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INNOVATIVE
ENGINEERING SPECIALISTS

Marlborough Sounds

Marine Specialists, General Aluminium & Steel Engineering in Marlborough,
New Zealand

40+ Years trusted service in precision fabrication and aluminium marine construction. Built on trust. Backed by experience.

SERVICES

Aluminium & Steel Fabrication Services in Blenheim, Marlborough

We specialise in residential and commercial aluminium engineering, boat building and marine fabrication for the Marlborough Sounds and Tasman Bay. From Marine-grade vessels and fit-outs built for local conditions, to durable, low-maintenance aluminium structures for homes and businesses, our team brings precision engineering and on-the-ground regional knowledge to every job. We also cover bespoke custom sheds, trailers, structural steel design, and one-off fabrication projects of any scale.

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Residential & Commercial Aluminium Construction

We supply and fabricate aluminium structures for businesses and clients throughout Blenheim and broader Marlborough region — from marine construction projects, architectural features through to full structural builds. We deliver durable, high quality results for  range of clients.

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Boat Building & Marine Construction in Marlborough & Nelson

With the Marlborough Sounds and Tasman Bay on our doorstep, marine work is at the heart of what we do. We build custom aluminium boats and provide marine construction/repairs and fabrication for recreational and commercial vessels, built to marine-grade standards and ready for local conditions. IES is an approved partner of Picton's Marina Network.

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Aluminium Fabrication — Custom Sheds & Trailers

We design and build custom, robust aluminium storage sheds and trailers to suit rural, residential, and commercial needs across Marlborough and Nelson. Every job is engineered for durability and tailored to your exact requirements.

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Custom Fabrication Projects, Built to Your Specifications

Got something that doesn't fit a standard category? We regularly take on bespoke aluminium and steel fabrication projects across Marlborough and Nelson. If you can sketch it or describe it, we can talk through how to build it.

Welding specialist

ABOUT US

Hi, I'm Dave Burkhart, founder of Innovative Engineering here in Blenheim.

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With over 40 years personal experience across New Zealand and Western Australia, I've built a close, dedicated team of engineers who share the same hands-on, grassroots approach I started out with to tackle any challenge. Together, we specialise in boat building, and marine fabrication for the Marlborough & Marlborough Sounds Region. Alongside general residential and commercial engineering projects —

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No job is too big — and no job is too small to get our full attention. Whatever you're building, we bring precision engineering and decades of proven experience to every project.

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Exploring a Project?

Click the link below to send IES a message today for a non-obligation chat about what you have in mind.

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