How it all started

Guy began his career in 1989 when he started working as an apprentice cadet in a leading plastics manufacturer in Hamilton New Zealand. The Cadetship Apprentice programme covered multiple types of plastics manufacturing including, Injection Moulding, Blow moulding, Thermoforming, Toolmaking, Design, Offset and Screen Printing and Plant Maintenance, all of which were carried out within the Hamilton Plant.

At the end of his apprenticeship, he was promoted to team leader, responsible for the daily management of a group of Injection Moulding machines that ran 24hrs per day. This role required, staff management, production management, problem solving, product improvement and involvement in design and new product development.

After 8 years with the company gaining extensive plastics manufacturing experience, it was time for the big overseas adventure. He took a leave of absence and travelled to the UK where he travelled and worked for the next 2 and a half years. Several of the jobs he held during this period were in Plastic Injection Moulding Companies. On his return to NZ he went back to the Hamilton Plant and held the position of Injection Moulding Technician.

An opportunity arose to take up the role of Production Manager at the newly founded Millennium Plastics in 2000. This role required many functions in a brand-new cleanroom moulding facility including, employment of staff, staff training, machine installation, moulding machine setup, setup of support processes and introduction of new products.

During the next 17 years as the company grew to become a leading supplier in NZ he held several positions, including Operations Manager and Technical Manager. He has travelled extensively throughout the world for his work attending trade shows, visiting moulding machine manufacturers and sourcing tooling.

Since leaving Millennium he has put all his knowledge into “GF Designs” his own new company. In 2021 wife Noelene joined the company where they work from their home office on the outskirts of Hamilton

Our Values

At GF Designs we want to give you the best service we can and we do this by sticking to our values.

Communication

GF Designs values communication because it is the foundation of any successful business. Good communication between all members of the team, both internally and externally

Honesty

GF Designs values honesty above all else because it is the foundation of trust. It gives us hope, confidence, compassion and improves decision making.

Resepect

Gf Designs values respect at its core. We will treat everyone with dignity, value their contribution, understand each other’s importance and develop mutually trusted relationships.

Reliability

At GF Designs we value reliability as it is the core of accountability. We will honour commitments to clients, customers, vendors, suppliers and each other by taking ownership of our work and quickly correcting mistakes.

Meet the team that runs GF Designs

Guy Fearon

Plastic Moulding Expert

Guy has over 30 years of experience in all aspects of Injection Moulding from Concept Design to Manufacturing. Capabilities include, Consultancy, Product Design, Tool Design, Manufacturing and Project Management.

Noelene Mutch

Accounts and Sales

Noelene has a background in Contemporary Jewellery Design and Fabrication. She joined the company in 2021 and is involved in CAD work and Administration.