04 November 2016
New Development & Manufacturing Facility positions Skellerup for future
growth.
Skellerup''s new Christchurch dairy rubberware development and manufacturing
facility represents what is best about the company: traditional skills and
ethos aligned with a willingness and an ability to adapt and innovate, says
Skellerup Chairman Sir Selwyn Cushing.
Speaking ahead of the opening of the $60 million, 19,000 square metre
facility, Sir Selwyn said the move to a purpose-built, integrated site would
help Skellerup cement its reputation as the world''s leading designer and
manufacturer of food grade rubberware for the global dairy industry, and to
further expand into new markets and new industries.
Sir Selwyn said Skellerup''s Woolston site had been the company''s heart and
soul for more than three-quarters of a century, and he expected the Wigram
development would serve the company and its customers for at least as many
years to come.
Sir Selwyn said while the company was very aware, and very proud, of its long
association with the Canterbury region, the decision to stay in Christchurch
following the Canterbury earthquakes was driven by practicalities rather than
sentiment.
"We had a very hard look at our options after the quake: staying in
Christchurch was clearly the best choice for the business."
Sir Selwyn paid tribute to Sir Ron Carter, Project Champion, the Skellerup
team and the project contractors responsible for the Wigram development.
"Completing such a significant project on time and within budget while
maintaining production at the Woolston plant without compromising customer
service and product quality standards has been a remarkable achievement."
For further information please contact:
David Mair
Chief Executive Officer
021 708 021
Graham Leaming
Chief Financial Officer
021 271 9206
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021 481 234
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