In 2006 I was affected by the closure of one of NZ’s largest tube mills and value-add production facilities. At that point it became clear

to me that western-based industry would be increasingly exposed to the pressures of competing with Asia-manufactured products and

services. At that point the idea of Linkeight Ltd was founded.

Linkeight identified a gap in the market to assist Western-based manufacturers. Identifying highest-cost components or processes

(typically high in labour content) and providing a secure, fast and cost-effective route into Asia. Resulting in reducing component costs

and helping manufacturers remain competitive within their respective markets.

Linkeight is potentially your Asia based manufacturing partner.

Behind the Scenes Linkeight is backed by three family shareholders:

• Ken Robbie: Based in Shanghai, China since 1985. Specialises in textiles – Hosery, Handbags and Socks

• Ron Robbie: Based in NZ, Hawkes Bay. Specialises in processing animal by products – Casing’s export

• Stu Robbie: Based in NZ, Dunedin. Specialises in manufacturing wooden furniture – Rockers, Tub benches

Linkeight meaning: “Link” - The conduit between East Asia and Western countries. “Eight” – Considered to be a lucky number in most

Asia cultures. “Eight” – The No.8 wire mentality that we as kiwi’s uphold.

Company Background

Where we are

Sourced Products

Examples of products we source,

consolidate and ship on behalf of clients:

• Hydraulic cylinders

• Automotive products

• Civil products

• Renewables – Photovoltaic' s

Factory Assessment

Contract services available:

• Providing assistance with production

already in progress.

• Assisting with factory selection - FCA

and FCI.

• Providing quality assurance

assessment and general Chinese

communications.

• 3rd party logistics – warehousing,

consolidation, forwarding.

Manufactured Products

Through pre-qualified factories we offer

services in:

• Rapid Prototyping – Plastics and Metals

• Specialty Casting - Stainless Steels

• Production machined components

• Profile cutting

• Pressing and forming

• Heavy and Light fabrication

• Production tooling – Plastics and Metals

• Moulding and VAC Forming of plastics

• Part or full product assembly

Our core services

We spend time with you so we clearly understand your product requirements and provideyou with a New Zealand landed unit rate, typically free into store – and that is all you pay.

The quoted unit rate includes our service fee, so effectively, we take on the risk of doing business globally and provide you a layer of protection. Both fiscally and from a quality checking (QC) perspective.

Below is the typical project flow when working with Linkeight:

How we work

How we workInternally we monitor your production at various mile stones, typically checking your product conforms with the requirements set in drawings or other supporting material.

We do this by identifying;

Entering China

Benefits of manufacturing in China:

Reduced overall product costs through direct labour and material costsReduced capital expenditure and overhead costsAccess to highly trained engineering and management personnelWorld-class manufacturing technologies and full capabilitiesEconomies of scale

For most companies the cheap and vast labour pool is its most attractive feature; but this is not the only benefit of utilising Chinese services.

Waimea Truck and Crane - knuckle cranes Symtech Solar - Photovoltaic energy kits

Youbike Ltd - Rehabilitation / Healthcare Espresso Corp - Coffee Trade accessories

Our experience

Machined components Stainless Steel Fabrication

Machining Pressed and formed

High pressure Die Casting Drop forging

Our experienceComponent manufacturing

Tube bending Civil components

Profile cutting

Heavy fabrication Light fabrication

Our experienceFabrication, Plastics and Assembly House

Vacuum Forming Plastics

Injection moulded Plastics Assembly warehouse

email info@linkeight.co.nzphone +64 4 905 1522www.linkeight.co.nz

If you are employing a bit ofthat old Kiwi ingenuity and havea new or existing venture youwould like to take global...