| 21 The company’s New Zealand facility is responsible for 10% of the global chicken supply. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Port Waikato: Cobb Vantress PTN Innovation specialises in poultry shed construction and manufacturing innovative, top quality poultry equipment. Proudly New Zealand owned and operated, their goal is to improve bird health, reduce energy costs and make farming a more pro itable, earth-friendly endeavour. PTN’s innovative high quality feeding, drinking and ventilation products are transforming poultry farms all over the world. “Whether it’s our volume-based drinkers that improve birds’ intake experience and help keep poultry sheds drier, our 360-degree feeders that improve the distribution of feed or our automated ventilation systems that o er a larger volume of air, we pay attention to the small details because we know this is where farmers can gain the edge,” says Managing Director Steve Cottam. All PTN products are made in New Zealand, are long-lasting, easy to clean, easy to install and are set and forget. “Our commitment to customers’ is competitive pricing and knowing that when they’ve got PTN products in their sheds, they know they’re giving their birds the best,” says Steve. As well as manufacturing, PTN specialise in shed construction and refurbishment “Our sheds are built with solid galvanised steel frames and robust PIR panel meaning they are strong, ire retardant, built to last and will keep birds Passionate and Innovative warm or cool all year round,” says Steve. Whether farmers want to add an extension, refurbish an existing building or build a new poultry shed from scratch, the PTN Team have the vast industry knowledge to create a comprehensive design to suit all needs. They work within budget and enjoy guiding and supporting farmers throughout the build process or alternatively will do it all in a turnkey project. PTN have recently expanded their construction division. They build commercial storage sheds and workshops as well as a range of transportable cabins for use as o ices, sleepouts, holiday rentals, storage and more. PTN was established in 2005 by Steve Cottam and Frank Ermerins. Both have vast backgrounds in poultry, manufacturing, construction and mechanical design. Having collectively 50 plus years’ experience, Steve and Frank used their expertise to identify where improvements were needed in poultry sheds and the equipment within and got to work on creating superior, cost e ective designs. It is this Kiwi ingenuity that has them constantly working on new products to bring to the market. They are proud to work with many top poultry farms throughout the country such as Cobb Vantress and will continue to provide high quality and valuable products and services to their customers. 484A Corbett Road, RD3, New Plymouth www.ptn.net.nz info@ptn.net.nz
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