In 2009, Interlink general manager Matthew Kennedy saw an opportunity to provide a connection that linked a customer’s need with a solution, hence Inter-link. He identified the need to supply natural, long lasting landscape products directly to the client — and from there Interlink Ltd was formed. We background the company’s origins and philosophies around re-purposing sustainably reclaimed rustic hardwood timbers, beams and railway sleepers for landscaping and interior design.
Interlink Ltd is a business that specialises in sourcing and securing rare, quality and natural materials to create a more sustainable New Zealand.
The company supports industries and enterprises big and small by providing long lasting alternatives for greener design and construction in interior and exterior spaces throughout the country.
Committed to constantly improving its processes, combined with a high desire and ability for collaboration, Interlink Ltd strives for excellence amongst all projects.
Whether supplying railway sleepers for private and boutique gardens or much larger communal public and civil spaces, the team at Interlink has its clients’ needs at heart.
The company is committed to offering competitive prices by supplying wholesale quantities direct to customers nationwide.
Interlink’s office is based in Wanaka, and the company uses storage and transport facilities nationally, delivering its products through an array of major freight companies and contractors.
It encourages clients to get in touch with the company’s trusted partners to query private logistical services that can be relied upon.
Interlink enlists only established and reputable companies in New Zealand and internationally, whose expertise and experience provide the “horsepower” when required.
The team prides itself on outstanding service, and works only with companies who share this philosophy.
business is only as good as its last sale — and a good sale is one that is efficiently and effectively completed to a customer’s satisfaction.
To this end, Interlink deals with partners who are specialists in their own fields, to complement its business and its clients’ goals.
Sustainability, and why it matters
Climate change, inefficient energy use and land consumption is increasingly detrimental to natural ecosystems, and is becoming progressively noticeable in people’s day-to-day lives.
It has come down to the individual and industries to start making a conscious change towards a more resourcefully sustainable society and planet.
Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the impact manufacturing has on the environment, and choosing to use quality recycled materials has never been more important.
Interlink has supplied New Zealand bulk wholesale recycled railway sleepers, reclaimed timber and rustic hardwood products for more than 12 years.
This started in the grassroots of the “Green Building” revolution.
Now, 12 years later, sustainable and ecologically-friendly buildings and landscapes are being developed all over the country — and the world.
The products
Interlink believes in the reduce, reuse, recycle ideology, and takes pride in its commitment to re-purposing beautiful and durable hardwoods.
Why buy new when you can buy recycled and get even better quality?
In an increasing trend with landscape, public and architectural designs using reclaimed beams and railway sleepers, the appreciation of warm, charismatic and sustainable materials has predictably increased.
New Zealanders now find it ever more accessible to recreate natural, long-life settings for one another.
Reduce
The company reduces the number of trees being milled for new/fresh timber, and reduces carbon emissions through minimal resource extraction inputs.
Reuse
It reuses old railway sleepers and reclaimed hardwoods wherever possible.
Recycle
It recycles old wharf, bridge and other rustic structures into long lasting natural materials.
Its stock is stored nationwide in secure MPI locations, or transport and storage facilities throughout the country for logistical efficiency, and it often has staff travelling throughout the country.
Ethical practice
As a supplier to hardware stores all over the country, Interlink is providing more eco-conscious, high quality and cost-effective options nationwide for an array of applications, from DIY for homes, to commercial scale and architectural specifications.
In addition to supplying sustainable products, as a business it aims to operate in the most moral way it can.
The company’s office is getting rid of unnecessary paper waste and going digital.
It is a member of various charities and organisations, supporting the environment and fellow New Zealanders.
Its staff are encouraged to walk or cycle to work to reduce carbon footprints, and to enjoy a healthy lifestyle.
Company causes
Interlink is a member of the Living Future Institute, supporting the innovation of the organisation and its ethos — “To lead and support the transformation toward communities that are socially just, culturally rich and ecologically restorative.”
Interlink is an advocate for Treesthatcount, a fantastic movement to gift or donate long-life native trees within New Zealand — a great way to support community organisations and the country’s delicate localised ecosystems.
Te Kakano Aotearoa Trust is a Wanaka community-based native plant nursery that specialises in propagating plants of local origin (Upper Clutha region), then using these plants for regional native habitat restoration.
As a proactive marketplace participant, Interlink aims to supply for New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC) best practices, assessments and ratings, truly getting behind what it believes will be a more sustainable future.
The company encourages industry and individuals to pursue what’s right, which is why it endorses #architectsdeclarenz.
Interlink also donates annually to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.
For more information visit interlinkltd.com.
