

Exceptionally Innovative Crafters of Sheet Metal
At Innovate, we cultivate dreamers and visionaries who specialise in using sheet metal to bring possibilities to life, whether it’s a playground design, sculptural artwork, building facade or architectural installation. Our team works closely with you, using their passion for precision and creativity to design and fabricate custom solutions that stand out. Our high-quality craftsmanship and service can be relied on – from concept through creation to completion. Let’s Innovate something extraordinary together!
Services
Rivet Innovate is well known for our award winning iconic exterior facade building work including New Plymouth’s Len Lye Centre’s unique waved mirror finish, artwork at Te Huhi Raupō – Taranaki Renal Unit and Ngāmotu House’s stunning parawai (cloak). We’re also known for sculptural artworks such as “The Light of the Land”. If you can dream it, we can find a way to create it.
How we work
Connect
Let’s start with a conversation. Reach out to us with your ideas and project requirements whether there are detailed plans or not and we’ll guide you through the options and gather the essential details. Our team is here to listen and understand your vision so that we can craft the perfect solution together.
INNOVATE
When we have a clear understanding of your vision, we’ll begin the innovation process. We’ll work with you to define materials, dimensions and technical requirements, ensuring that everything is planned to the last detail. We put a clear timeline and a solid plan in place so that you know exactly what to expect, start to finish. We’ll set a strong foundation for seamless fabrication.
Create
When the plans are finalised, our skilled team will begin the creation process at our New Plymouth workshop. We combine precise craftsmanship with advanced techniques to bring your project to life. Whatever the material, we ensure the highest quality and attention to detail. You’ll receive a finished product that exceeds your expectations, on time and within budget.
Consult
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Looking for Rivet Fabricate? Check out our sister company here.
Rivet Fabricate is a leader in sheet metal development and design, we create standout pieces from materials such as stainless steel, aluminium, copper, brass and corten. Whether it’s stainless steel benchtops, architectural installations, commercial distilleries or street art, we deliver expert manufacturing and engineering solutions.
featured projects
We’re proud to deliver stunning, successful solutions, nationwide. With more than 30 years of experience, our team has an impressive portfolio of high-quality, large-scale architectural installations, from concept to completion. Every project reflects our commitment to excellence. We innovate masterpieces.

Rivet have been involved with the Foundation since 2016, first involved with the mobility garden and now this latest project here at the renal unit. We always look to support things that support families and our community.
Steve Scott
Rivet Ltd Managing Director.


Founded in 1991 as Scott’s Sheet Metal, our family-owned business is an industry leader. We became Rivet Ltd in 2005 and are now known as Rivet Fabricate and Rivet Innovate. With a modern, fully equipped workshop and a focus on safety as well as quality, we consistently exceed customer expectations. Director Steve Scott, with over 30 years of industry experience, is a driving force behind our success and a strong supporter of trades education, working with groups like Taranaki Futures and the Network of Trades. “We take pride in our reputation for delivering reliable, high-quality service with craftsmanship and attention to detail,” Steve says. While remaining deeply local, we’ve expanded our operations into the Pacific Islands, continuing to service clients with the same dedication and expertise.
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Community
Based in New Plymouth, Taranaki for more than 32 years, Rivet Innovate is entrenched in our community. We contribute to, and stay involved with the awesome developments within our region, offering what we can, where we can make a difference. We’re a keen supporter of business and community groups.


News
Rivet Innovate Limited created this visual, functional masterpiece for a client in Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand. This staircase, fabricated in New Plymouth, Taranaki,
Te Huhi Raupō (The Taranaki Renal Unit), designed to give patients a warm and inviting functional treatment space, is a work of art.
Rivet Innovate is proud to announce our acknowledgement at the recent TSB Taranaki Business Excellence Awards 2024. Rivet Innovate was awarded “Highly Commended,
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