Hard work pays off for Auckland Master Painter Gib stopper PBF

Fast-growing Auckland business PBF is celebrating success after picking up a podium finish at New Zealand’s premier painting awards.

Its high standard of workmanship and top-quality finish has earned PBF (Paint and Plasterboard Finishing) a highly commended award at the Master Painters Awards 2015.

Company owner Arjen Bloem says taking out second place in the ‘Residential Interior Under-$25,000’ category is a great place to start in PBF’s first year entering the awards.

Highly commended Master Painters Award 2015

The company takes a long-term approach to its service and strives to deliver a first-rate product. That means much of its business is repeat work or comes from the recommendations of happy clients.

“From project manager to apprentice, our whole team is committed to looking after our clients,” Bloem explains. “We sometimes end up completing five or six jobs on the same street because satisfied clients recommend us to their neighbours.”

Apart from taking a few moments to celebrate their award, the team at PBF are back to business as usual.

“Our objective remains the same – to continue improving our product and maintaining a high level of client satisfaction,” Bloem says.

Be sure to keep an eye out for PBF at next year’s Master Painters Awards.

“I’m confident you’ll see us back on the podium in coming years. It would certainly be a nice bonus for us to take first place next year.

Its annual are in their seventh year and were presented at a black-tie dinner and gala ceremony in Wellington on June 21.

Article written by Ben Chapman-Smith