Our story
Metals NZ was established in 2011 to advocate for the continued investment in expertise and innovation across the metals industry of Aotearoa New Zealand.
New Zealand’s metals sector is foundational to the nation’s economic prosperity, construction and infrastructure capability, and transition to a low-emissions future. Metals NZ represents manufacturers, importers, distributors and recyclers operating across the stainless steel, carbon steel and aluminium value chains.
The sector employs approximately 30,000 New Zealanders and around $4 billion contribution annually to gross domestic product.
Before we build today, we must clearly and carefully envision tomorrow.
Our people
Our organisation succeeds thanks to the breadth of expertise within our leadership group. So too is the range of perspectives and quality of experience within our board is vital to this success.
CEO
Rick Osborne
Chair
Israel MacDonald
New Zealand Steel
Executive Board
Kirsty Dougherty
Easysteel
Laura Coffey
Pacific Steel
TBC
New Zealand Metal Roofing Manufacturers Association
John Buchanan
Phoenix Recycling Group
Mark Taylor
Framecad
Jamie Hodgson
National Association of Steel Framed Housing
Paul Gapper
New Zealand Stainless Steel Development Association
Bronagh Hegan
NZAS
Simon King
NZAS
Mike Carey
Sims
Our vision, mission, and mindset
With a clear mandate for inspiring and advancing the smarter use and re-use of metals in Aotearoa New Zealand, Metals NZ remains unwavering in its commitment to stoking positive change. Gone are the days of ‘take, make, waste’. Building a sustainable future for the generations to come requires a new mindset in how we use our most valuable resources.
Vision
We see a thriving New Zealand bolstered by the innovation and strength within a successful and sustainable metals sector.
Mission
From residential to commercial, through industrial to infrastructure, we will continue to work collaboratively with partners to deliver quality products for use in residential, commercial and infrastructure build projects. In doing so we will support the sector’s transition to a low emissions and circular economy future.
Mindset
The role of metals in the circular economy sets us apart from the dated linear supply models of take, make and waste. Metals NZ views sustainability in a holistic perspective, going beyond an environmental view to include human, social and cultural deliverables.
- Free and fair trade is vital for our future. New Zealand is obligated to protect our manufacturing businesses from dumped, subsidised imports.
- Strong, precise building code and regulations are critical to ensure our buildings avoid the mistakes of the past and deliver throughout the future.
- Robust government procurement is critical, improving access for business and ensuring this process can drive the development of expertise throughout the sector.
- Research is critical to our future. Equitable access to government funding is essential for New Zealander’s manufacturing and construction sectors to thrive alongside other industries.
- Improving productivity is critical to deliver a better standard of living for all New Zealanders.
Our member organisations
NZ Metal Roofing Manufacturers
Born out of regular meetings by a small group of manufacturers in the 1960s, NZMRM now represents 25 New Zealand roll forming companies creating metals for roofing and cladding purposes. The association is involved in testing metal roofing products, liaising with regulatory and industry stakeholders, and developing and promoting industry standards.
National Association of Steel Framed Housing (NASH)
NASH provides a voice for the benefits of cold formed steel construction by leading scientific research and development programmes around building performance. Advocating for the sustainability benefits of light steel structural framing systems, NASH shares knowledge among its members, collaborates with relevant government departments and industry bodies, and builds understanding for and appreciation of the considerable benefits of cold formed steel framed construction.
New Zealand Stainless Steel Development Association (NZSSDA)
NZSSDA represents the stainless steel industry in New Zealand, the national organisation catering for a diverse industry base where stainless steel plays a critical role – from dairy and winemaking through to water infrastructure, geothermal power, and space exploration. Largely funded by member subscriptions, NZSSDA acts independently to champion the use of stainless steel, supporting NZ-based research, providing technical resources, holding practical training sessions, and acting as an information hub.
Sims Metal New Zealand
Sims Metal New Zealand is a nationwide scrap metal recycling company, operating nine recycling centres across New Zealand. The company provides tailored scrap metal recycling solutions for businesses, helping turn end-of-life metal into valuable raw materials for manufacturing in New Zealand and around the world. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability and responsible resource recovery, Sims Metal is committed to delivering practical recycling solutions while supporting the communities and environments in which it operates.
NZAS
New Zealand Aluminium Smelters (NZAS), located at Tiwai Point near Invercargill, has a rich history dating back to around 1300, when Māori used the area’s argillite stone to craft adzes and other tools. Following its selection as a smelter site in the 1960s, NZAS produced its first aluminium in 1971, supported by the nearby Manapōuri hydroelectric power station. Today, NZAS produces high-purity, low-carbon aluminium using renewable electricity, with one of the world’s lowest smelting carbon footprints, supplying value-added products to global markets.
Fletcher Steel
Formed out of Fletcher Construction Company over 100 years ago to meet the growing need for infrastructure in our major cities, Fletcher Steel is now an importer, distributor, and processor of steel. The company offers a range of celebrated product lines under its umbrella, including the Easysteel, Fletcher Reinforcing, Dimond Roofing, Dimond Structural and Pacific Coil Coaters brands.
NZ Steel
Under the umbrella of global steel manufacturer Bluescope, NZ Steel is New Zealand’s sole producer of flat rolled steel products, supplying products to the construction, manufacturing, infrastructure, packaging, and agriculture industries. Founded in 1965, NZ Steel opened its Glenbrook Steel Mill in 1968, with the fully integrated mill still in operation today. Using locally sourced ironsand, Glenbrook produces around 670,000 tonnes of steel annually.
Pacific Steel
Pacific Steel has been New Zealand’s only local manufacturer of Wire Rod, Reinforcing Bar and Coil products for over 60 years. Much of its product is used for foundations, fences, and structures across the country, with its PACIFIC™ branded bar and coil products used to meet the challenging needs of our seismic conditions. Formerly part of the Fletcher Building family, Pacific Steel was acquired by BlueScope in 2015.
Phoenix Recycling Group
Phoenix Recycling Group is New Zealand’s largest, privately owned metal recycler, with locations across the country. The company provides broad recycling services including de-construction and demolition for the energy, mining and resources, manufacturing, and construction sectors. Phoenix are net carbon certified voluntarily carbon reporting with Toitu Envirocare, delivering sustainability data reporting for their customers, providing recycling solutions for many materials and products including, but not limited to; solar panels, all battery types and e-waste.
Framecad
FRAMECAD is a New Zealand-founded global construction technology company that has been transforming the way buildings are designed and constructed for more than three decades. Founded in 1987, FRAMECAD has grown from humble beginnings in New Zealand to provide end-to-end steel framing solutions for residential and commercial construction projects around the world. Its technology enables faster, more efficient and sustainable construction using precision-engineered steel framing, helping reduce waste, minimise re-work and improve productivity across the construction process.