Hutchins Bros was established in 1980 as a partnership between brothers Stewart and Graham Hutchins to build farm sheds. Following early years of success the pair made the decision to expand the business, moving it into the township of Narrandera, constructing a workshop facility at 104 Douglas Street in 1982. In 1985, Graham Hutchins decided to leave the business and pursue other interests. His half share was purchased by Stewart.
Stewart and his wife Jenny ran the business together for some 18 years, finally branching into major industrial structural steel fabrication in 1995. In 2004 Stewart sold a 50% stake in the business to his son Bill Hutchins and his wife Heidi, who now manage the business in Stewart’s semi-retirement. Bill having undertaken and completed a welding apprenticeship with the company back in the 1990’s, has 18 years of experience in the field. Heidi has an honors degree in Building Construction Management and fifteen years of experience in construction contract administration and property finance. Refer to their bios below.
Hutchins Bros employs 22 staff including directors and has a workshop throughput capacity of 30-50T per week depending on the intricacy of the work at hand. Through its industry alliances Hutchins Bros can provide the entire Structural Steel package, from design, shop detailing right through to fabrication, finishing and erection.
In January 2009 the company relocated to a new larger purpose built facility at Red Hill Industrial Estate, Narrandera. The 18,000sqm facility includes a new 1120sqm fabrication workshop with overhead crane and a dedicated 960sqm sandblasting and painting building with a modern 6m wide x 5m high x 21m long auto recovery blast chamber for surface preparation. Three large extraction filter fans are located along the eastern wall of the building providing a safe working environment for all weather spray painting. This new facility has allowed Hutchins Bros to take on larger projects and provide greater efficiency in production
Bill Hutchins
Stewart and his wife Jenny ran the business together for some 18 years, finally branching into major industrial structural steel fabrication in 1995. In 2004 Stewart sold a 50% stake in the business to his son Bill Hutchins and his wife Heidi, who now manage the business in Stewart’s semi-retirement. Bill having undertaken and completed a welding apprenticeship with the company back in the 1990’s, has 18 years of experience in the field. Heidi has an honors degree in Building Construction Management and fifteen years of experience in construction contract administration and property finance. Refer to their bios below.
Hutchins Bros employs 22 staff including directors and has a workshop throughput capacity of 30-50T per week depending on the intricacy of the work at hand. Through its industry alliances Hutchins Bros can provide the entire Structural Steel package, from design, shop detailing right through to fabrication, finishing and erection.
In January 2009 the company relocated to a new larger purpose built facility at Red Hill Industrial Estate, Narrandera. The 18,000sqm facility includes a new 1120sqm fabrication workshop with overhead crane and a dedicated 960sqm sandblasting and painting building with a modern 6m wide x 5m high x 21m long auto recovery blast chamber for surface preparation. Three large extraction filter fans are located along the eastern wall of the building providing a safe working environment for all weather spray painting. This new facility has allowed Hutchins Bros to take on larger projects and provide greater efficiency in production
Bill Hutchins
Director
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Cert IV - Frontline Management - Current
AS2214 Welding Supervisor - 2008
Boilermaker and Welder 1st Class – 2000
Cert IV - Fabrication Engineering - 1998
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Bill has 18 years hands-on experience in the steel industry and has an in-depth knowledge of all facets of structural steel fabrication and erection.
Bill is responsible for the day to day running of the business, co-coordinating with our valued staff all elements of the project from tender, procurement, fabrication, finishing, transport and erection. He boasts a proactive ability to foresee and find solutions to issues prior to fabrication.
His leadership ensures the company retains its family values and important long-term relationships during periods of exciting growth and change. Bill’s practical experience has proven to be the ideal preparation to enable him to successfully lead the organisation into the future.
Heidi Hutchins
Director
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Bachelor of Building Construction Management
(UNSW - 1st Class Hons) – 2000
(UNSW - 1st Class Hons) – 2000
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Heidi has some ten years of experience in Construction Contract Management and Administration and a background in property equity research. She was awarded a University Medal for her academic achievements whilst undertaking her degree in Construction Management,
Heidi is responsible for managing the firms operations, administration and business development. She maintains an active role in the tender and project delivery process to ensure client satisfaction. Heidi also oversees the development and application of the firms Occupational Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Procedures
Her experience in the finance industry has given her a sound understanding of the elements required for business success. Knowledge she had applied when preparing the firms strategic vision.
