Smith Attachments was formed over 25 years ago. In fact, in true Kiwi fashion, the company began in Ian Smith’s garage. Not long after, this niche Manufacturing Engineering Company entered the market producing carriers, handlebar protectors and towbars for Honda 125cc motorcycles, and developed a range of small trailers suitable for towing behind these motorcycles.

In the years following this, a range of sidecarts (both fixed and pivoting) were developed to increase the load capacity of these early two-wheeled motorcycles. These sidecarts proved extremely successful and were produced for many years

When three-wheeler motorbikes entered the New Zealand market, Smith Attachments moved with the times. This opportunity paved the way for the manufacture of towbars, carriers and racks for these ATVs. In the early days, the New Zealand farmer couldn't’t get enough of these accessories and Smith Attachments constantly worked to meet demand, making these in batches of 200. This eventually led to the idea of developing bullbars to protect the ATV, which was becoming an integral part of a farmer’s working machinery.

In 1980 Ray McCormick joined Smith Attachments and in 1982 began a successful partnership with Ian Smith. This partnership combined the best of product development knowledge and business direction, and continued until 1999 when Ian retired from the company.

1980 was a strong year for the company; they trebled the size of the workshop and purchased their first tubebender, which improved the speed and quality of production immensely. Smith Attachments’ policy has always been one of continuous product improvement through innovation and design, and this remains one of their key goals today.

As time moved along New Zealand saw continuous development in the motorcycle market, and by the late 1980’s four-wheelers made their entrance into New Zealand . This created an even greater demand for protective equipment, for both the bike and its rider

Today Ray & Pam McCormick run this modern and efficient company, which commands a major share of the New Zealand and Australian ATV bullbar and mudflap market. They also supply ATV trailers and stock crates nationwide in New Zealand . All of this is a natural progression and a significant development from the company’s beginnings over 25 years ago