Gordon Clark

Dairy NZ

Effluent Storage

Effluent storage on your farm is crucial and requires careful planning and design. With a well-designed storage system, you'll experience peace of mind, improved irrigation, efficient use of nutrients and...
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P & Duncan Farm Machinery Archives

More from the Plucks Engineering archives showing images from sales brochure of some of PD Ducan farm machinery catalogue (1958) that they either made or were suppliers of (Massey Harris...
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“Data-Driven Validation for Real-World Impact”

Scientific Research and Data for Credibility. At Plucks, we understand the importance of substantiating our claims with robust scientific research and data. In an industry where reliability and integrity are...
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“Neil Plucks reflection on a moment of history”

The photo above captures a moment in the history of Pluck’s Engineering, showcasing the original workshop in Rakaia with my father, Graham Pluck, in the background, and myself, Neil Pluck...
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Another photograph from 1917 shows the original engineering workshop in Rakaia

The photograph from 1917 shows the original engineering workshop in Rakaia. The building, made of corrugated iron, has a simple design typical of the early 1900s.In the foreground, several men...
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Early 1917 Photo Found in the Archives at Plucks Engineering

Plucks Engineering has unearthed a remarkable photograph from its archives, capturing a truly fantastic moment from a bygone era. This image showcases the original workshop of Plucks, a company with...
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Found! The first Plucks roller made in 1967, still going strong in Ashburton

Graham Pluck (86) says he made the roller in 1967 for Eric Bishop, who was a farmer in the Pendarvis area. It’s 9ft wide x 5ft Diameter x ½ plate....
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Plucks Engineering: A Lifesaving Partnership with Westpac Rescue Helicopter

Plucks Engineering is proud to be a Business Supporter of Westpac Rescue Helicopter, which provides 24/7 emergency service and is always on call to save lives whenever we’re needed. This...
The First Plucks roller made in 1967, still going strong in Ashburton

“Reliable 24-7 Solutions by Bonfiglioli for Plucks Engineering”

Plucks Engineering Ltd is a family business based in Rakaia, New Zealand, that specialises in agricultural manufacturing and repair. It was established in 1966 and is now in its second...
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“Meeting the Growing Demand for Dairy Farming Equipment”

In the below Video May 2014 interview, Neil Pluck reflects on the evolution of his business (Plucks Engineering) and the rapid changes occurring in the Mid-Canterbury region. His company, which...
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“A plucky solution for ponds” by Farmers Weekly

An article written by Farmers Weekly in 2014 talking to Neil Pluck about Electricity shortage at that time and how that changed Plucks R & D. Canterbury’s electrical woes have...