Company Directory
Discover manufacturing companies across New Zealand offering apprenticeships, internships, and career opportunities
Action Manufacturing
Action Manufacturing builds motorhomes, fibreglass truck bodies, refrigerated trailers and specialist vehicles such as mobile health and emergency service units.
Adept Ltd
New Zealand's leading industrial automation and robotics integrator, delivering turnkey solutions across food processing, packaging, and manufacturing sectors.
AgriSea New Zealand
Maori-owned maker of seaweed-based biostimulants, nutrient solutions and animal nutrition for soils, crops, pastures and livestock.
APD
At APD, we don't just manufacture tanks; we are shaping a better future through innovative, sustainable water and systems solutions. As a proudly New Zealand-owned leader in thermoplastic fabrication and rotational moulding, our purpose is simple: Doing Good from the Ground Up.
APL Manufacturing
Supplies about half of NZ's aluminium joinery; an Industry 4.0 factory with AI quality control and NFC product tracking.
Architectural Glass Products
Makes double-glazed units and Grade A toughened safety glass at Hautapu, part of the Profile Group.
Argus Manutech
High-complexity, compliance-heavy engineering for aerospace, medtech, energy and transport, including MARS Bioimaging CT scanners.
Armatec Environmental
Armatec Environmental manufactures industrial fibreglass tanks, pipes, ducting and air pollution control systems for corrosive and odour-control applications at its New Plymouth factory.
Arotec Diagnostics
Biotech making high-purity proteins used as reagents in autoimmune diagnostic kits; exported worldwide from Lower Hutt.
Auckland BioSciences
New Zealand owned producer and exporter of high-quality animal-derived serum, plasma and other biological derivatives from disease-free stock, supplying biotech, cell-culture and research markets worldwide.
Autex Acoustics
Family-owned maker of interior acoustic solutions & insulation, supplying 18+ global markets.
Bakels Edible Oils
Bakels Edible Oils manufactures and supplies edible oils and fats for food producers across New Zealand and beyond, supporting applications from bakery and foodservice to dairy alternatives, special nutrition and industrial production.
Barkers Fruit Processors
Makes fruit products, cordials, sauces and condiments; a leading Australasian maker of foodservice fruit and bakery fillings.
Bay Nutrients
Bay Nutrients is a New Zealand manufacturer of certified organic chitin-based biostimulants, including Flamingro, for stronger roots, healthier soil and crop performance.
Blue Star Group
Helps NZ businesses with print, packaging, creative, digital communications, merchandise and logistics from sites nationwide.
Bluefix Boatworks
Boat builder in the Bay of Islands (home of NorthCape Custom Boats) offering boat building, cabinet making, painting and marine engineering.
Bluelab
Bluelab manufactures pH, conductivity, nutrient and moisture meters and monitors for controlled environment agriculture such as greenhouses and vertical farms.
Breadcraft Wairarapa
Food manufacturer making breads, wraps, tortillas, artisan and gluten-free ranges (Cottage Lane, Rebel Bakehouse).
Bremworth
NZ's only large-scale wool carpet manufacturer; premium sustainable flooring sold globally.
Buckley Systems
Makes precision electromagnets & beamline systems for the global semiconductor supply chain; 100% export.
C-Quip
Market leader in the design, customisation and delivery of premium carbon fibre equipment - boarding equipment, cranes and tender fenders - for the world's largest superyachts. Over 25 years of pre-preg carbon fibre and autoclave production across two state-of-the-art facilities.
C-Tech
Carbon fibre maker of composite components for marine, aerospace & space; ~95% export to 90+ countries.
Culham Engineering
One of NZ's largest heavy engineering firms, fabricating structural steel, storage tanks, pressure vessels, heat exchangers and piping.
Damar Industries
Damar Industries manufactures specialised chemicals, coatings, aerosols and road-safety products from its Rotorua manufacturing hub, combining in-house R&D, production, testing, warehousing and distribution.
Dawn Aerospace
NZ space company building a reusable spaceplane (Aurora) and green satellite propulsion systems.
Dodson Group
Precision maker of upgraded dual-clutch transmission components, gears and contract CNC parts for automotive, aerospace and industrial customers.
Donovan Group
Donovan Group designs and manufactures steel portal-frame building systems and components through brands including Coresteel, KiwiSpan and MODNframe.
Dotterel
Auckland-based deep-tech company pioneering noise reduction and clean audio recording technology for drones and UAVs, with applications across aerial inspection, defence and commercial robotics.
Douglas Pharmaceuticals
NZ-owned contract pharmaceutical manufacturer; makes prescription, OTC and animal health products for 40+ export markets.
E-Type Engineering
E-Type Engineering is a mechanical engineering firm offering design, light and heavy fabrication, structural steel, power piping and machining across New Zealand.
ENI Manufacturing
ENI Manufacturing produces custom metalwork, facades, shelters and electrical infrastructure using precision engineering, CNC laser cutting and contract manufacturing from its Christchurch facility.
EnPot
EnPot owns proprietary technology developed at the University of Auckland that decarbonises aluminium smelting by radically reducing the energy and carbon intensity of production. Majority-owned by Yunca Holdings (Southland), EnPot is scaling its innovation to aluminium producers worldwide.
Enztec
ISO 13485 maker designing and producing orthopaedic surgical instruments for implant companies and surgeons worldwide.
EPL Group
EPL (Elastomer Products Limited) manufactures extruded and injection moulded polymer, rubber and silicone products including glazing seals at its Christchurch plant.
ES Medical
ESP Medical, part of Hamilton-based ES Plastics, designs and manufactures medical plastic devices and drug-delivery combination products under ISO 13485 certification.
ES Plastics
One of NZ's largest plastics manufacturers - custom injection moulding, precision toolmaking, extrusion and blow moulding.
Essity
Global hygiene and health company operating a tissue paper manufacturing site in Kawerau, Bay of Plenty.
Facteon Group
Facteon designs and builds custom factory automation, production machinery and assembly systems for advanced manufacturers worldwide.
Farra Engineering
Farra Engineering is a full-service engineering manufacturer producing access machines, stainless fabrication, machining and heavy fabrication for OEMs and heavy industry.
Fi Innovations
Fi Innovations is a composites manufacturer producing fibreglass, carbon fibre and flexible urethane parts plus industrial resin flooring and protective coatings.
Fisher & Paykel Appliances
Fisher & Paykel is a major appliance manufacturer with Dunedin-based design, research and manufacturing operations producing refrigeration, cooking, dishwashing and laundry appliances.
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
World leader in respiratory care and obstructive sleep apnea products, designing and manufacturing innovative healthcare equipment.
Florentines Patisserie
Florentines Patisserie is a wholesale manufacturer of premium frozen cakes, desserts and savoury products for foodservice and retail across New Zealand and export markets.
Fonterra
Global dairy nutrition company processing milk into a wide range of dairy products for domestic and international markets.
Free Flow Manufacturing
Boutique contract manufacturer in Glen Innes making beverages including beer and plant-based milks, from development to distribution.
FrostBoss
Maker of composite-blade frost fans that protect high-value crops; supplies around 16 countries across six continents.
Gallagher Group
World-leading manufacturer of security and animal management systems, exporting to over 160 countries.
Gisborne Engineering
Provides precision machining, structural steel projects and on-site installations for clients across the region.
Halter
Halter makes world-first smart collars for cattle, using solar-powered technology and GPS to give farmers virtual fencing and herd management from a smartphone app.
HamiltonJet
Maker of marine waterjet propulsion and vessel control systems, supplied through distributors in 55+ locations worldwide.
Hansa Products
Designs and makes a full range of wood chippers, mulchers and shredders for garden, lifestyle and commercial use.
Hansen Products
Hansen Products manufactures pipe fittings, valves and water management products for rural, plumbing and irrigation use, exporting worldwide.
HAWK Group
Makes moulded fibre fruit trays from 100% reclaimed paper; a circular-economy plant rebuilt after a 2012 fire.
Hayes International
Hayes International designs and manufactures rollforming machinery for roofing, cladding and structural sections, exporting machines to over 85 countries from Rotorua.
Helios Power Solutions
Helios Power Solutions designs and manufactures industrial DC and AC power systems, UPS and converters for critical infrastructure from its Auckland facility.
Howard Wright
Howard Wright designs and manufactures electric medical beds and stretchers for hospitals worldwide from its New Plymouth facility, with production since the 1960s.
Howick Ltd
Family-owned maker of precision roll-forming machines (FRAMA) for light steel framing, exporting around 95% to 80+ countries.
J&D McLennan
Family engineering firm (1945) best known for passenger boarding airbridges; first to link an A380's two decks (2005).
Kilwell Fibretube
Kilwell Fibretube custom develops and produces roll-wrapped carbon fibre and composite tubes and sections at its Rotorua facility, exporting over 95 percent of output.
Kono
Kono is a vertically integrated Maori-owned food and beverage producer making and exporting award-winning wine, seafood, cider and fruit from the top of the South Island.
Laminex
Makes and supplies decorative surfaces and panel products - laminates, benchtops, cabinetry and wall lining for building.
Lanaco
Makes sustainable wool-based air filter media (EcoStatic) for HVAC, appliances, automotive, industrial filtration and respiratory masks.
Longveld
Stainless steel fabricator (around 100 staff) building processing equipment for dairy, food, beverage and water clients worldwide.
McKechnie Aluminium Solutions
McKechnie Aluminium Solutions manufactures aluminium extrusions and provides fabrication and surface finishing, including powder coating and anodising, from its New Plymouth plant.
Medsalv
Collects, remanufactures and recertifies single-use medical devices for hospitals, cutting healthcare waste and cost across NZ and Australia.
MPE Ltd
MPE is a precision engineering firm producing CNC-machined metal and plastic parts, laser cutting, gear cutting and metal spraying for southern industries since 1971.
MWF Manufacturing
MWF Manufacturing produces bespoke commercial, hospitality, education and residential joinery and cabinetry using CNC technology at its Christchurch workshop.
N K Windows
NK Windows manufactures premium energy-efficient uPVC windows and doors from its Christchurch facility for residential and commercial customers.
Naut
Naut designs and manufactures electric marine propulsion systems and electric boats for the recreational and commercial boating market.
Nautech
Nautech is a contract electronics manufacturer building high-reliability electronic devices for aerospace, defence, marine, medtech and industrial customers.
Northpine
Northpine manufactures large-dimension structural pine timber beams, posts and joists under the Northbeam brand, sold through merchants nationwide.
NZ Aero
NZ's only commercial aircraft manufacturer, building fixed-wing utility aircraft in-house at Hamilton Airport.
NZ Nutrition Care
NZNC is a Hamilton-based nutraceutical contract manufacturer (OEM/ODM), producing supplements to New Zealand GMP standards for domestic and export markets. We manufacture nutritional and health supplement products — liquid stick packs, stand-up pouches, tablets, capsules, bottled drops, dual-chamber packs and functional jam tubes. Our facility runs fully automated, servo-driven production lines with digital monitoring and AI-assisted defect detection, and we operate a joint innovation laboratory supporting new product R&D.
NZ Steel
Operates NZ's only fully integrated steel mill, making flat steel products from local ironsand at Glenbrook.
Oasis Engineering
Precision maker of high-pressure gas and fluid-transfer components for CNG, hydrogen and industrial gas; exports to 40+ countries.
Omron Electronics
Global leader in industrial automation, supplying programmable logic controllers, robotics, sensing and safety components to manufacturers across New Zealand and the world.
OpenStar Technologies
Wellington-region company developing a nuclear fusion power reactor using a levitated dipole design.
Pacific Steel
NZ's only maker of wire rod, reinforcing bar and coil products; based in Otahuhu, owned by BlueScope.
Pact Group
ASX-listed plastics packaging manufacturer; makes rigid packaging for food, beverage and personal care; NZ operations in Auckland and Christchurch.
Page Macrae Engineering
Designs and makes port equipment and bulk materials handling machinery for NZ, Australasia and the Americas.
Patchell Trailers
Patchell Trailers designs and manufactures heavy transport equipment in Rotorua, including logging trailers, stainless tankers, container equipment, Swinglift side-loaders and specialist transport gear.
Patton Engineering
Specialises in structural steel fabrication and erection and mechanical maintenance, from concept to completion.
Powerglide Elevators
Powerglide Elevators designs, builds and installs New Zealand made residential and small commercial lifts using around 95 percent local componentry.
PPL Group
Makes plastic extrusion profiles and injection moulded products for glazing, marine, roading, flooring and construction.
Prolife Foods
Family-owned manufacturer and distributor of health food brands including Mother Earth, Flemings and Pic's nuts; exports to 20+ countries.
QP Sport
QP Sport develops and manufactures chest and breast protection for contact sport athletes, supplying customers internationally from its New Plymouth base.
Rakon
World-leading maker of frequency control products (crystal oscillators) for GPS, space, telecoms; 90% export.
RAM3D
Metal 3D printing bureau - the largest independent metal additive-manufacturing service in the Southern Hemisphere.
Reactory
Deep-tech startup that has developed technology to age spirits from decades to days without compromising flavour or quality, transforming a centuries-old maturation process for the spirits industry.
Recorp
Recorp manufactures aluminium beverage cans in New Zealand, using advanced automated production technology to produce a wide range of can formats and ends for local beverage brands.
Resene
Resene is a New Zealand owned manufacturer of paints, wood stains and coatings, producing from its Naenae and Upper Hutt facilities since 1946.
Rinnai
Rinnai makes the heating, cooling and hot water systems that keep Kiwi homes and businesses comfortable — gas fires, heat pumps, hot water cylinders and the commercial setups that go into bigger buildings. Behind the products is a team that designs, builds, sells, installs and services them right across Aotearoa.
RML Machinery
Designs and builds custom production automation solutions and precision-engineered process components for production lines.
Rocket Lab
Aerospace manufacturer and small satellite launch service provider, making space accessible through innovative launch systems.
RossAi
RossAi is a Hawke's Bay deep-tech AI company designing and building real-time AI sensor systems, robotics and automation platforms for industrial and agricultural environments.
Scott Technology
International leader in the design, manufacture, and integration of automated production machinery and robotic systems.
SEQUAL Lumber
Produces dimensionally cut radiata pine lumber from FSC-certified forests, available green sawn and kiln dried.
Shot Darts
Family-owned maker of high-end tungsten darts, exporting to 70+ countries; sponsors the PDC World Champion.
Sistema Plastics
Sistema Plastics manufactures food storage containers, lunch boxes, drink bottles and home organisation products exported to over 110 countries.
Siteweld
Siteweld is an engineering business providing on-site fabrication, repair and maintenance for mining, industrial, heavy transport, marine and forestry clients.
SnapCore
SnapCore develops and manufactures rugged edge AI cameras, sensors and satellite communication systems for demanding environments such as fisheries.
Stabicraft
Makes premium aluminium boats under the Stabicraft and Surtees brands; exports to Australia and the USA.
Stafford Engineering
Multidisciplinary engineering - precision machining, fabrication and assembly for food processing, packaging and pharmaceutical clients.
Stainless Design
Designs and makes laser-cut, folded parts and fabricated assemblies in stainless, mild steel and aluminium for dairy, food and pharma.
Steel & Tube
NZX-listed steel distributor and processor; supplies structural, sheet and tubular steel; some value-add processing.
Stormwater360
Makes and installs stormwater treatment devices and gross pollutant traps for councils and roading projects.
SupaColour
SupaColour manufactures permanent heat transfers and DTF prints for apparel and merchandise decorators, using hybrid water-based and digital inks.
SWAZI
Makes premium outdoor hunting and tramping apparel under the Swazi brand; sold globally via direct-to-consumer model.
Switch Lighting
Switch Lighting is a New Zealand LED luminaire manufacturer designing and producing architectural and commercial energy-saving LED lighting products since 2009.
Syos Aerospace
Aerospace company based in Mount Maunganui developing aircraft and propulsion systems.
Tait Communications
NZ-founded global maker of critical communications radio systems for public safety, utilities and transit; 60+ countries.
Tasman Bay Foods
Tasman Bay Foods is a family-owned manufacturer producing frozen juice bars, dairy snacks, fruit bars, pies and long-life products under its own brands and contract manufacturing.
Taurus Engineering
Taurus Engineering delivers turn-key steel solutions for infrastructure projects across New Zealand, covering everything from design and detailing through to fabrication and on-site installation in water infrastructure, bridges, liquid containment and structural steel. It operates a dedicated stainless-steel workshop fabricating in plate and pipe, alongside separate carbon-steel facilities to keep materials properly separated.
Taylors Manufacturing
Taylors Manufacturing Limited designs and manufactures industrial fans, dust-control equipment, boilers and general fabrication products, including biomass boiler conversions. Its manufacturing capability includes Senfeng 12kW fibre-laser and 6kW tube-laser cutting, bending, rolling and welding.
Temperzone
Designs and makes HVAC equipment; the largest air conditioning manufacturer in Australia and New Zealand, based in Mangere.
Tertiary Extracts Otautahi
Biotech converting NZ sheepskins into bioactive protein ingredients (Ovitage) for women's health and healthy ageing.
The Fairlie Bakehouse
Canterbury bakery best known for gourmet meat pies, supplied to stockists alongside its own bakery and cafe.
The Formary
Specialist consultancy and micro-manufacturer working to enable textiles circularity in NZ; operates collection and reprocessing pilots.
The Pure Food Co
New Zealand's leading expert in texture-modified food, producing IDDSI-compliant pureed and minced & moist meals for aged care and people with swallowing difficulties, presented with real flavour and dignity.
Tilley & Patton
One of NZ's oldest metal makers (1921); CNC sheet-metal fabrication, reshaped by a 2024-25 Patton Group merger.
Trimax Mowing Systems
Family-owned maker of tractor-powered commercial mowers exported worldwide (Windsor Castle, St Andrews, Silverstone).
Tru-Test Group
Makes electronic livestock weighing systems, milk meters and farm data management tools; exports to 70+ countries.
Tuatara Brewing
Craft brewery making Tuatara beers; owned by DB Breweries; distributes across NZ and exports to select markets.
United Machinists
ISO 9001 CNC machine shop making precision components for aerospace, electronics, automotive, medical and marine applications.
Untouched World
Untouched World designs and makes sustainable knitwear and clothing from merino wool, possum and cashmere at its Christchurch facility.
Van Dyck Fine Foods
Bakery manufacturer of hot-plate pancakes, pikelets, minis and crêpes.
Vitaco
Makes supplements, sports nutrition and health foods at East Tamaki (Healtheries, Nutra-Life, Musashi, Athena brands).
Vortex Group
Vortex Engineering designs and manufactures dust extraction, fume control and air pollution control and material handling systems for industrial sites across New Zealand and overseas.
Vulcan Steel
ASX-listed steel and metals distributor; value-add processing (cutting, bending, forming) for engineering customers.
Waikato Milking Systems
Waikato Milking Systems designs and manufactures rotary and herringbone milking parlours and precision dairy farming technology, exporting to major dairy countries worldwide.
Winstone Wallboards
Winstone Wallboards manufactures GIB plasterboard and associated wall lining systems at its Tauranga and Christchurch factories, supplying builders across New Zealand.
Wyma Solutions
Global maker of post-harvest vegetable processing lines, exporting around 95% to close to 50 markets.
Yashili NZ (Westland Milk Products)
West Coast dairy processor making infant formula, whole milk powder and specialty dairy; owned by China's Yashili/Mengniu group.