where as being part of a group can give you buying power advantages and additional opportunities.

A License to Suceed!

Not offered by other Building Supply Industry Brands

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The Trowel Trades Vision

The Founder of the Trowel Trades concept; David Manners (a long time participant in the Industry) recognised the Trades using Trowels (Plasterers, Concreters, Brickies & Blockies, Stoppers etc.) didn’t have a “One Stop Shop” for all their requirements.

“A Trowel Trades Supa Centre”

The success of the stores we have now are a testament to David’s vision. We now have a model that we can share with other partners to grow the store representation and share the success.

The License

The Trowel Trade License Agreement is a long term commitment for both parties to work together to create a successful Licensee.

It includes branding and marketing support in return for preferred supplier support. A defined geographical area will be agreed upon if required.

Better Marketing

Boost your Marketing efforts with a group supported by preferred suppliers.

Better Profits

Many specialist trade products and accessories that are not price sensitive

Better Margins

Improved Gross Margins when compared to most Building Industry Trade Merchants.

Better Opportunities

Defined areas of operation outside 3 main urban areas - one city/one store is the guiding rule.

Suppliers and ‘Core Range Support’ as suitable

We have a number of Preferred Suppliers to ensure store competitiveness in the market. We continue to add to our supplier list. It Is part of the license agreement that stores support preferred supplier agreements to a high level.

Core Range Support

Trowel Trades cover a number of core trades divided into exterior, drywall, concrete, tiling and painting. It is expected licensees cover at least the minimum product and range required in each area.

Trowel Trades will ensure that stocking requirements for accessory items such as paint, power tools, electrical, other general hardware and building products will be at minimum levels, but enough to ensure the integrity of Trowel Trades brands and the marketing activities we undertake for each of those brands.

EDI - Centralised Billing

At this point stores have a direct account with suppliers.

It is our intention to introduce an EDI (supplier invoicing direct to Support Office) in the medium term.

Core Range

Core Drywall Products
Exterior Plasters
Concrete Mix Products/Cement
Koncrete Konnect Product Range
Sealants, Glues & Additives
Core Paints (off the shelf) and Accessories
Ladders and Specialist Trade Accessories
Specialist Machine (Vacs, Sanders, Floats & Grinders)
Hand Tools
Power Tools
Electrical Accessories
Fastening and Hardware Accessories

Trowel Trades Support

The Support Team will be available to help you with any questions or concerns.

A portion of the monthly fees alongside marketing support from Preferred Suppliers will ensure that adequate promotional opportunities and social media presence is there to support your store.

MIKE Rutledge

Mike has over 25 years’ experience within the Building Industry with extensive knowledge of Concrete, Brick & Block, Drywall and Landscaping.
“No day is ever the same in Trowel Trades. I enjoy sharing the knowledge I have accumulated in my years via superb advice & service. I am proud to be part of the Trowel Trades Group, where we strive to be a cut above the rest.”
Mike Rutledge
Director & OWNER OF TROWEL TRADES HAMILTON
Phone: 021 322 889
TREVOR Parris

Trevor has 40 plus years experience across the building industry. From the timber industry to managing large corporate building supplies and plumbing stores to setting up his own business, focussing on the concrete and driwall trades as the owner of the Trowel Trades store in Tauranga.
“Our Team in Tauranga are more than happy to support new stores in the initial set up and Training for new operators.”
Trevor Parris Director & OWNER OF TROWEL TRADES TAURANGA
Phone: 021 322 889
KEVIN Marevich

Kevin has over 45 years experience in the Building Industry having been the Founder of the ITM Group and the driving force behind the success of the BuildLink Group.
“The Trowel Trades concept has always been a winner in my mind. So I am pleased to be part of the team and look forward to being part of the growth and success of the Trowel Trades Brand.”
Kevin Marevich Director
Phone: 021 275 7407