| 73 Tekplas MANUFACTURING T T from page 0 High level of certification The company’s dedication to quality has not gone unnoticed by its clients. T T Karen Phelps Hamilton based company Tekplas has positioned itself as a frontrunner in the industry being the only facility in New Zealand offering plastic moulding inside an ISO Class 7 clean room environment and one of the few to achieve FSSC 22000-Q certification. “Our end users have very strict hygiene requirements in terms of compliance and special certifications. Our main customer base caters to the infant formula industry and we produce plastic scoops, lids and enclosures for infant formula packaging making hygiene and food safety critical,” explains Tekplas technical director Ian McDougal. The plant was purpose built in 2021 and includes the company head office and has capacity for up to 32 moulding machines and automated production cells. Tekplas currently operates 21 Sumitomo full electric injection moulding machines ranging from 130 to 350 tonnes and has recently invested in a new Nissei ASB injection stretch blow machine to manufacture pottles. It can offer automated assembly, IML (in mould labelling) and cap wadding services all within a cleanroom environment. The ISO Class 7 certified clean room ensures that the concentration of airborne particles is strictly controlled through multiple air changes and High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters, which Ian says are highly efficient at removing sub-micron particles. The entire moulding process takes place within this clean room environment ensuring hygienic production from start to finish. Further cementing its commitment to quality and food safety, Tekplas has achieved FSSC 22000-Q certification - a comprehensive Food Safety System Certification and Quality management system certification. This globally recognized scheme meets the highest standards for the international food industry and demonstrates Tekplas’s ability to identify and control food safety hazards consistently. “FSSC 22000 has been recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative since 2010. It uses international standards such as ISO 22000 and ISO 9001, along with technical specifications for sector-specific Pre-Requisite Programs. This certification ensures our compliance through independent third-party auditing,” explains Ian. In addition to these certifications, Tekplas has implemented a HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) Risk Management Plan. This systematic approach to identifying and controlling potential product contamination points provides a continuous improvement cycle, preventing issues before they occur and improving efficiency during production. The company’s dedication to quality has not gone unnoticed by its clients. Its customer-centric approach, combined with its commitment to hygiene, has helped Tekplas grow from a small operation with just two moulding machines to a company with over 60 employees. “We nurture partnerships with our customers and make sure we provide them with the best service, quality, and price, meeting their highest expectations,” says Ian. He says Tekplas continues to invest in cutting-edge technology and automation to further enhance its capabilities as well as operating as sustainably as possible. “All of our machines are equipped with robotics with the aim to limit or eliminate human contact with the product. Importantly all of our products are 100% recyclable within New Zealand and we recycle our waste material and will receive and recycle any of our products at their end of life.” Tekplas delivers customised solutions to a range of critical hygiene food contact customers and would welcome the opportunity to work with other industries, which prioritise hygiene, quality and service. It can oversee all aspects of design, tool build and manufacture to deliver the most efficient, reliable and cost effective production of its clients’ products. www.primaplas.com.au +64 21 748 802 Proud to be a long term supply partner of Tekplas The experts in resin and film distribution to leading NZ manufacturers Auckland: 2 Sir William Avenue East Tamaki, Auckland (0800 288 966) saleset@attwoods.co.nz www.attwoods.co.nz Hamilton: 1356 Arthur Porter Drive, Burbush, Hamilton (07 849 4846) salesham@attwoods.co.nz www.attwoods.co.nz Mt Maunganui: 5/130 Newton Street, Mt Maunganui (07 572 0290) salesmt@attwoods.co.nz www.attwoods.co.nz Christchurch: 17 William Lewis Drive, Sockburn, Central Business Park (03 348 6704) salesch@attwoods.co.nz www.attwoods.co.nz The company that specialises in all things packaging. In business and operating in a region near you for the last 70 years Proud supporters and suppliers to TEKPLAS
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