Instead it is an opportunity to expand the horizons of the art of fabrication.
While architectural metalwork and ironworks are their bread and butter, a recent project allowed them to add some steel to the cultural fabric of the community.
In 2023 they were proud to be involved in the fabrication of a corten sculpture commissioned by mana whenua-owned consultancy Aukaha.
The sculpture is a tohu whenua (landmark) that tells the Waitaha story of Kōpūwai, a giant ogre with a pack of two-headed dogs.
Designed by Ōtākou’s Ephraim Russell as part of a partnership between mana whenua and Transpower, the tohu whenua was installed near Oturehua, overlooking the Otago Rail Trail.
This project demonstrated Zeal Steel’s approach to its clients, acting as a functioning engineering ideas incubator.
Collaborating with other engineering companies and cutting-edge suppliers, they bring technology and creativity together to transform concepts into reality.
By pooling their expertise in technologies such as cutting processes, laser, plasma, guillotine, and brake pressing, Zeal Steel shows its strength in fabrication and assemblage of these component parts to create bespoke engineering solutions for its clients.
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