Lilburn Transport’s origins date back 40 years when Robbie Lilburn’s grandfather Robert and Uncle Stuart Lilburn, purchased two truck and trailer units, which were based at Kakatahi, to carry livestock, fertiliser, wool and stockfeed between their Parapara and Taupo farms. Over time, with the help of Robbie’s father Bobby, the move was made into general transport and in 2008 father and son purchased the business outright, developing the company into the business that it is today.
In 2016 Robbie and Niketa purchased the business from Robbie’s parents Bobby and Julie. Just as the previous two generations have stamped their mark on the business, it is now over to Robbie to drive the business well into the 21st Century.
“In today’s competitive world, for transport it is no longer just a matter of moving products from A to B, but rather providing customers with full electronic and seamless reporting”. “Traceability and verifiable compliance was an essential element in the food chain and especially so when it came to products for export.”
“It is not a case of just saying you are professional, you have to demonstrate your professionalism to your clients and their clients every hour, every day.”
Robbie is fiercely proud of the Lilburn’s history of service to, and support of, the communities of the Waimarino region.
