18 | Dulux are a proud supporter of APL and congratulate them on their 50 years of service to the building community 0800 800 975 | www.duluxpowders.co.nz Hamilton: APL Window Solutions REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Creating a culture of excellence key to success T T from page 16 PPL extrusion machines (above). Colour Works (at right) has three powdercoat lines, used for all APL powdercoated windows and doors. WWW.WINGER.CO.NZ “But our supply chain innovation has been the absolute golden bullet for our success.” Craig has been part of the company’s journey for the past 34 years and says he joined the business at a time when it was a team of twelve. During that time he has overseen much of the company’s evolution and growth trajectory but says the people are the heart of the business. “The drive for excellence in product and service is one thing, but you can’t achieve that without creating a culture of excellence for your people. “We put a lot of effort into our staff well-being programmes, looking after them because they are key. It’s people first, get the right people around you and develop the right culture with them, which I believe we have done very well. To meet the environmental challenges the world faces today Mitchell’s daughter Mikayla Plaw has joined the business, championing a closed loop circular supply chain through recycling and many sustainability initiatives. Reflecting on the company’s importance as an employer Craig says in its absence the product could all be imported and there would be no window systems (APL) business. “This business has enabled us to supply 75 licensed window fabricators under the three brands, who also employ staff, some as few as five but others have teams of up to two hundred. Without our window fabricators we have nothing. “So all our effort has gone into innovation, our supply solution, our brands, and assisting window fabricators to be bigger and better. “They are a big part of what we do every day. We’re out there mentoring, helping them with their factories, improving machinery and driving efficiencies. “ There’s a lot of work that goes into ensuring they are the best and can grow. If they can grow we can grow — they are extremely important to our success.” “The drive for excellence in product and service is one thing, but you can’t achieve that without creating a culture of excellence for your people.” T T Terry’s journey - page 20 businesscentral Each edition priority delivered to your door. . Stay informed; we work with business owners and decision-makers across all economic sectors, pro iling their success. i ; i i i i - ll i , ili i . www.waterfordpress.co.nz/subscriptions . . . i i 03 983 5525 03 983 5525 Your Business, Your Industry, Your News. Volume 6 | Issue 2 | April 2021 www.waterfordpress.co.nz ‘Excellence in Energy’ Taranaki’s Todd Energy will have a key role to play as New Zealand moves toward a low emissions economy. Page 8 Waikato farmers Dean & Ang Finnerty have expanded their dairy cow operation into a successful goat milking enterprise as well PAGE 10 Turning challenge into opportunity AUTUMN 2022 www.waterfordpress.co.nz Volume 6 | Issue 3 | July 2021 www.waterfordpress.co.nz Making waves Back on track New Zealand hydrofoil maker Armstrong is generating interest around the world with its high performance products. Work on the ambitious NZCIS facility in Upper Hutt is progressing well after Covid disruptions. PAGE 70 PAGE 10 Healthy delivery A new elective surgery facility in Hastings will provide a big boost to the region’s operating capacity. PAGE 52 Volume 6 | Issue 5 | December 2021 www.waterfordpress.co.nz Cheers Boys! YoungWellington irm3Māori Boys is creating a buzz with it’s ground-breakingWai Manuka natural beverage. PAGE 45 Passion and pride New Plymouth’s Energyworks has forged a strong reputation in 50 years of business. PAGE 64 Seaview upgrade CentrePort’s SeaviewWharf facility is set for a major upgrade to bring it up to international standards. PAGE 14
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