Locker Group

International industrial metal manufacturer, Locker Group, purchased Mounts Wire Industries and required a purpose built facility, in Auckland, to accommodate the two different businesses located previously at separate sites.

Regarding the offices, they had ideas on how it should be laid out and the area required but they had a pretty basic knowledge of what was in the market place regarding design, systems, hardware and finishes.

Locker wanted to have an open plan office design which brought production and sales closer to each other.  Amalgamating the two companies' business systems was a priority and improving the office work flow from reception - greeting customers, through to the paperwork going out to the factory was important to them.

Locker Group's General Manager, Lindsay Cook, said we have a whole range of customers, including architectural and construction clients.  In reception, we wanted something different, that is striking and to be able to display our range of products effectively."

"We're really pleased with the result - first class.   We gave the brief and then didn't have to worry about it.  We saved money by using Malcolm & Sumner's experience to plan our offices efficiently - lowering our rental space."

"Malcolm & Sumner provided skills that we didn't have.  They gave us good advice about the standard of today's office and advised us on our new storage systems.  They greatly improved the layout that the architect had suggested.  This improved the work flow in our office and improved staff communication."

"The colour scheme is fantastic.  Utilising Locker Group's Corporate colours in the interior reinforces our Brand.  The office looks good as well as being practical due to the nature of our manufacturing business."

"Malcolm & Sumner were great to work with.  There was always a paper trail.  Good plans were provided and good communication throughout the entire process.  We had plenty of opportunity to have our input." 

"The furniture installation went very well.  Everything was delivered on time and the site left clean and tidy."

"We'd recommend Malcolm & Sumner to anybody.  Diane sells her company well.  We put ourselves in her hands.  They're up to date with fashion and design.  We put a lot of trust in our designer to deliver."

“Trust companies like Malcolm & Sumner to do the job.  Companies can get on with their business.  You might think you know about office design but you realise you should leave it to the experts."