Universal Engineering was formed in 2001 following the takeover of Monk Brothers Engineering, the long established Gisborne firm with a hard earned legacy of more than 50 industrious years serving our local community.

This century the company has grown and flourished with significant investment in state of the art equipment and plant, to become one of the largest and best equipped companies in the East Coast Region.

Our Values

Honesty and integrity in all we do.
Deliver on our promises.
Be professional in all we do.
Stand by our products.

Meet The Team

Universal Engineering employs a staff of nearly 40 skilled in all facets of Engineering.

Graham Mackey

Engineering/Technical Director

Graham Mackey

Engineering/Technical Director
B.Sc., C.Eng., M.I.Mech.E., M.IPENZ., Dip.A.F

Graham has worked in New Zealand and the United Kingdom and has over 30 years experience in the fabrication industry. He has been a client, a consultant, and worked in the manufacturing sector. This background gives him a good range of experience in theoretical and practical aspects of design and fabrication.

Phil Matthews

NZCE Operations/Sales Director

Phil Matthews

NZCE Operations/Sales Director
NZCE

Phil started life as an apprentice fabricator
before becoming a qualified tradesman. He later gained a New Zealand Certificate in Engineering. Phil has had 15 years in the engineering industry in Gisborne and Wellington and enjoys being the public face of the company and managing customer relations.