| 25 Alaron Products REGIONAL NEW ZEALANDʼS LARGEST STOCKIST OF PNEUMATIC COMPONENTS Remote Grease Line Pneumatic Sales Air Leak Detection Compressor Sales Fault Finding (03) 548 5801 admin@airproducts.co.nz airproducts.co.nz 14 Vivian Place, Nelson alsco.co.nz | 0800 425 726 Sustainable, hygienic and safety-focused garment solutions for world-class manufacturing. PROUD TO SUPPORT ALARON PRODUCTS' GLOBAL GROWTH UNIFORM RENTALS MAT RENTALS LINEN FIRST RESPONSE WASHROOMHYGIENE A team of over 135 specialists work across new product development, quality assurance, regulatory affairs, quality control laboratory services, planning, engineering, warehousing, logistics and manufacturing operations. nutrition, complementary medicine, therapeutic goods, skincare and animal health. “Alaron provides an end-to-end service that can begin with an initial product idea and continue through to commercial manufacture and ongoing supply,” Patricia says. General manager of Operations, Nigel Gray, says the value of that model is practical. “Customers need confidence that a manufacturing partner can translate technical requirements into repeatable, dependable production. “Our focus is on making the customer journey as straightforward as possible, bringing the right people, processes and manufacturing capability together so we can move from development into reliable commercial supply.” Patricia says the Nelson region combines a strong business community with access to natural resources, primary industries, science, technology, manufacturing and export capability. “It provides access to a loyal and capable workforce. Its lifestyle, natural environment and sense of community help attract and retain people who want both meaningful careers and a high quality of life,” she says. Port Nelson adds a practical logistics advantage, supporting the movement of raw materials, packaging and finished goods into domestic and international supply chains. “For international clients, Nelson represents many of the qualities associated with New Zealand manufacturing; natural ingredients, trusted standards, innovation, environmental awareness and high product quality.” For global customers, New Zealand also offers a distinctive country-of-origin story. Nigel says operational investment gives customers capacity, consistency and confidence. “When customers choose a contract manufacturer, they are looking beyond a single production run. They want a partner that can support growth, respond to changing demand and keep investing in the systems and capability needed for long-term supply.” The company also sees value in stronger partnerships between schools, tertiary providers and regional employers to create pathways into manufacturing, engineering, laboratory science, quality, logistics and technical trades. “Nelson has an opportunity to position itself more strongly as a centre for high-value manufacturing, natural products, biotechnology, food technology and export-led innovation,” Patricia says. Looking ahead, powders and stick-pack products remain an important growth area for Alaron, particularly in sports nutrition, hydration, wellness and functional health. Chewable and extruded products is another developing category, reflecting customer interest in convenient alternatives to traditional capsules and tablets. Alaron also sees opportunity in liquids, creams, gels, ointments and medical device products, particularly for customers seeking specialist semi-solid manufacturing capability. Demand is also growing for internal laboratory services, stability testing, regulatory support and new product development.
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