Meet Our People: Danny De Ponte
Danny De Ponte is one of the steady hands and sharp minds behind SG Equipment’s service team. With nearly three decades in the material handling industry, Danny brings deep technical expertise, problem-solving finesse, and the kind of calm, experienced approach that keeps our customers’ fleets moving.
Meet Our People: Matthew Gordon (Matty G)
If there’s one thing you can count on at SG Equipment, it’s that a Gordon will be involved somewhere — and in Matty’s case, he’s both the “baby” of the family and the longest-serving of the three siblings in the business.
Meet Our People: Warren Kitney – Our Longest-Serving Team Member
No one at SGE has been here longer than Warren Kitney, Field Service Manager — his story goes right back to the early days of SG Equipment.
Meet Our People: Brice Morgan
With nearly two decades of loyal service under his belt, Brice Morgan is one of SG Equipment’s longest-serving and most respected technicians.
Meet Our People: Cameron Gordon
Growing up around forklifts and the family business, it was inevitable Cam would find his way into the workshop. A third-generation mechanic, now serving as Workshop Foreman at SG Equipment.
Meet Our People: Greg Williams
Greg Williams began his career as a forklift mechanic and has spent 19 years growing with SG Equipment into his current role as General Manager of Forklift Rental & Leasing.
Meet Our People: Lloyd Williams
Lloyd Williams has spent almost 20 years with SG Equipment, bringing decades of experience and a knack for solving tough problems as National Technical Support Director.
Meet Our People: Ants De Vries
Ants De Vries joined SG Equipment as General Manager two years ago, bringing with him decades of MHE industry experience — from apprentice mechanic to national sales manager.
Meet Our People: Kurt Griffiths
Kurt Griffiths has been a dedicated Service Technician at SG Equipment for 10 years, known for his problem-solving skills and commitment to the team.
30+ Years of Heavy Lifting! – Steve Gordon, Founder & Managing Director
In 1987, Steve Gordon founded SG Equipment Yale Forklifts NZ. More than three decades later, he reflects on the journey, the people, and what drives the business forward.
