Taranaki Steelformers have thrown their support behind Taranaki Rugby ahead of the 2020 Mitre 10 Cup campaign.

The locally owned and operated business has become an Official First 23 Partner for 2020 and will have their brand displayed on the upper back of the Yarrows Taranaki Bulls halfback jersey.

Taranaki Steelformers have become the largest metal roofing and cladding manufacturers in the Taranaki and Wanganui region, employing 39 staff across their four branches in New Plymouth, Stratford, Wanganui and Taumaranui.

The family business was established by current Director Darrell Back in 1983. They manufacture longrun roofing, wall cladding and rainwater goods for commercial, industrial and residential projects.

Taranaki Steelformers Director Darrell Back said the partnership was all about local loyalty.

“Just like our strapline – in the longrun, it pays to go with the locals” Back said.

Taranaki Rugby Chief Executive Officer Laurence Corlett was delighted to have Taranaki Steelformers on board for 2020.

“Taranaki Steelformers have been supporting Taranaki Rugby for a long time.”

“Darrell, Brendon and the team at Taranaki Steelformers have a proven record of delivering quality roofing in Taranaki for the past 37 years” said Taranaki Rugby Business Development Manager Jimmy Fastier.

Taranaki Steelformers are strong supporters of the Taranaki community and also support the following local organisations, programmes and events:

• Inglewood United Rugby Football Club
• Francis Douglas Memorial College 1^st XV
• Taranaki Mountainairs
• Around The Mountain Relay Race
• Youth Boost
• Numerous regional race meetings
• A large number of Taranaki community events

Article added: Friday 12 June 2020