The brief articles below recognize the steps forward taken by our imaginative, resourceful and hard working managers and staff in the last couple of years:
Feb
21
National Springs has vastly increased its oven capacity thanks to the arrival of a new, massive industrial oven which can treat up to 800kg of springs at 500 degrees. “we got the awesome CNC lathe, learnt how to make garage door springs, then needed a lot more oven capacity, here it is – so she’s all on now!” General Manager Mike Baird explained.
Oct
20
Solo provides large manifolds and other fittings for the new Pukekohe wastewater treatment plant. Solo’s unique cutting, fabrication and welding capabilities for HDPE allow for design engineers to demand the shapes they want for optimum handling of the wastewater, and not be constrained by the rigidity of other materials such as concrete.
Aug
20
National Springs moves into its 1600 sqm new building in Boundary Road, Papakura. Not only is it a brand-new building twice the size of the old one, the business is a caring employer which hopes that by locating somewhere closer to affordable housing, the next generation of spring-makers can establish roots nearby.
Aug
20
Promains opens its first new branch which is located in South Auckland. Sharing the premises of sister company National Springs, Promains Papakura will stock the full range of water main products with which Promains supports its Utility, Civil and Subdivision Contractor customer base.
Oct
19
Manawatu Cold Store opens new store Room 7 and is able to add chicken to the lamb, beef and pork already stored. The facility, which can handle an additional 1800 pallets also features a large new ELA (Environmental Loading Area) and allows the cold store to support nearby poultry producers as well as livestock meat and dairy.
Jul
19
Promains announces that it has acquired the business of Projex Pipelines, expanding its capability in the Auckland pipelines market.
Dec
18
National Spring has taken delivery of a New CNC lathe from Fortuna Federn to automate the winding of large, complex springs up to 14mm in diameter. “We spent a year researching the options,” said General Manager Mike Baird, “and now it’s up and running we know we got it right, and what a difference this machine makes”