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Christchurch, New Zealand We were honoured to provide the precision-engineered ductwork solutions for Te Kaha, a landmark multi-use arena designed to revitalise Christchurch’s sporting and cultural heart. Our systems support the complex HVAC infrastructure required for a venue that accommodates tens of thousands of spectators, while meeting stringent expectations around natural ventilation, indoor air quality and resilience. By integrating our high-performance air-ducting within a mechanically-efficient, future-focused building envelope, our contribution helps deliver a world-class facility that stands for durability, sustainability and community pride.
Auckland, New Zealand We were pleased to supply the air-ducting systems for the new headquarters-style facility of Orams Marine in Auckland. Located in the heart of the marine precinct, this advanced multi‐storey building complements the company’s world-class superyacht refit yard and mixed-use marine village, featuring open offices, workshops and service zones designed to support high-value marine activity. Our precision-engineered ductwork helps deliver high‐quality indoor air across varied areas—from office floors to workshop bays—while aligning with the site’s robust industrial needs and high-performance building goals.
Auckland, New Zealand We were proud to supply the air-ducting systems for Fonterra Co-operative Group’s new global headquarters in Auckland. This seven-storey, 16,000 m² building consolidates staff from multiple sites into a high-performance workplace defined by open floor plates, a central atrium and world-class sustainability features. With fully electric heating, rainwater harvesting, a high-efficiency thermal envelope and an advanced ventilation strategy, our ductwork plays a key role in achieving the building’s 5-Green Star base-build rating and readying it for even higher targets. By integrating our precision-manufactured duct systems seamlessly into the fit-out and services architecture, we supported the building’s flexible activity-based work zones and the company’s ambition for a future-proof, low-carbon and people-centric headquarters.
Auckland, New Zealand Express Sheetmetals was proud to supply the air-ducting systems for Fisher & Paykal’s new global headquarters — a landmark development that brings together the company’s people, innovation, and production under one roof. Designed for collaboration and sustainability, the building combines open, flexible workspaces with advanced mechanical systems to ensure a healthy and efficient environment. Our precision-engineered ducting supports the complex airflow requirements across office, research, and production areas, contributing to the project’s high-performance, low-carbon objectives and helping create a workplace that truly reflects Fisher & Paykal’s forward-thinking ethos.
