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Performance in construction isn’t just about immediate results. It’s about buildings that stand the test of time – that resist weather, remain maintenance-free, and deliver value across decades, not years…

Whether you are scaling up, pivoting into manufacturing, or just getting started – requires making smart, calculated decisions about your equipment. Along the way, you are bound to face a…

Gutters don’t get the attention roofs do, but they’re just as critical. A well-formed, properly installed gutter system channels water away from structures, protects foundations, and prevents damage to walls…

Sheet metal bending and folding is foundational work in roofing and cladding. Clean bends mean watertight seams, professional finishes, and installations that last. Poor bends mean leaks, distortion, and callbacks…

Speed matters on-site. So does precision. Roofing and cladding professionals need tools that cut clean, fasten securely, and hold up under constant use – without adding unnecessary weight, noise, or…

Roofing and cladding are hand tool-intensive work. Hammering, seaming, crimping, folding – performed repeatedly, often overhead or in awkward positions, every single day. For many tradespeople, the aches that come…

Metal roofing is nothing new in Australia and New Zealand. Corrugated iron and long-run steel have been part of our construction landscape for generations, valued for their efficiency and familiarity…

If you’re a sheet metal worker or roofer, you already know your tools aren’t just tools—they’re your crew. Your pliers are that reliable mate who always shows up. Your snips?…

And just like that, 2025 is coming to a close. It’s been a big year for us here at Fribesco. Here are a few of our highlights.

I sat down with Martin and Alex, the co-owners of Fribesco Ltd, to ask them about 15 years in business, what keeps them going in an ever-changing industry and what…

Stu Hampton is a familiar face around the Fribesco Nelson HQ. He’s one half of the teaching team at the Roofing and Cladding Academy, and with decades of experience roofing…

The right tool for the right job. It’s a mantra we live by here at Fribesco. And finding the right cutting solution for your needs makes your day a hell…