Firth Industries is preparing to bring a new concrete plant into full operation in Auckland as demand lifts across housing, infrastructure and commercial construction.
The Penrose facility, near the Southern Motorway, was blessed this morning by Te Ākitai Waiohua Kaumatua David Wilson and is scheduled to ramp up to full production from 2 February.
The plant features two drive-through production lanes and can produce more than 200 cubic metres of concrete an hour—enough for around 40 driveways every hour. Firth says the additional capacity will help Auckland keep pace with a growing pipeline of construction work as economic activity recovers.
Cameron Lee, general manager of Fletcher Building’s Firth Industries, said the site’s location and output were key to meeting current needs.
“Having a cutting-edge facility like this located in Penrose, right on the Southern motorway, will enable us to efficiently serve the needs of major construction and infrastructure projects. We’re seeing a big demand for concrete in Auckland as the economy recovers. We’re now well-placed to fill that demand.”
Alongside volume, the plant has been designed to reduce environmental impact. It will act as the central Auckland supply point for Firth EcoMix®, a low-carbon concrete aimed at lowering embodied carbon while maintaining performance. The facility also has increased capacity for supplementary cementitious materials and recycled concrete aggregates.
A fully integrated, automated concrete reclaiming and wastewater system enables 100 per cent reuse of wastewater, reducing waste and supporting circular material use during high-volume production.
Mr Lee said the company was responding to rising demand without compromising on sustainability.
“Demand for concrete is surging, and now we’re ready to deliver, at scale and sustainably.”
Firth Industries is New Zealand’s leading supplier of concrete and masonry products. The company says its investment in new facilities and low-carbon products reflects a focus on meeting customer requirements as building activity increases across Auckland