8 | Rotorua Business Awards - Hayes International Haye’s keeping on rolling Hayes International has a reputation as one of the world’s top manufacturers of Rollformers and Rollforming equipment. T TAnge Davidson REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Hayes International has been manufacturing Rollformers for the metal building industry for over 60 years. Based in Rotorua but with predominantly overseas clientele, Hayes International has a reputation as one of the world’s top manufacturers of Rollformers and Rollforming equipment. The company was recently recognised as an Employer of the Year at the 2023 Tompkins Wake Rotorua Business Awards for its outstanding investment in its staff. The annual awards delivered through Rotorua Business Chamber celebrate innovation and creativity in the business sector. Managing Director Nick Looijen says the company were finalists in two categories and were awarded for their employee schemes which cover pay equity through to wellbeing. “We’ve been working really hard over the last six years to bring in more employee benefits and more flexible working hours. We try to bring all wages up to equal or better than the market and have focused on looking after our employees through Health and Safety and wellbeing initiatives,” says Nick. “We had a health and trauma insurance scheme in place which wasn’t being used, so we closed this and gave employees $500 each to go towards their medical costs and wellbeing. We really encourage them to spend the money on whatever contributes to their wellbeing away from the workplace, it could be a new pair of walking shoes, a box of golf balls or a day spa. We also have fully funded physio visits on site.” The company actively promotes community by providing monthly morning teas and quarterly staff lunches along with an early Friday finish. Staff have access to a New Zealand wide group buying scheme and a fuel card for discounted fuel and engage in fundraising for mental health initiatives and selected charities. There is also plenty of investment into staff training. “We are presently recruiting overseas for specialised staff as it’s very difficult to find experienced trade staff, experienced mechanical design and rolltool engineers in New Zealand. Out of our 87 employees, roughly 25 % of the workforce are from overseas,” he says. Hayes International is one of only three Rollforming companies in New Zealand and is manufacturing roll forming equipment for roofing iron, corrugated iron, industrial steel purlins and steel framing machines for housing. Everything is manufactured in house from the design and electrical and tool engineering, through to the machinists, painters, service technicians, outward goods team, IT, finance and HR. “Ninety eight percent of our machinery is exported with Australia and America our biggest markets right now, and our machinery is in 89 countries. The biggest demand from the Australian market is for corrugate and five rib panel roofing products while America is predominantly Ag and R panel for barns,” says Nick. For all your sprocket, chain & engineering requirements Proudly supporting Hayes International sales@pmlnz.com LaserSpeed celebrates Hayes International on their remarkable 50th Anniversary. We wish them ongoing success and look forward to a continued and prosperous relationship. Precision Laser Cutting Press Brake Folding 07 282 7140 www.laserspeed.co.nz 130 Maleme St, Tauranga
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