Royans Transport Accident Repairs have made another move to expand its network in New Zealand with the acquisition of Sievwright Auto and Powderline in Invercargill.

Sievwright Auto is an industry leader supplying abrasive blasting, panel beating, and paint services for heavy commercial vehicles and equipment. 

Powderline are also the local market leader in large scale powder coating with the second biggest powder coating oven in the country. They also offer Thermoplastic coating, a product that offers excellent protection against corrosion, wear and tear and chemical attack.

Operating from multiple facilities in Invercargill, the Sievwright Auto team has over 22 years’ experience in commercial and industrial work in the region.

John Sievwright will be staying on for a short transition period before embarking on new endeavours with Naomi Sinclair being appointed as Branch Manager.

Founded in 1944, Royans has grown to become the largest commercial vehicle repair specialists in Australia and New Zealand.

Sievwright Auto and Powderline operation will be Royans 28th branch and its sixth in New Zealand. Its recent expansion in the New Zealand market now sees it represented with two branches in Auckland, two in Christchurch, plus Palmerston North and Invercargill.