Confidence In Market Leads To Hellers Expansion

Tuesday 11 August 2009

Confidence In Market Leads To Hellers Expansion

Hellers is undergoing a multi-million dollar expansion of its Kaiapoi site, on the outskirts of Christchurch, in response to growing sales demand for its products.

The building upgrade is likely to cost $18 million, will double the size of the existing plant and bring all aspects of the Kaiapoi operation under one roof.

Director Todd Heller says the new expansion is an exciting time and demonstrates the company’s confidence in the market.

“It’s created a real air of positivity in the industry and will have major benefits for others. The development will help stimulate the New Zealand economy and the construction industry in Christchurch,” he says.

Hellers Managing Director Nick Harris says the development is a major milestone for the company.

“The expansion includes a new warehouse and distribution centre, freezers, inwards goods store, offices, ready-to-eat slicing and packing area, as well as new staff amenities including a shared lunch room for all staff,” he says.

“The development will give us significant spare capacity, but just as importantly, it will mean our staff are all together under one roof.”

The expansion also has national significance for Hellers. The company underwent a $2million redevelopment at its Auckland factory last year, doubling the size of the warehouse and loading area.

The main contractors are C Lund Construction Ltd and consultants are Byrne and Wanty. The project is expected to take around 12 months and be completed by April 2010. Some of the facility will be finished by October 2009 in order to meet the Christmas trade.

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