Meet the Founders
The Heart of Engraver Guild
Wayne: A visionary with a knack for seeing the big picture, Wayne’s expertise in streamlining operations led to the Guild’s game-changing software. His passion for helping engravers shine drives our cooperative model.
Fun Fact: Wayne’s inspired by guitar riffs and the art of “doing it your way.”
Kate: A detail-oriented engraver, Kate’s commitment to quality ensures our members deliver flawless work. Her leadership keeps the Guild’s community tight-knit and thriving.
Fun Fact: Kate’s secret talent is pulling off production miracles under pressure.
Who We Are – Engraver Guild
Crafting Success, Together
At Engraver Guild, we’re more than just a network—we’re a cooperative family of engravers dedicated to transforming small businesses like yours. Based in Whangarei, New Zealand, we empower local engravers with cutting-edge Web workflow software, exclusive products, and a supportive community. Our mission? To help you save time, cut costs, and build loyal customers, all while staying true to the craft you love.
Founded by Wayne and Kate, Engraver Guild was born from a vision to protect small engraving businesses from the challenges of competition, rising costs, and disruptions like COVID. We believe in cooperation over competition, using Web technology to unite non-competing engravers for mutual success. Since our start, we’ve coordinated over 51,000 tasks, saved members $21,060 in wages, and helped achieve 80%+ gross profit margins. We’re here to make legends—one engraving at a time.
Wayne and Kate, saw small businesses struggling with costly errors, inefficient processes, and cutthroat competition. They dreamed of a better way: a cooperative where engravers could share ideas, access innovative tools, and thrive together. In Whangarei’s heart at 28 Reyburn Street, they built Engraver Guild—a nexus for engravers to work smarter, not harder.
Their breakthrough? A Web based workflow software that slashed 780 labor hours in its first year, saving thousands in wages. From there, the Guild grew into a network offering exclusive products, peer support, and resilience against challenges like pandemics. Today, we’re a growing community, helping engravers nationwide deliver unmatched value to their customers.
Our Commitment
Making Legends, One Engraver at a Time
Engraver Guild isn’t just about business—it’s about building a legacy. We’re committed to:
Empowering You: With tools like Update Copy and Paste and Trophy Management Software, we help you eliminate errors and organize customers.
Supporting Growth: From exclusive products to peer advice, we give you the edge to stand out.
Protecting Privacy: Your data is safe under the NZ Privacy Act, with clear policies you can trust.
Preparing for the Future: Our cooperative model ensured resilience during COVID and equips you for what’s next.
Join us to be part of a movement that celebrates craftsmanship, community, and cooperation.