LOADERS

The business was started in Wanganui by Ian Loader (snr) in 1954 and was predominantly based around bulldozer work for the local district. I D Loader Ltd was formed as a company in 1963 and, other than a few years working from a large back yard at home, has been based at 172 Ridgway Street (Cnr of Hatrick and Ridgway) in Wanganui. The ownership of the company has changed through the generations and is now owned by two of Ian Loader (snr)'s grandsons - Hayden who is Ian Loader (jnr)'s son and Justin who is Allan Loader's son... We carry out most of our work for local authorities. Whanganui District Council is our main source of work but we do a fair amount for the Rangitikei and Manawatu District Councils as well. We also work as a subcontractor on bigger projects for contractors including Downer and Higgins. Our clients also include NZTA, several commercial and residential builders and the residents of Wanganui... We employ 60 staff at present who are all highly skilled in their..