Bay of Plenty Business News June/July 2019

BAY OF PLENTY BUSINESS NEWS June/July 2019
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PlantTech’s founders and funding
Bluelab
Bluelab, formerly NZ Hydroponics
International, has more
than 30 years’ experience in
the manufacture and export of
hand-held meters and control
equipment for measuring and
controlling parameters such as
pH, conductivity and temperature
of liquid growth media. Its
equipment is used by everybody
from home gardening
enthusiasts to large-scale commercial
operations.
Cucumber
Cucumber is a full-service digital
partner that assists organisations
to use technology and
innovation to build bespoke
technical solutions that manage
risks, increase productivity
and encourage collaboration.
It has built a software management
product to support
the global pip-fruit industry by
using intelligence to deliver
valuable information from data.
Eurofins
Eurofins Bay of Plenty has a
30-year track record in providing
independent high-quality
horticultural services and solutions.
It is the independent laboratory
contracted by Zespri
International to collect and
process kiwifruit samples for
Zespri’s export maturity clearance
programme.
Eurofins is developing a
range of disruptive technologies
to deliver a step-change
in the economics and value of
quality management throughout
fruit production.
GPS-it
GPS-it is an aerial farm mapping
and software development
company specialising in
high-quality customised geospatial
solutions.
It is a Tier 1 partner of
the global GIS provider
ESRI (Environmental Systems
Research Institute).
It has developed AgBox,
a full-spectrum agricultural
management platform, which
is the chosen solution for ESRI
clients.
LANDx
LANDx is a leading information
technology firm delivering
IT and communications-based
products and services.
LANDx works with several
partners to integrate data
platforms for horticultural land
use decision-making. This also
includes combining environmental
data, pest and disease
prediction.
PlantTech is going
to continue to
grow our ability to
increase value in the
horticulture space,
and it’s got to be
good for the BOP.”
– Simon Bridges
Dr Mark Begbie and Opposition Leader Simon Bridges at
the PlantTech launch. Photo/John Borren Photography.
Priority One
Priority One is the economic
development enabler for Tauranga
and the Western Bay of
Plenty, established by the business
community.
The organisation reflects
a collaborative partnership
between the business community
and local authorities, with
substantial funding and support
provided by businesses
and individuals committed to
seeing positive change through
increased economic prosperity
across our community.
The backing of the business
community lends strength,
insight and credibility that is
crucial as Priority One advocates
for change to bring more
diversity to the economy and
build real and defensible competitive
advantages.
Robotics Plus
Robotics Plus emerged from the
need to solve the growing challenges
in the primary industries
globally; such as labour shortages,
sustainability for growers,
pollination gaps and yield
security. From apple sorters to
autonomous robotic kiwifruit
pickers, it is at the forefront of
intelligent automation in the
horticulture sector. A highly
research-engaged company, it
is developing many technological
advancements on different
fronts with academics and other
research partners.
The University of Waikato
The University of Waikato
is strongly connected to the
regions, in particular the Bay
of Plenty, and its researchers
are focused on finding solutions
that will make a positive
difference to the primary production
sector. The university
offers research, advisory and
consultancy services to industry,
government agencies, iwi
and community organisations.
The university is engaged
in research, applied research
and commercialisation, and
takes a strong interdisciplinary
approach to provide positive
outcomes for the region.
Its approach brings together
expertise in business, entrepreneurship,
big data, artificial
intelligence, robotics, mechanical
engineering and computer
science to deliver marketable
solutions for industry.
Trimax Mowing Systems
Trimax Mowing Systems is
a world leader in commercial
mowing – designing, developing,
manufacturing and distributing
tractor-powered mowing
equipment.
Its aim is to create mowing
solutions which focus on low
Total-Cost-of-Ownership and a
long commercial life – releasing
consistently innovative and sustainable
products to the world.
Trimax has an extensive
research and development programme.
As a company with
95 per cent of sales in export,
it is targeting a number of very
high-value external markets
with new and disruptive technological
approaches
Zespri International
Zespri International is the
world’s largest marketer of kiwifruit
– selling kiwifruit into more
than 50 countries and managing
30 percent of the global volume.
A consumer-driven, grower-owned
company, it works
with growers and post-harvest
operators to source top-quality
Zespri Kiwifruit and supply this
kiwifruit through its distribution
partners to wholesale markets
and retail customers.
MBIE
PlantTech also acknowledges
the support of the Ministry
of Business, Innovation and
Employment and particularly
the Regional Research Institutes
Fund. Their investment
of $8.425 million was critical
to PlantTech’s establishment
and MBIE is a key partner for
PlantTech’s founders in creating
the initiative.
Business buyer –
is your next adventure on this page?
Household Removals $145,000
Exciting Eatery $460,000
Tauranga
• 25-year history with current owner of 16
years
• Household name - 100% satisfaction
• Returns $100,000 plus to one working
owner
Tauranga
• Weekly sales range from $12k - $14k p/w
• Trading 7 days and doing approx. 22 kgs
of coffee per week
• The fit-out is top notch and on trend in
style
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Calling all Foodies $295,000
Sign & Print Manufacturing $450,000
Exciting Destination Store
$195,000
Tauranga
• Turnover over is $850,000 per year
• Trading short hours, over 5 to 6 nights a
week - great systems in place
• Rent is running at approx. 9.9% of
turnover
Tauranga
• Excellent plant and equipment
• Experienced and dedicated staff
• Smart, spacious premises
• Great location
• Plus stock of approximately $50,000
Tauranga
• Gorgeous clothing, handbags, jewellery
& art
• The fabulous stock comes from Europe
• In a super busy location with many
customers
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roger.brockelsby@linkbusiness.co.nz
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Lisa Lloyd 027 685 4556
lisa.lloyd@linkbusiness.co.nz
Business & Freehold $1,315,000
Matamata
• Two bay workshop single hoist attached
to retail store (240 sqm.)
• Experienced full-time mechanic in place
• Included with Freehold auto parts
franchise business $215,000
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Mike Chote 027 555 1176
mike.chote@linkbusiness.co.nz
NZ Food Manufacturer $3,500,000
Bay of Plenty
• Strong financials
• Motivated management team
• Food manufacturing equipment in the
factory is all modern and up-to-date
• Family owned business est in 1984
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Mike Fraser 021 932 633
mike.fraser@linkbusiness.co.nz
Homebased Childcare Service
$230,000
Bay of Plenty
• Homebased ECE services to over 100
children in the Bay of Plenty area
• Full management in place
• With a ‘Well-Placed’ ERO review - it’s an
ideal add-on to an existing ECE provider
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roger.brockelsby@linkbusiness.co.nz
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