The Ruby Bay Joinery Team

Ruby Bay Joinery is owned by Colin & Ruth Roberts and Wayne and Dinah Roberts.

Ruth and Colin Roberts

After leaving school, Colin completed his joinery apprenticeship and over the next 45 years he has worked in the industry in various roles a joinery manufacturer, a house builder, a ten year stint in engineering, 15 years as a Joinery Polytech Tutor in Invercargill, and at one stage, was the host of a home handy-man radio show. Colin and Ruth decided to move to Nelson to have a go at orcharding. However, he decided to go with what he knew best, and hence, Ruby Bay Joinery was born. Ruth assisted Colin with the bookwork for the company. They now live in Ruby Bay, semi-retired, enjoying family and grandchildren.

Wayne and Dinah Roberts

Wayne moved to Nelson with his parents in 1988 and after leaving school bravely decided to take up a joinery apprenticeship under his perfectionist father. He completed this apprenticeship in 1993 and is still with the company today. In the last four years he has taken on the responsibility of managing the company. Wayne married Dinah in 1998, who for the last five years has had the thrill of doing the company accounts from home. They live in Ruby Bay and have been blessed with three girls and one boy.

Ruby Bay Joinery is fortunate to have a team of very experienced joiners. Many having over 30 years in the trade. This experience of trade practice is invaluable in supplying a quality product to the client. In order to accomplish whatever task we are given, we are able to call on over 250 years of expertise. They enjoy a variety of work that continues to challenge and motivate.

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