| 57 Rzoska Electrical MARINE Global Logistics Specialists Tailor-made supply chain solutions Customs Brokerage Specialised Freight Forwarding Customised solutions for Air, Land & Sea Project Cargo Management 74 Vickerman, Port Nelson, Nelson 7010, NZ P: +64 3 545 9457 E: John.lowden@tnlintl.com The Tricab difference: • Most flexible Cable Manufacturer in the world • State of the art manufacturing facility in Port Melbourne and United States of America • In house dedicated Research and Development team • Sales and distribution office in Auckland and Christchurch • Full range of cable accessories to complimentour cables offering. Auckland 09 887 1051 / 0800 874 222 Christchurch 03 667 9916 www.tricab.com Email sales@tricab.co.nz ECS delivers specialised industrial marine solutions meeting international standards, using only the best international brands. www.ecsnz.com Certified • Reliable • Marine-Ready Reliable Marine Solutions For Electrical, Automation & Connectivity T T Virginia Wright Marine, industrial focus Rzoska Electrical is sought after, nationally and internationally, for its marine and industrial capabilities in fault-finding, and integrating new equipment into existing systems. Based in Nelson and established in 1948 by Ted Rzoska, Rzoska Electrical is a long-standing electrical and automation engineering company with a particular focus on specialised marine and industrial engineering solutions. They design complete systems for commercial fishing vessels, handle power generation, and carry out vessel surveys. They’ve kept pace as the industry has changed around them and specialise in integrating and troubleshooting complex marine and industrial systems, including factory processing automation, alarm and monitoring systems, motor controls, custom control panels, PLC and automation systems, and industry-specific programming and app development. The business transitioned to employee ownership in 2021, carrying on a long-standing tradition of ownership transferring internally. “Rzoska is a long-established Nelson business that has continually evolved as Nelson’s marine and industrial sectors have evolved,” says managing director Steve Gates. “Today, our focus is on building specialist technical capability, supporting the marine and industrial sectors, and developing the next generation of skilled people locally.” Rzoska Electrical is sought after, nationally and internationally, for its marine and industrial capabilities in fault-finding, and integrating new equipment into existing systems. “One of the things that makes the business different is our ability to understand the whole system rather than just an individual electrical component. On vessels especially, there can be hundreds of interconnected systems and components, and the challenge is often working out how they all interact,” says Steve. At Rzoska Electrical they understand that when a vessel or industrial plant has a problem, getting it operating again quickly can have a significant commercial impact. A rapid response is critical and they’ve developed sophisticated capabilities designed to save time with troubleshooting and repairing, including being able to connect remotely into a ship’s systems to quickly offer assistance. It’s detailed, precise work. It could be fitting a new engine into a fishing vessel’s existing systems or involve troubleshooting in systems that can be decades old. Rzoska Electrical has a proud history of developing people to meet these challenges. “We don’t just train apprentices to become electricians; we expose them to marine systems, automation, PLCs, commissioning and advanced fault-finding so they can progressively develop into specialist technicians and technical leaders. “A young person can start an apprenticeship in Nelson and eventually be working on sophisticated vessels, automation systems and major projects around New Zealand or overseas without having to leave the region to build that career.” Rzoska Electrical has certainly grown over nearly 80 years but more importantly it has increased its capabilities through its ongoing focus on developing people, investing in technology and building deeper, specialist expertise. They’re proud of their Nelson roots and continue to grow their local capability. They offer skilled employment, apprenticeships, support for the marine and industrial sectors and ongoing critical assistance to fishing vessels locally and internationally. Their role is often behind the scenes supporting businesses that are important to Nelson and New Zealand while they continue to evolve, building specialist technical capability, developing the next generation of skilled people, to meet whatever challenges come their way, working hard to continue their legacy supporting one of New Zealand’s significant industries.
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