72 | PRODUCTION BX Foods www.wae.co.nz 03 465 7797 0800 WAE CRANES Medium to Heavy Fabrication |24 hr Crane Hire | Mechanical Services | Access Equipment Proud to be a key business partner and supplier for the BX Foods project We are proud to work alongside Richard, Heather and the team at OamaruMeats as one of their key Business Advisory partners for close on a decade. 07 377 6380 www.bfa.co.nz smart people smart business smart outcome BX Foods’ Oamaru plant is well located geographically in the middle of the South Island. “We are a small size meat business, with our focus on growth. “We are situated in a great community, with excellent schools, sports clubs and the Waitaki Valley lakes on our doorstep. “Geographically the factory is well positioned for early season lambs coming out of Canterbury, to flowing onto lambs from Central Otago, South Canterbury and North Otago later in the season.” As a smaller farmer-focused meat processor, BX Foods can be more nimble than many competitors when exploring market opportunities, while also optimising returns for farmers and stakeholders. About 40% of its product, which is all halal killed, goes to China, with the balance being supplied to North America, Europe, and other countries. “We are a significant employer in the district. We inject $12 million of wages every year and easily another $3 million to $4 million of services locally. Company forges strong community connections from page 70 “Since we incorporated the business seven years ago, we’ve put over $100 million back into our local economy in wages and services.” As the company looks to expand, it will likewise be looking to increase its workforce. Living in North Otago, with its schools and low traffic volumes and wide open spaces is a great option for anyone to shift to. While Richard recognises this may be a challenge given the widespread labour shortage, he backs BX Foods as an excellent employer that offers good wages and stable employment with the bonus of a town and region that can provide a great lifestyle. As a smaller farmer-focused meat processor, BX Foods can be more nimble than many competitors when exploring market opportunities. “Geographically the factory is well positioned for early season lambs coming out of Canterbury, to flowing onto lambs from Central Otago, South Canterbury and North Otago later in the season.” Russet Engineering Sales Ltd are pleased to be suppliers for BX Foods & Oamaru Meats Importers & Wholesale Suppliers of: • Geared Motors & Power Transmission Products • Conveyor Belting & Equipment • Industrial Hoses & Fittings • Industrial Products • Conveyor Vulcanising Services Source Supply Service (100% NZ owned) O800 RUSSET
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