Petone family business cuts it fine in the Hobbit

Nov 12th, 2012 | By Matthew Hall | Category: Radio News

A SMALL family business in Petone is making costumes for one of the biggest movies this year – the Hobbit.

Stansborough Textiles is building on its success from the Lord of the Rings, to produce some prominent costume pieces, including a major part of Gandalf’s outfit.

Owner Barry Eldridge says other small companies shouldn’t be afraid to take on large projects.

FW: Push the boundaries…

LW: …the world wants.

DUR: 12 sec

Barry Eldridge says small companies need keep up to date with world trends if they want to be competitive globally.

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