The Nuflow network is expanding! We\u2019re so thrilled for our partners in New Zealand to join our franchise. Previously, there were a few licensed plumbers certified to sell and install our relining materials, but now our whole business model will be available to help more kiwis with their pipe problems. We\u2019re so excited to bring the full range of our top-quality processes, products and services to Aotearoa, the Land of the Long White Cloud. Find out more about what this means for our network below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since the inception of the original \u2018Nu Flow\u2019 brand in 1998, a lot of things have changed. In just over 20 years, it has gone from a simple idea in the mind of a young Canadian drain pipe technician to a multi-national organisation leading the market in CIPP trenchless pipe repairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nu Flow was founded with a focus on epoxy lining of pipes within domestic, single-dwelling buildings, and after patenting the \u2018sleeve-within-a-sleeve\u2019 relining method, the technology was then licensed to third parties. This caught the attention of our founder, Ed Ahern, and in 2004 he launched Nuflow Australasia, bringing pipe relining to Australia, New Zealand and Thailand under the licensed business model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This proved to be a major success, and in 2012 Ed established a research facility to further develop the relining technology. With appointed scientists and engineers, Nuflow was leading the way as the only Australian pipe relining company with the capacity to design, manufacture and install its own epoxies, lining materials, and specialist installation equipment. Over 2016 and 2017, we even assisted in writing the standard for relining materials!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2018, we were finally able to transition from a licensee model into a franchise model within Australia, bringing standardised operating procedures across the nation that established effective training techniques, business processes, and resource sharing throughout the network. Now in 2022, we\u2019re doing the same thing in New Zealand, and we\u2019re so excited to see what the future holds as we continue to drive up knowledge and further expand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, what does it actually mean that our NZ franchise partners have gone from licensees to franchisees? Now that they\u2019re part of the franchise model, these licensees \u2013 now called franchise partners – are given access to our trademark along with our entire operational system to sell and market our products and services. We use a fully integrated, end-to-end operational process, and know what\u2019s happening with our products every step of the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our business is set up so that our chemists, engineers, trainers and installers work together to create the best solutions for each job, providing advice, resources and support for each other whenever it\u2019s needed. New Zealand can access these franchise partnership benefits while expanding our capabilities and bringing our expertise to new customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
More franchise partners mean more insights, experience, and expertise that can be shared and leveraged throughout the network. Our growing success is driven by innovation, and we\u2019re always looking for ways to improve. These new perspectives could help perfect and improve the way we do things, bringing benefits to our customers and to the rest of the network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At Nuflow, our philosophy is that when people are respected and valued, they are more likely to achieve great things and get higher satisfaction out of the work they do. That\u2019s why we take the time to acknowledge and appreciate all the members of our network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n