OUR HISTORY

For over fifty-years TWL has forged a hard-earned reputation as New Zealand’s leading supplier of transport parts and equipment solutions.

how we started

In 1966 Les Cleveland founded TWL with the vision of being a reliable supplier of transport parts and equipment solutions in New Zealand. Over the years, TWL has grown into a fast-moving parts network that serves a diverse range of customers from road transport fleets, repair workshops, and logistics companies to the general public and farming community.

We merged with our sister company, Transpecs, in 1986 to make the most of the synergies between our businesses. The supply of quality parts goes hand-in-hand with setting truck and trailer units up precisely for load weight and function. Together, we’re the perfect fit.

how we started

twl today

Our aim has always been to keep our customers moving. We’ve always got a wide range of quality parts and ancillary equipment ready and waiting when they are needed for heavy and light trailers.

From axles, suspensions, braking and hardware to filtration, electrical, safety and general workshop consumables, TWL stock the lot. We are the proud distributor of a wide range of world-class brands including SAF-Holland, WABCO, Alcoa, Edbro, OMFB, Koni, Fras-Le, Donaldson, and Hella.

At TWL, we’re hard-wired to anticipate market needs. 100% Kiwi grown, with the reach and analytics to drive smart procurement and stock holding. Up-to-date data by customer, fleet, and region means that we’ve got the right parts in the right places more often to deliver seamless supply.

twl today

twl’s history

TWL Founded

1966

Expansion to Fairfield

1979

TWL merges with Transport Specialties

1986

Les retires, Trevor Dorsey appointed MD

1988

TWL Invercargill Opens

1990

Gough Group acquire TWL

1994

TWL acquired by Sime Motors

2019

New TWL Pukekohe branch opens

2022

TWL Founded

Les Cleveland sets up TWL and founder

Expansion to Fairfield

Significant growth with more than 300 employees and a new building established in Fairfield

TWL merges with Transport Specialties

Transport Wholesale group of companies merged with Transport specialties Ltd (now Transpecs) and its subsidiary companies, NZ Transport Supplies, Tri-Jack and Rotorua Brake services (RBS)

Les retires, Trevor Dorsey appointed MD

Les Cleveland retired. Trevor Dorsey appointed MD of TWL Holdings

TWL Invercargill Opens

Invercargill opened 1990 175 Clyde Street.

Gough Group acquire TWL

Gough Group acquire TWL

TWL acquired by Sime Motors

TWL acquired by Sime Motors (formally Sime Darby Motors NZ)

New TWL Pukekohe branch opens

TWL's largest and state of the art retail store opens in Pukekohe.

TWL is part of the Sime Motors NZ group – the only group to support the transport industry value chain from end-to-end. Our commercial portfolio includes premium trucks and materials handling brands, plus a country-wide aftersales service and parts network. We are supported by a thriving global group, Sime, that operates across 19 countries.

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OUR PARTNERSHIPS

TWL works closely with our sister company Transpecs. Together, we supply quality parts and set up trucks and trailer units precisely for load weight and function — helping to keep drivers safe and trucks moving.

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