Manufacturing

New Zealand manufacturers are active in aviation, clean technology, defense, heavy and light engineering, marine,  plastics, composites and metals -as well as other industries.

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New Zealand’s aviation industry is scaling up to meet growing demand for sophisticated products and services.

A number of New Zealand companies have developed international reputations for flexibility and cost effectiveness, achieved by using short-run production cycles to supply high-value niches internationally.

Innovative design, advanced technology and  a focus on research and development have led to an increasing demand for our produced goods and services.

New Zealand's marine industry sets the benchmark for high performance when it comes to superyacht and launch boat-building technology, especially around composites and design, refits, sails, spars, electronics, technology, software and systems.

There is also significant capability in the workboat and commercial new-build and refit sectors. This industry is forecasted to more than double exports by 2020.

Similarly, our aviation industry has a reputation for innovation, with new and niche aircraft designs, an active aircraft manufacturing industry, as well as in the areas of new materials and technologies.

Our training, maintenance and well-connected regulatory environment provide excellent platforms for integrated aviation solutions.

Read more about New Zealand's manufacturing industry in the fact sheets below (see Related Downloads).

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