"Great things in business are never done by one person. They're done by a team of people."
-Steve Jobs
Our Story
Established by Dave Guthardt (Gus), Cutting Edge has been a prominent member of the Nelson business community since 1999.
We were the first signwriters to introduce digital technology in the region. Since then we lead the industry by continually evolving and understanding the requirements of our clients.
Our TEAM
Where strategy and design hang out…
Meet our multi-talented team of skilled craftsmen, all of whom have a passion for delivering innovative ideas from design through to installation
MATTHEW GUTHARDT
> 2nd generation OWNER
> signwriter since 2003
> EXTENSIVE OVERSEAS EXPERIeNCE
> PROJECT MANAGEMENT
DIRECTOR . PROJECT MANAGER
ARKO
BISWAS
DIRECTOR . CREATIVES
> GRAPHIC DESIGNER SINCE 2000
> DIPLOMA IN DESIGN
> BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
> WITH CUTTING EDGE SINCE 2014
STEVE CHISNALL
INSTALLATIONS MANAGER
> Graphic Designer since 1995
> signwriter since 2008
> EXTENSIVE OVERSEAS EXPERIENCE
ROSLYN WITOWSKI
ADMINISTRATION MANAGER
> Friendly face at reception
> shuffling paperwork since AGes
> Health & Safety regulator
taylor
mathieson
production coordintor
03 539 0452 .
> 4 Years in panel and painting
> With us since 2018
> PERFECTIONIST
Mike
Mayers
ROUTER OPERATOR . INSTALLATIONs
> Experienced print tech
> Installations
> CNC Router operator
Eden
Calaghan
Graphic Designer
> Degree in visual communications
> social media manager
> Customer service
03 539 0452
JOOLZ
MACPHERSON
DIGITAL SIGNAGE AND
LED TECHNICIAN
> A TECH WIZARD
> ALL-ROUND GEEK, REALLY
> CELEBRATED DJ
022 657 2341
David
Guthardt (gus)
senior signwriter
> Signwriter Since 1984
> FOUNDER OF CUTTING EDGE (1999)
> original brush hand
> A legend
03 539 0452 .
Health &
Safety
Health and safety of our people, clients and the public is our highest priority. We follow strict regulations
in-house and when installing sign outdoors.
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We are the only sign manufacturer in the region with SiteWise Green certification.
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Our installers have the training and license to work at height and operate EWPs.
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We organise Traffic and Footpath Management Plans
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We have dedicated Health & Safety Manager.
Toys of the trade
These are some of the resources we use to make your ideas happen…
WIDE FORMAT & EXTRA WIDE
FORMAT ECO-SOLVENT &
LATEX PRINTERS
CNC ROUTER &
LASER CUTTER
EXTRA LARGE ROLL-OVER APPLICATION TABLE
3D PRINTER
FABRIC PRINTER
THERMAL EDGE PRINTER
OUR OWN CHERRY PICKER
COURTESY CAR
LET'S BE SOCIAL!
We promote our clients through our social media network
We are a part of a large family:
The New Zealand Sign Group
Although we are a locally owned, independent family business, we are a part of a nationwide network of 25 signwriters. This gives us an unlimited capacity to manufacture large volumes of signage using the widest range of cutting edge technology available. And, this gives you the following benefits:
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Large buying power enables us to offer economic without compromising quality
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We have access to an immense knowledge base and all the technology currently available
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Within our Sign Group, we have an efficient production and supply chain, enabling us to turn around jobs faster for our clients
Community & ENVIRONMENT
As a business, it is our obligation to the do our best to give back to the community and environment that nurtures our growth. We are the only Climate Positive signwriter in the region. We also recycle and reuse materials by organising craft projects for children in collaboration with various community-based organisations and schools. We are also the only signage manufacturer in the Nelson-Tasman who are part of a Zero Waste initiative and aim to only use 'green' materials by 2024 and reduce our carbon footprint further.
Giving back to our community and the environment is important to us, which is why we proudly support the following charities and organisations
