Operations Manager, Jon Cole, (front right) and Cutting Supervisor, David Miranda, (front left) discuss the glass
cutting process with Rt Hon John Key and Hon Nicky Wagner, at the official opening of the Stake Glass processing plant
in Christchurch. Director Jake Lane (back left) and Chair Jamie Tulloch (back right) look on
Prime Minister Opens New Glass Processing Plant
Stake Glass, a new purpose-built $10 million glass processing plant in Christchurch, is a sign of continuing positive
growth.
That was the strong message from everyone who attended today’s official opening by Prime Minister John Key.
Stake Glass currently employs 20 full time staff, with potential for further expansion, and will meet a strong demand
for processed glass in the construction industry.
The Prime Minister was taken on a tour of the plant before officially unveiling ‘a stake’ that had been designed and
commissioned to send a message that the company was putting a ‘stake in the ground’ with its investment in the plant. [Images available]
The messages about the the continuing opportunities in the Christchurch market, and not just rebuild related, resonated
with guests.
Stake Glass Chairman Jamie Tulloch said he had expected only 30 to 40 guests, but more than 160 turned up for the
opening.
He saw this as “an early endorsement of what Stake Glass is doing here. It’s about having faith in one’s hometown. If
Christchurch is good enough to live in, it’s good enough to invest in. Stake Glass has staked its future on orders from
the local construction industry. Order books are open now!”
Stake Glass Director Jake Lane said today’s opening ceremony was a proud moment. “It’s a very special day. It’s a
businessman’s dream to stand alongside the Prime Minister and celebrate a once-in-a-lifetime business milestone. It’s
more than just an opportunity, it’s a stake in the ground and showing our faith in the Christchurch economy. It’s a leap
of faith but we know it’s right for our industry and city.”
Mr Lane said he had been asked why choose to open a factory now five years after the earthquakes, but feedback from the
market had shown there was growing demand in Christchurch and also Queenstown and the Southern Lakes region.