Geoff Ebdon www.engineeringnews.co.nz 23 coming back again. The supermarkets for many years controlled everything. But with the growth of the internet know, people are starting to look and they can get holds of products and brands at a click of the mouse.” Mr Ebdon orders a lot online, and can get product into New Zealand from the UK within a week. This is now occurring in reverse, with British buying Kiwi product such as wine without a second thought. “It’s just so readily accessible now whereas we used to be at the end of a very long food chain,” he says. “We’ve always been in the traditionally engineering/manufacturing side of things rather than the food industry but as we’ve grown, and the internet has become more prominent, we’ve expanded and continue to do as we go on. “We’ve also expanded our range to include a lot of stainless steel now and complete systems. With the food industries’ doors in New Zealand opening, we are feeling that flow through affect.” Chris Farmer of Eurotec New Zealand also believes the food industry is strong, and Eurotec’s growth in the supply to this industry is being driven by legislation. Eurotec describes itself as a distributor of superior quality controls, instrumentation, gas detection, humidification and ice-making equipment for the HVAC, refrigeration, industrial process, electrical and food industries. “We are leaders in food safety instrumentation, measuring equipment for food processes, transportation More air. More savings. It’s that simple. From design to manufacture, every KAESER compressor has been developed for optimum efficiency, reliability and ease of maintenance. The result; more compressed air and more savings! It really is that simple. Whether your compressed air requirement is large or small, KAESER Compressors has the expertise and technical knowhow to deliver a reliable, energy efficient and cost effective solution to meet your needs - all backed up with 24/7 and nationwide service support. Time for your lightbulb moment? 0800 447 820 www.kaeser.co.nz KAESER HP Ad_Engineering News NZ_March 2017.indd 1 23/02/2017 09:02:42 AM EN153 and distribution equipment and retail… basically from farm to fork.” Chris Farmer With a wide product range, Mr Farmer says the company is also expanding into industrial censors as well, particularly in beverage and brewing. “The new Food Safety Act, in process now, has impacted on business supply and requires much stricter controls in place which play a major role in the supply of machinery” “We’re the New Zealand distributors for global brands, such as Tesco, and being a European manufacturer they are highly recognised with quality of product. Our whole business is focussed on technical quality, superiority and because of this need for greater standards we fit well with the new Act and requirements,” he says. Being the major supplier of food safety instruments to the Kiwi food sector, and already with a massive in-house emphasis on high standards, Mr Farmer sees the new Act as a way of getting rid of what shouldn’t be there anyway. “All the major chains use our product and we are well established, and for the smaller businesses we have an online store to accommodate for everyone,” says Mr Farmer. “The economy is healthy and business is buoyant while the food sector is also strong which reflects well on business throughout the chain.”
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