Upper Hutt manufacturer investing in the future
-Rebecca Reed What started as a small operation out of a shipping container up the back of Kiwi Point Quarry in Ngauranga Gorge, Wellington, has turned into quite the success story for manufacturer Real Steel. Fast forward twenty years later, the company employs more than 100 people and proudly operates out of a 8500 square metre factory site in Upper Hutt. The manufacturing business imports steel out of Sweden and other countries to make steel parts for road transport, forestry, and recycling industries. It also produces a lot of steel for building truck trailers, wear parts, and materials for processing machines. This growth experienced by the company, a family run business, comes down to high employee satisfaction, innovation, and quality service for the customers it serves nationwide, according to owner and Managing Director Luke Mathieson. “We’ve put a lot of effort into focusing on our systems, the traceability of our parts and the way we work with our customers because at the end of the day it all boils down to getting parts out to the customer on time, and being a good, solid trusted supplier.” Real Steel’s efforts were recognised recently at the Wellington Regional Business Awards where they were presented with the Hall of Fame Award, a unique award which recognises and celebrates those enduring businesses that have made significant contributions to the economic and social fabric of Hutt Valley. The awards are given to business who have consistently exhibited excellence in a resilient and sustainable manner over a proven length of time. Investing in innovations With an eye to the future, Mathieson says the company has invested in several innovations including developing and building their own systems and machinery to manage the volume of parts in the factory as a result of rapid growth. “We have thousands […]