Skellerup starts building new production plant
Christchurch, New Zealand – Dairy rubber-parts producer Skellerup has announced the start of construction of a new 18,900 square metre production facility at Wigram Business Park in Christchurch.
“This is an extremely important project for Skellerup, being a significant investment to build a world-class facility, Skellerup chairman Selwyn Cushing said at the ground opening ceremony.
The construction of the $50-million plant for rubber products is expected to be completed in December 2015, with the relocation process from Woolston commencing immediately after this.
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