The Vanguard Journey.
Leaving nothing to chance since 1991.
Along the way, we have expanded our product and service portfolios to address new and complex safety challenges, building a company now recognised as the industry-leading nationwide supplier of end-to-end safety solutions.
Today, the next generation of McLeans – brothers Craig, Gareth, and Brendan – lead the family business, embracing an unwavering commitment to the safety and efficiency of our clients.
Our journey.
1991
2002
2008
Expansion: Introduce environmental leading Soppec marking paints to NZ.
2010
Continued growth: Add global partners and carpark management products.
2013
Next generation: Brothers Craig, Gareth, and Brendan take the reins.
2017
Measuring what matters to our clients – Implemented Net Promoter Score
2019
Product range expansion: Secure NZ agency for Slow Stop energy absorbing bollards from USA
2020
Further expansion: Secure NZ agency for D-Flexx flexible barrier systems from Denmark
2021
Bigger NZ Footprint: Secure Move to new purpose-built offices and distribution warehouse in Wellington, establish Auckland presence.
Happy Days: Win TinyPulse Award for happiest workplace in wholesale sector.
2022
New alliance: Tru-Gard appoint Vanguard as sole partners of NZ-made Tru-Gard Barriers and Bollards
Vanguard innovation.
Vanguard – noun; a group of people leading the way in new developments or ideas.
Much has changed since the early days at Vanguard. As our clients’ businesses have evolved and others have joined the Vanguard family, we’ve continued to grow and broaden.
Our 30-year legacy of work tells us what works well; but our pursuit of better solutions and approaches for our clients is ongoing. It is this appetite for innovation that ensures we’re at the forefront of market changes, new products, and emerging best practices.
Keeping connected.
We also attend key industry trade events – including leading global trade exhibitions showcasing emerging mobility and traffic technologies, keeping us at the vanguard of safety.
Your safety is in expert hands
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