Smith Attachments began making carriers, handlebar protectors and towbars for Honda 125cc motorcycles. Then came trailers for towing by motorcycle – still popular.
Ian Smith’s company kept growing, with side carts, towbars, carriers, then ATV bullbars.
In 1980 Ray McCormick joined Smith, combining production development expertise with business acumen. In the same year the workshop trebled in size and they bought their first tubebender, improving speed and quality of production.
Ray and Pam McCormick bought Smith’s share of the company after he retired in 1999.
Today, says Smith Attachments, the company has a major share of the New Zealand and Australian ATV bullbar and mudflap market.
By the late 1980s, quads made their entrance into New Zealand, demand grew for the company’s galvanised bullbars. These remain a part of the product range.
Smith Attachments says its superior designs and workmanship can now be seen in new products such as farm utility bullbars and mudflap kits. “The aim of the company is presentation; durability and long lasting products credibly priced.”
The company says it’s excited about the new UTV/MUV releases which complement its already large range of existing bullbars and mud flap kits. They are available in Honda, Polaris and Yamaha models. A bullbar and mud flap kit for the Can Am Commander will be available in the near future.
Dealers nationwide sell the products.
Tel. 0508 805 801
www.smithattachments.co.nz
