HURRELL BROS

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1168, 1 July 1911, Page 15

HURRELL BROS

Tlio progress and requirements of tho settlers of Taranaki is well illustrated by a glimpse through the factory and showroom of tho well-known firm of coachluildcrsl Messrs. Hurrcll Bros., Hawora. In 1900 they purchased the business of Mr. E. Bartlett, who at that time was in South Africa with tho colonial troops. The tmsiuess increased rapidly, and necessitated tho building of new workshops and showroom. By the adoption of up-to-dato machinery, driven by a gas engine and electric motor, they havo been able to cope with the growing demands made upon them. A glance through tho factory reveals a fine collection of labour-saving machines, and the old-fashioned coachbuilding methods have no place with this enterprising firm. Ono machino deserves special mention, however, and which both lightens the labour and saves the vim of the workers in the smith shop. It is a Newbolt power hammer, and takes place of a striker., By a light or heavy pressure of the foot upon a leyer tho blacksmith can either make this hammer descend upon the work in hand with tho lightest tap possiblo or with tremendous blows that treat heavy metal as though it were putty. Tho paintship is away from the factory proper, thus ensuring cleanliness and freedom from dust and smoke that is so necessary for tho accomplishment of such particular work. A varnish room is petitioned off from tho paintshop for finishing purposes. > This firm have introduced quite a new style, which they name the "Dominion Gig," and which is illustrated in our advertising columns. They are just now preparing for the coining season,- and making some of their well-known and well-used milk-waeons and drays. Vehicles of every description aro made to order, and their painting and trimming is of the highest quality and finish.