Newly fabricated unpainted steel hook bin outside the Arc-i Engineering workshop

Hook & skip bin manufacturing in Palmerston North

We manufacture bins for waste and transport operators, from hook bins and skip bins to custom sizes, and repair existing bins to keep them in service.

Overview

Bins take a hammering. They are dropped, dragged, overloaded and left out in all weather, so they need to be built properly from the start. We manufacture hook bins and skip bins for waste, recycling and transport operators, as well as custom bins built to your size and specification.

Our bins are fabricated from heavy-duty steel in our Palmerston North workshop, with strong floors, reinforced sides and well-made doors and fittings. We can build a single bin, a batch for a growing fleet or a one-off design for a specialist job, and we match them to your truck and handling gear so they load and tip properly.

We also repair and refurbish existing bins. Replacing a worn floor, straightening sides, fixing doors and hinges or reinforcing weak spots is often far cheaper than buying new, and it keeps your fleet working for years longer.

How it works

How a job works

  1. Tell us what you need

    Call, email or send an enquiry through the website. A photo, a sketch or a few measurements is plenty to get started.

  2. Get a clear quote

    We talk through the job, suggest the best approach and materials, and give you a straight price and timeframe before any work begins.

  3. We build or repair it

    Your job is done in our Palmerston North workshop by experienced tradespeople, and we keep you updated if anything changes along the way.

  4. Back to work

    We check everything over before it leaves the workshop, and we stand behind every job we do.

Recent work

From the workshop

FAQs

Bin manufacturing: common questions

What types of bins do you build?

We build hook bins and skip bins in a range of sizes, plus custom bins for specific jobs. If you have an existing design you like, we can build to match it.

Can you build bins to a custom size?

Yes. We can build to your required dimensions and capacity, and make sure the bin suits your truck, hook or skip loader and the loads you carry.

Do you repair old bins?

We do. Floor replacements, side and door repairs, new hinges and latches, and general refurbishment can add years of life to a bin for a fraction of the cost of a new one.

Can you build a batch of bins?

Yes. We build single bins and batches for waste and transport operators. Let us know how many you need and when, and we will plan the build to suit.

Do your bins come painted?

We can supply bins ready for paint or arrange a finished coating. Let us know your preferred colour and finish when you ask for a quote.

More services

Other ways we can help

Blue plastic slide mounted on a stainless steel ladder and frame in the workshop

General engineering

One-off fabrication in mild steel, aluminium and stainless steel.

Got a job for us?

Tell us what you need and we will come back to you with a straight answer and a fair price.