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The family owned and managed company Higgins is recognised as one of the most experienced commercial painting contractors in the industry.
Established in 1949, the company operates branches throughout Australia and New Zealand.
Higgins recently announced an expansion in the NSW market with the opening of a branch in Wollongong, to better connect with customers in the Illawarra and surrounding region.
As the largest private commercial painting contractor in Australia and New Zealand, they recognised the need to expand into the promising Illawarra region where education, health and property showed signs of significant growth.
Run with a local presence, the Wollongong office gives them great scope to deliver projects to the entire Illawarra region.
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General manager Rowan Galbraith said, “The company has been actively expanding its branch network as part of its regionalisation strategy. Our goal is to offer enhanced services and a better response to local demand.
“The new Wollongong branch builds on Higgins’ existing presence in regions combining with our Sydney, Newcastle and soon to be opened Canberra branch.”
This regionalisation strategy has supported the company’s rise as a leading provider of high quality painting services across the country.
Attending the official opening event, Wollongong Lord Mayor Gordon Bradbery was quoted as saying, “It’s great to see a new larger employer in the region.”
Irish Immigrant Gerry Higgins started the business 68 years ago with a small van and paintbrush.
Today his son Gerard Higgins continues the family tradition.
The business employs over 2000 people and has a representation in every state and territory in Australia.
Gerard Higgins lives by the same principles his father founded. He said, “Higgins’ key brand promise is clear; we believe in establishing ourselves as being here for good and here for our customers’ needs.
“We aim to offer outstanding consistency and services that allows customers to live up to their aspirations.”
Higgins Wollongong manager said, “Through our national expertise and local capability we will continue to deliver world class services to our customers and local businesses, building our distribution to provide greater access and convenience.
“We remain confident, strong and are committed to being here for our customers in the Illawarra.”
From sales and estimation through to finish and follow-up, Higgins has the expertise, professionalism and resources to manage any project regardless of scale, condition and difficulty.
Call 1300 HIGGINS or go to www.higgins.com.au/wollongong