Our Team
Beni Hafoka
General Manager
Beni Hafoka
General Manager
Beni joined the business in 1999 as a 17 year old apprentice. After lots of hard work, 15 years later in 2014, he took the plunge and become the owner. With a wealth of technical knowledge and experience he will look after you. Always quick with a joke and rarely seen without a smile, Beni is a rare breed. A fisherman at heart but don’t get him started on this subject unless you have some time to kill.
Craig Lambie
Operations Manager
Craig Lambie
Operations Manager
If you have a job on the go with us, Craig is the man that will know exactly what’s happening. Don’t let his laid back appearance fool you, he runs a tight ship and manages to juggle a busy job schedule and keep his team motivated and thirsty for more. Calm, patient and always ready for a good debate if one arises.
Klint Brittain-Freemantle
Specialised Products
Shade & Flood
Klint Brittain-Freemantle
Specialised Products - Shade & Flood
With a passion for design and experience running his own business, Klint is our go-to-guy on anything new or complex. From large shade sails for public spaces to aqua dams, there’s not much he can’t turn his hand to. Best of all, Klint enjoys sharing his knowledge which makes him an invaluable part of our team.
Charmaine Hutchinson
Accounts & Administration
Charmaine Hutchinson
Accounts & Administration
Originally from South Africa, Charmaine is our accounts guru. If you have any administration issues or questions regarding invoices, give her a call and she’ll be happy to help. Working remotely from home has given her the opportunity to be closer to her family which we are very happy to accommodate.
Karen (Kaz) Wicks
Office Administration
Kaz Wicks
Office Administration
Chances are if you call us you’ll speak with Kaz. In charge of fielding enquires and too many admin tasks to list, she keeps the office at 66 Portside ticking over seamlessly. If she can’t help you herself she’ll quickly work out who can, so give her a call.
Matt Hall
Custom Specialist
Matt Hall
Custom Specialist
With a background in wetsuit manufacture and repairs and many years of experience under his belt, Matt specialises in bespoke designs - if you can dream it, he can make it. A perfectionist at his craft, who is both as expert behind a sewing machine as he is riding the waves on his surfboard, his true passion.
Jason Shrimpton
Canvas Fabricator
Jason Shrimpton
Canvas Fabricator
Jas looks after all of our parts from inventory to manufacture of our key components for curtains and tarpaulins. Jas is a full time father to his young son and can always be heard talking about family in the workshop which we love.
Cory McKay
Canvas Fabricator
Cory McKay
Canvas Fabricator
A dedicated family man, Cory can turn his hand to just about anything. He is calm and mature which is a huge asset when the workshop is under pressure. Taking the lead with our mobile repair units, Cory enjoys being outdoors and is great in front of our clients. Look out for him in one of our clearly marked vehicles.
Ash Standring
Canvas Fabricator
Ash Standring
Canvas Fabricator
Ash specialises in works which require an eye for detail and takes his time to make sure every job he works on has an in depth drawing attached to the file for future recreation. He also doubles as our passionate photographer, having that as his side line business.