Guthrie Bowron - Guthrie Bowron 165 Ruapehu Street

4.1/5 based on 8 reviews

About Guthrie Bowron

Guthrie Bowron are New Zealand’s home decorating specialists. We offer Kiwis everything they need to refresh their homes, as well as advice from experts in every store. Our vision is to be New Zealand’s most inspiring home decorating destination, helping Kiwis turn their houses into homes.

All stores are 100% locally owned and operated, and we are proud to have been a trusted New Zealand brand since 1896.

 

HISTORY OF GUTHRIE BOWRON

The Guthrie Bowron brand was founded in 1896 by Dunedin born Henry Guthrie who was soon after joined by George Bowron. Henry and George travelled throughout the South Island selling various products. In the mid 1920's Guthrie Bowron became involved in importing lacquer, varnish, lead and linseed oil – the base ingredients for paint at the time. In 1932 Guthrie Bowron was appointed agent for Dulux Paints and around this time opened a wallpaper store in Christchurch.

Guthrie Bowron became a public company in 1963 and by 1969 had 18 branches throughout the country retailing mainly paint and wallpaper. In 1971 the company was purchased by ICI (NZ) Ltd the owner and manufacturer of the Dulux paint brand and by 1985 had 34 outlets.

In 1992 Guthrie Bowron was sold to a team of senior managers who set about franchising the stores. Over the next decade the business continued to grow as it became a solely franchise business. The business currently operates as a franchise, under the management of GBHC 2014 Limited.

 

BUSINESS OVERVIEW

Guthrie Bowron has existed for over 125 years and has instant brand recognition. The company has a unique product offering, with a full range of decorating products including paint, wallpaper, decorating tools, curtains, blinds, flooring, and homeware.

Guthrie Bowron is the leader in providing mainstream New Zealand with decorating advice, knowledge and products to help them achieve the end result they want. Many customers are not confident making decorating decisions, and are looking for a solution – not just products. Guthrie Bowron offers customers a complete decorating solution, both in store and in the customers’ home.

 

Contact Guthrie Bowron

Address :

Guthrie Bowron 165 Ruapehu Street, Taupō 3330, New Zealand

Phone : 📞 +7788
Postal code : 3330
Website : https://www.guthriebowron.co.nz/
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Guthrie Bowron 165 Ruapehu Street, Taupō 3330, New Zealand
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steve houghton on Google

Very helpful and pleasant place for your painting requirements. And a good range of products too.
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Sandy Fordyce on Google

Great prices. Free Measure and Quotes. Amanda was very professional.
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Mark Newcomb on Google

I have noticed the 1 star review, but we have used GB Taupo several times in recent years and found them excellent.
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Paul Walker on Google

Linda is fantastic have everything you need.
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Pat Wilkes on Google

Very nicely laid out showroom with great ideas and great variety of decoration for your home. Pleasant helpful friendly staff.
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Vicki HW on Google

The staff there think her name is Stevie, knows her stuff, so helpful. Would definitely recommend if your looking for wallpaper she's the one to ask ?
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Glenis Handing on Google

Great service all round
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Tim Ford on Google

Great friendly service. Highly recommended

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