PRESS RELEASE | 15 AUGUST 2025

Real Steel Begin Construction on New State-of-the-Art Factory in Hautapu Industrial Park

Real Steel, a leading supplier of high-quality steel products to the New Zealand market, has commenced construction on a brand-new, purpose-built 7,700m² steel processing facility in the Hautapu Industrial Park (Cambridge) strategically located in the heart of the Golden Triangle adjacent to State Highway 1.

The new greenfields factory has been designed from the ground up for optimum workflow, efficiency, and sustainability. The investment will enable Real Steel to install some of the largest and most advanced steel processing machinery available in the Southern Hemisphere, opening the door to new ways of designing and building with steel.

Construction of the facility is led by Foster Group, one of New Zealand’s most respected commercial and industrial builders, bringing their expertise and commitment to quality to this landmark project.

“This development is about building New Zealand’s future in steel,” said Luke Mathieson, Managing Director of Real Steel. “Hautapu’s central location means we can deliver to our customers more quickly and efficiently than ever before, while our investment in cutting-edge technology will redefine what’s possible for NZ manufacturing.”

Located within the fast-growing Hautapu Industrial Zone — a hub for logistics, manufacturing, and innovation — the facility will serve customers across the Waikato, Auckland, and surrounding regions with unmatched speed and reliability.

“We’re not just adding capacity, we’re reshaping how steel is processed and delivered in New Zealand,” Mathieson added. “This factory will be a catalyst for innovation, efficiency, and growth — for Real Steel, for our customers, and for the broader manufacturing sector.”

Key Facts:

• Location: Hautapu Industrial Park, Cambridge — directly adjacent to State Highway 1

• Size: 7,700m² greenfields factory

• Focus: Designed for optimum operational flow, efficiency, and sustainability

• Capability: Equipped to house some of the largest and latest steel processing machinery in NZ

• Construction Partner: Foster Group

• Purpose: Support and grow NZ manufacturing, building a stronger New Zealand in steel

High-resolution architectural renders of the new facility are available to download:
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