About us
Thanks to many years of experience, and multiple generations of knowledge, we are experts in all matters related to timber and building supplies.
Our History
Rangitikei Timbers' path has been carved over many decades and across multiple generations. The Quin family first started there dealing with timber back in the 1960s when the family started building garages. The timber for these garages was all sourced from local mills. it wasn't until the 1980s when Gavin Quin decided to leave the family garage business and go out on his own. With the relationships formed over the last two decades, Gavin got into road transport, predominantly carting timber for sawmills all over the North Island. It was the continued relationship building and hard work that then saw Gavin start Rural Timber out of his truck yard in Ōhingaiti where he serviced the rural sector.
From Rural Timber, Gavin started timber yards in Marton and Wellington which grew to successful operations. All of Gavin's five sons worked within the businesses but it was the youngest that developed a passion for wood. By the time Travis was old enough to join the workforce, Gavin had sold up and was looking to retire. Still, with a small yard in Marton, Gavin in his spare time still dabbled in the wood trade, selling bits and pieces to keep himself busy. This is where Travis stepped in. Looking for a change from the building industry, Travis got to work starting to build what we now know as Rangitikei Timber. Employing six staff, operating out of two sites, and operating 4 delivery trucks, Rangitikei Timber has become a thriving operation with a reputation for great service and excellent value that continues to grow.