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2009 North Shore Business Excellence Awards
And the winner is....
Westpac Supreme Business Excellence Award
Winner - Ingram Micro New Zealand Ltd
Venturing into the New Zealand Market in 1997, Ingram Micro New Zealand Ltd has been based on the Shore since 2005. It is a locally managed subsidiary of Ingram Micro Global, the world's largest wholesale provider of technology products and services. Last year the company relocated its head office to new purpose built premises in Apollo Drive which houses over 200 employees. Read more
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3M Excellence in Innovation Award
Winner - Reid Contruction Systems Ltd
Concrete construction is nothing new to Reid Construction who has been in business in New Zealand since 1984. The Albany-based company is leading the way in the civil and construction sectors through the development of lifting, reinforcing and fastening systems for concrete structures. Reid’s latest innovation, ‘bendable’ concrete, is still being tested, but is several hundred times stronger than normal concrete and can be sprayed on existing structures to reinforce and provide superior resistance. Read more
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ACC Excellence in Workplace Safety Award
Winner - Naylor Love Construction
In the six years since the Glenfield office of Naylor Love Construction opened, the branch has completed $300 million of projects in the North. The company offers a full range of construction services, feasibility and pre-construction planning, comprehensive project management services, and design management. Known for its excellent relationships with clients and subcontractors and its can-do attitude, it aims to deliver measurably the best construction services. Read more
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Actionmail Excellence in Marketing Award
Winner - Bartercard New Zealand Limited
As the world’s largest trade exchange, Bartercard facilitates barter exchange between member organisations, freeing cash flow and guaranteeing new business. Originating in Australia, Bartercard hit the New Zealand market in 1992, and the company’s Albany office now employs 50 people. Bartercard is currently signing around 100 new companies a month as businesses think outside the square to find solutions during challenging economic conditions. Read more
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Benefitz Best New Start-up Business Award
Winner - Opening Doors Auckland Limited
Supplying doors and hardware to the building industry since April 2007, Opening Doors provides the personal touch by meeting onsite with builders and home owners, completing site measures and organising all their needs like a one-stop-door shop. In 2009 the company opened a showroom in Glenfield with an impressive display of working products. Read more
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Chelsea Sugar Excellence in Exporting Award
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Winner - Good Health Products Limited
Active on the North Shore since 1987, Good Health is a natural health company with a customer oriented focus. Their product range includes the full spectrum of health oils, comprehensive digest, winter and seafood ranges, designer herbal and weight management formulations, multi-vitamins, minerals, and skin care. Good Health also offers regular retail training seminars and free naturopathic advice line. Ingredients are sourced from New Zealand farmers and growers with GE-free and organic crops remaining the company’s first priority. Read more
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Eco Insulation Excellence in Design, Research and Development Award
Winner - Navman Wireless New Zealand
Recognised internationally as an innovator and leading player in the industry, Navman Wireless designs and manufactures GPS-based vehicle tracking and fleet management solutions for the global transport, utility and service industries. All Navman Wireless products are designed and supported by a team of 45 research and development engineers, based at the company’s Northcote office. Read more
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Flo2Cash Excellence in Service Delivery Award
Winner - Inter City Urgent
With a fleet of 30 vehicles, Inter City Urgent is an Albany-based urgent courier company. The company’s support staff has 106 years of combined industry experience and believes in providing service of the highest quality and reliability. Read more
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Massey University Excellence in Technology Award
Winner - Reid Construction Systems Ltd
Concrete construction is nothing new to Reid Construction who has been in business in New Zealand since 1984. The Albany-based company is leading the way in the civil and construction sectors through the development of lifting, reinforcing and fastening systems for concrete structures. Reid’s latest innovation, ‘bendable’ concrete, is still being tested, but is several hundred times stronger than normal concrete and can be sprayed on existing structures to reinforce and provide superior resistance. Read more
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North Shore Times Excellence in Not for Profit Award
Winner - Project K North Shore
Running on the North Shore since 1999, Project K is an innovative educational programme designed to build self-esteem and give life-direction to young New Zealanders. It combines a number of proven strategies into one cohesive programme including a three week Wilderness Adventure, a 10 day Community Challenge and a 12 month mentoring follow-up. Each year Project K North Shore supports 60 participants, their families and mentors. Read more
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Quest Recruitment Best Emerging Business Award
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Winner - North Shore International Academy
As a leading training provider of hospitality education to international and domestic students, North Shore International Academy has over 800 students in 2009. Established in 2004, NSIA became the first institute in North Shore City to offer courses in professional cookery and hospitality management. NSIA, who hosts students from over 30 countries, also offers a dedicated career service centre to help students find industry placements. Read more
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Smales Farm Excellence in Sustainability Award
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Winner - Ingram Micro New Zealand Ltd
Venturing into the New Zealand Market in 1997, Ingram Micro New Zealand Ltd has been based on the Shore since 2005. It is a locally managed subsidiary of Ingram Micro Global, the world's largest wholesale provider of technology products and services. Last year the company relocated its head office to new purpose built premises in Apollo Drive which houses over 200 employees. Read more
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Smith & Davies Employer of Choice Award
Winner - Ingram Micro New Zealand Ltd
Venturing into the New Zealand Market in 1997, Ingram Micro New Zealand Ltd has been based on the Shore since 2005. It is a locally managed subsidiary of Ingram Micro Global, the world's largest wholesale provider of technology products and services. Last year the company relocated its head office to new purpose built premises in Apollo Drive which houses over 200 employees. Read more
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Speak First Committed Optimist Award
Winner - Palmers Browns Bay
It’s not just plants and garden accessories at Palmers Browns Bay, who have branched out with two gardening programmes. An Allotments project sees the company work alongside the Salvation Army in a practical workshop teaching sustainable vegetable gardening to families. A Gardenscapes venture brings landscaping to life within the centre to show customers a three dimensional ‘living picture’ of their gardening plans before they replicate it at home. Read more
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