The Hutt Valley Manufacturing and Innovation Expo 2025 sponsored by CentrePort Ltd, will include the locally designed and built boat from Morris Sheet Metal. This engineering marvel has foils that reduce drag in the water, and enable it to belt along at amazing 54+ knots.

This awesome event will include Pact Group Holdings Ltd, Real Steel Ltd, JT Group, Metco Engineering Ltd, Steel E.D. & Patton, Racetech Manufacturing Ltd, Uniplas NZ Limited, Mexicano, Heliner Limited, Paihau-Robinson Research Institute, Blue Star New Zealand, Morris Sheet Metal & Advancing Manufacturing Aotearoa. Thanks also to the Hutt City Council for their support.

You will also be able to visit some manufacturing sites thanks in the morning including Resene, Racetech Manufacturing Ltd and Stratmore Construction Solutions Limited.

But wait their is more. We have some amazing speakers lined up including:
🏭 Chris Penk MP - Minister for Manufacturing
🚀 Julia Rothman - speaking about her experience working in the space industry and the role of manufacturing in this industry
🏎️ David Black - speaking about establishing global partnerships at Racetech Manufacturing Ltd
💻 Scott Adams - speaking about the role of AI in manufacturing
⚡ Ratu Mataira - speaking about the OpenStar Technologies innovation and the role of manufacturing
🚦 Catherine Lye - manufacturing in NZ

And if that's not enough there is networking, lunch and drinks.

Event Information

You can register here - Hutt Valley Manufacturing & Innovation Expo sponsored by CentrePort | Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce & Industry