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CHRISTCHURCH AIRPORT

Christchurch Airport is New Zealand's second-largest airport and the international gateway to Christchurch and the South Island.

KEY FACTS

12 partner airlines serving 25 destinations
6.8 million passengers annually
Approximately 7,000 staff employed across the airport precinct
Base for the United States Antarctic Program
Airport-based firefighters equipped with Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits

Rated Category 9 for rescue and firefighting, Christchurch Airport operates specialised Rosenbauer aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicles. The Airport Fire Service responds to approximately 550 incidents annually, including aircraft, medical, fire and hazardous substance emergencies, while also carrying out essential airfield services such as runway inspections, wildlife management, perimeter security and foreign object management.

Christchurch Airport is New Zealand's second-largest airport and the international gateway to Christchurch and the South Island.

KEY FACTS

12 partner airlines serving 25 destinations
6.8 million passengers annually
Approximately 7,000 staff employed across the airport precinct
Base for the United States Antarctic Program
Airport-based firefighters equipped with Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits

Rated Category 9 for rescue and firefighting, Christchurch Airport operates specialised Rosenbauer aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicles. The Airport Fire Service responds to approximately 550 incidents annually, including aircraft, medical, fire and hazardous substance emergencies, while also carrying out essential airfield services such as runway inspections, wildlife management, perimeter security and foreign object management.

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NELSON AIRPORT

Nelson Airport is the regional aviation gateway to the Nelson Tasman region of New Zealand.

KEY FACTS

500 domestic flights weekly
1.2 million passengers annually
Four airlines operating scheduled services
Airport-based firefighters equipped with Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits

Providing access to the top of New Zealand's South Island, Nelson Airport serves a region renowned for its natural beauty, productive industries and thriving horticulture sector. Home to three national parks, including the iconic Abel Tasman National Park, Nelson Tasman attracts visitors from across New Zealand and around the world for both leisure and business travel.

Nelson Airport is the regional aviation gateway to the Nelson Tasman region of New Zealand.

KEY FACTS

500 domestic flights weekly
1.2 million passengers annually
Four airlines operating scheduled services
Airport-based firefighters equipped with Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits

Providing access to the top of New Zealand's South Island, Nelson Airport serves a region renowned for its natural beauty, productive industries and thriving horticulture sector. Home to three national parks, including the iconic Abel Tasman National Park, Nelson Tasman attracts visitors from across New Zealand and around the world for both leisure and business travel.

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NIUE AIRPORT

Hanan Niue International Airport serves the Pacific Island nation of Niue, connecting the island to New Zealand and the wider Pacific region.

KEY FACTS

Serves the island nation of Niue, covering 261 square kilometres
Located approximately 2,400km northeast of New Zealand and 604km northeast of Tonga
Population of approximately 1,600 people
Tropical climate with winter temperatures ranging from 20–28°C
Airport-based firefighters equipped with Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits

Located near the capital of Alofi, Niue International Airport is served by Air New Zealand flights to and from Auckland. The island's tropical climate makes lightweight, breathable protective apparel particularly important for operational comfort, with firefighters experiencing the immediate benefits of the Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suit in warm and humid conditions.

Hanan Niue International Airport serves the Pacific Island nation of Niue, connecting the island to New Zealand and the wider Pacific region.

KEY FACTS

Serves the island nation of Niue, covering 261 square kilometres
Located approximately 2,400km northeast of New Zealand and 604km northeast of Tonga
Population of approximately 1,600 people
Tropical climate with winter temperatures ranging from 20–28°C
Airport-based firefighters equipped with Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits

Located near the capital of Alofi, Niue International Airport is served by Air New Zealand flights to and from Auckland. The island's tropical climate makes lightweight, breathable protective apparel particularly important for operational comfort, with firefighters experiencing the immediate benefits of the Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suit in warm and humid conditions.

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Alliance Produce Pukeuri

Alliance is a New Zealand meat and co-products processor supplying high-quality red meat products to international markets, with operations at its Pukeuri facility in North Otago.

KEY FACTS

Processes New Zealand grass-fed lamb, beef, and venison
Exports products to more than 65 countries worldwide
Operates as a farmer-owned co-operative with a strong focus on workplace safety
Employs over 5,000 people across eight processing sites
Supplies retail, food service, and manufacturing markets globally
Owns premium brands including Lumina Lamb, grass-fed lamb finished on chicory pastures
Core priority is ensuring all staff go home safely every day
Pukeuri plant firefighters equipped with Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits

Alliance is a major contributor to New Zealand’s red meat export industry, combining long-standing agricultural partnerships with modern processing capability and global distribution networks. The Pukeuri site forms part of its wider national processing footprint, supporting efficient supply chains from farm to international markets.

With large-scale meat processing operations and continuous production demands, effective emergency response capability is essential on site. Firefighters at Pukeuri rely on Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits to support safety, protection, and performance in high-risk industrial environments.

Alliance is a New Zealand meat and co-products processor supplying high-quality red meat products to international markets, with operations at its Pukeuri facility in North Otago.

KEY FACTS

Processes New Zealand grass-fed lamb, beef, and venison
Exports products to more than 65 countries worldwide
Operates as a farmer-owned co-operative with a strong focus on workplace safety
Employs over 5,000 people across eight processing sites
Supplies retail, food service, and manufacturing markets globally
Owns premium brands including Lumina Lamb, grass-fed lamb finished on chicory pastures
Core priority is ensuring all staff go home safely every day
Pukeuri plant firefighters equipped with Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits

Alliance is a major contributor to New Zealand’s red meat export industry, combining long-standing agricultural partnerships with modern processing capability and global distribution networks. The Pukeuri site forms part of its wider national processing footprint, supporting efficient supply chains from farm to international markets.

With large-scale meat processing operations and continuous production demands, effective emergency response capability is essential on site. Firefighters at Pukeuri rely on Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits to support safety, protection, and performance in high-risk industrial environments.

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Samoa Fire & Emergency

Samoa Fire and Emergency Services Authority provides frontline emergency response capability across the islands of Samoa in the South Pacific.

KEY FACTS

Samoa is a Polynesian island nation located south of the equator between Hawaii and New Zealand
Island land area of approximately 2,842 square kilometres
Population of around 203,000 people (2020)
Tropical climate with an average annual temperature of approximately 26.5°C
Known for its natural beauty, warm hospitality, and strong cultural heritage
Approximately 3.5 hours flight from Auckland, New Zealand
Fire and Emergency Services Authority operates across four stations with volunteer support
Emergency services firefighters equipped with Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits

Samoa’s fire and emergency services operate across a dispersed island environment where rapid response and resilience are essential. The combination of professional firefighters and volunteer personnel supports emergency coverage across urban and regional communities.

Operating in a tropical climate presents unique challenges, including high humidity and heat exposure. Firefighters have experienced the benefits of lightweight, breathable structural fire suits, with Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits supporting comfort, protection, and performance in demanding conditions.

Samoa Fire and Emergency Services Authority provides frontline emergency response capability across the islands of Samoa in the South Pacific.

KEY FACTS

Samoa is a Polynesian island nation located south of the equator between Hawaii and New Zealand
Island land area of approximately 2,842 square kilometres
Population of around 203,000 people (2020)
Tropical climate with an average annual temperature of approximately 26.5°C
Known for its natural beauty, warm hospitality, and strong cultural heritage
Approximately 3.5 hours flight from Auckland, New Zealand
Fire and Emergency Services Authority operates across four stations with volunteer support
Emergency services firefighters equipped with Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits

Samoa’s fire and emergency services operate across a dispersed island environment where rapid response and resilience are essential. The combination of professional firefighters and volunteer personnel supports emergency coverage across urban and regional communities.

Operating in a tropical climate presents unique challenges, including high humidity and heat exposure. Firefighters have experienced the benefits of lightweight, breathable structural fire suits, with Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits supporting comfort, protection, and performance in demanding conditions.

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WOOD TRAINING

Wood Training provides specialist safety training and consultancy services, including hot fire training using structural fire suits, from its purpose-built facility in New Plymouth, Taranaki.

KEY FACTS

Purpose-built emergency response team (ERT) and marine training centre
Part of Wood, a global consulting organisation operating in more than 60 countries
Employs approximately 45,000 people worldwide
Only provider in New Zealand holding OPITO accreditation
Over 30 years of experience delivering training and consultancy services
Facility includes eight classrooms, a hot fire training centre, and a marine training centre
Operates a mobile fire training trailer for flexible delivery
Serves industries including oil & gas, energy, food processing, transport, construction, engineering, manufacturing, marine, aviation, and government
Trainers and attendees use Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits

Wood Training is a globally connected training provider delivering high-risk operational preparation and emergency response capability development across a wide range of industries. Its New Plymouth facility is designed to replicate real-world conditions, enabling immersive, practical training for frontline personnel.

Through hot fire and marine-based scenarios, participants develop critical skills in controlled environments that reflect operational realities. Structural fire suits, including the Styx Mill 111X, are used throughout training to ensure safety, protection, and familiarity with frontline emergency response conditions.

Wood Training provides specialist safety training and consultancy services, including hot fire training using structural fire suits, from its purpose-built facility in New Plymouth, Taranaki.

KEY FACTS

Purpose-built emergency response team (ERT) and marine training centre
Part of Wood, a global consulting organisation operating in more than 60 countries
Employs approximately 45,000 people worldwide
Only provider in New Zealand holding OPITO accreditation
Over 30 years of experience delivering training and consultancy services
Facility includes eight classrooms, a hot fire training centre, and a marine training centre
Operates a mobile fire training trailer for flexible delivery
Serves industries including oil & gas, energy, food processing, transport, construction, engineering, manufacturing, marine, aviation, and government
Trainers and attendees use Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits

Wood Training is a globally connected training provider delivering high-risk operational preparation and emergency response capability development across a wide range of industries. Its New Plymouth facility is designed to replicate real-world conditions, enabling immersive, practical training for frontline personnel.

Through hot fire and marine-based scenarios, participants develop critical skills in controlled environments that reflect operational realities. Structural fire suits, including the Styx Mill 111X, are used throughout training to ensure safety, protection, and familiarity with frontline emergency response conditions.

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INVERCARGILL AIRPORT

Invercargill Airport is New Zealand’s southernmost controlled airport, providing vital regional and national air connectivity for the Southland region.

KEY FACTS

New Zealand’s southernmost controlled airport and part of the Commonwealth’s most southerly airport network
Located approximately 3km from Invercargill city centre on the south coast of the South Island
2210m asphalt runway capable of accommodating weight-restricted Boeing 777 and 787 aircraft types
Regular services operated by Air New Zealand and Stewart Island Flights to Oban
Provides regional access to Stewart Island and wider Southland communities
Acts as an alternate diversion airport for Queenstown during winter ski season weather events
Supports domestic flights to Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch
Certified for limited international private passenger flights with customs and quarantine facilities
Airport-based firefighters equipped with Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits

Situated in a region known for its proximity to major tourism destinations including Fiordland, Queenstown, Stewart Island, and The Catlins, Invercargill Airport plays an important role in both passenger transport and regional resilience.

As a key southern aviation hub, the airport requires reliable emergency response capability to support operations in variable and often challenging weather conditions. Firefighters based at Invercargill Airport rely on Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits to ensure protection, durability, and performance during critical incident response.

Invercargill Airport is New Zealand’s southernmost controlled airport, providing vital regional and national air connectivity for the Southland region.

KEY FACTS

New Zealand’s southernmost controlled airport and part of the Commonwealth’s most southerly airport network
Located approximately 3km from Invercargill city centre on the south coast of the South Island
2210m asphalt runway capable of accommodating weight-restricted Boeing 777 and 787 aircraft types
Regular services operated by Air New Zealand and Stewart Island Flights to Oban
Provides regional access to Stewart Island and wider Southland communities
Acts as an alternate diversion airport for Queenstown during winter ski season weather events
Supports domestic flights to Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch
Certified for limited international private passenger flights with customs and quarantine facilities
Airport-based firefighters equipped with Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits

Situated in a region known for its proximity to major tourism destinations including Fiordland, Queenstown, Stewart Island, and The Catlins, Invercargill Airport plays an important role in both passenger transport and regional resilience.

As a key southern aviation hub, the airport requires reliable emergency response capability to support operations in variable and often challenging weather conditions. Firefighters based at Invercargill Airport rely on Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits to ensure protection, durability, and performance during critical incident response.

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ALLIANCE LORNEVILLE

Alliance is a New Zealand meat and co-products processor with operations supplying international markets from its Lorneville facility in Southland.

KEY FACTS

Processes New Zealand grass-fed lamb, beef, and venison
Exports products to more than 65 countries worldwide
Operates as a farmer-owned co-operative with a strong focus on workplace safety
Established its first processing plant in Lorneville, Southland in 1960
Employs over 5,000 people across eight processing sites
Supplies retail, food service, and manufacturing markets globally
Owns premium brands including Lumina Lamb, grass-fed lamb finished on chicory pastures
Core priority is ensuring all staff go home safely every day
Lorneville plant firefighters equipped with Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits

Alliance is a major contributor to New Zealand’s red meat export industry, combining long-established agricultural partnerships with modern processing and global distribution networks. The Lorneville site in Southland has been central to the company’s operations since its establishment in 1960.

With large-scale processing operations and continuous production demands, effective on-site emergency response capability is essential. Firefighters at Lorneville rely on Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits to support safety, protection, and performance in high-risk industrial environments.

Alliance is a New Zealand meat and co-products processor with operations supplying international markets from its Lorneville facility in Southland.

KEY FACTS

Processes New Zealand grass-fed lamb, beef, and venison
Exports products to more than 65 countries worldwide
Operates as a farmer-owned co-operative with a strong focus on workplace safety
Established its first processing plant in Lorneville, Southland in 1960
Employs over 5,000 people across eight processing sites
Supplies retail, food service, and manufacturing markets globally
Owns premium brands including Lumina Lamb, grass-fed lamb finished on chicory pastures
Core priority is ensuring all staff go home safely every day
Lorneville plant firefighters equipped with Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits

Alliance is a major contributor to New Zealand’s red meat export industry, combining long-established agricultural partnerships with modern processing and global distribution networks. The Lorneville site in Southland has been central to the company’s operations since its establishment in 1960.

With large-scale processing operations and continuous production demands, effective on-site emergency response capability is essential. Firefighters at Lorneville rely on Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits to support safety, protection, and performance in high-risk industrial environments.

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HAMILTON AIRPORT

Hamilton Airport is a regional and international airport located south of Hamilton in the Waikato region of New Zealand.

KEY FACTS

Main apron capable of accommodating up to five A320 or Boeing 737-800 aircraft, with limited capacity for larger aircraft including 757, 767, and A310 types
Handled approximately 370,000 passengers in 2019
Located around 13km (15 minutes) south of Hamilton city centre
Serves as a key gateway to the central North Island region
Waikato region is known for nature-based tourism, underground adventures, and the Waikato River
Airport fire and safety officers trained in fire rescue, emergency response, and first aid
On-site response capability includes three rescue vehicles and an incident control vehicle
Airport-based firefighters equipped with Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits

Hamilton Airport plays an important role in connecting the central North Island with domestic and international destinations, supporting both passenger travel and regional economic activity.

In addition to airside operations, fire and safety personnel patrol the terminal, car parks, perimeter fencing, and apron areas to maintain operational safety across the site. Firefighters rely on Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits to deliver protection and performance in emergency response and aviation incident scenarios.

Hamilton Airport is a regional and international airport located south of Hamilton in the Waikato region of New Zealand.

KEY FACTS

Main apron capable of accommodating up to five A320 or Boeing 737-800 aircraft, with limited capacity for larger aircraft including 757, 767, and A310 types
Handled approximately 370,000 passengers in 2019
Located around 13km (15 minutes) south of Hamilton city centre
Serves as a key gateway to the central North Island region
Waikato region is known for nature-based tourism, underground adventures, and the Waikato River
Airport fire and safety officers trained in fire rescue, emergency response, and first aid
On-site response capability includes three rescue vehicles and an incident control vehicle
Airport-based firefighters equipped with Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits

Hamilton Airport plays an important role in connecting the central North Island with domestic and international destinations, supporting both passenger travel and regional economic activity.

In addition to airside operations, fire and safety personnel patrol the terminal, car parks, perimeter fencing, and apron areas to maintain operational safety across the site. Firefighters rely on Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits to deliver protection and performance in emergency response and aviation incident scenarios.

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Prony New Caledonia

Prony Resources operates a major cobalt and nickel mining and processing operation in New Caledonia.

KEY FACTS

One mining concession covering approximately 1,900 hectares
Operates a large-scale hydrometallurgical processing plant
Supported by two 50MW power units supplying energy to the site
Includes a 300,000-capacity plant nursery supporting mine rehabilitation and operations
Produces critical raw materials including nickel and cobalt
Supplies materials in high global demand for electric vehicle battery production
Located in a tropical climate with elevated heat and humidity conditions
Emergency Response Team equipped with Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits

Prony Resources is positioned within one of the world’s significant nickel and cobalt resource regions, supplying essential raw materials used in the global transition to electric mobility. The operation integrates mining, processing, and energy generation infrastructure within a single complex.

Operating in a tropical environment introduces additional operational risks, including heat stress and flammable material exposure. ERT firefighters rely on Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits to provide lightweight, breathable protection designed for high-performance response in challenging industrial conditions.

Prony Resources operates a major cobalt and nickel mining and processing operation in New Caledonia.

KEY FACTS

One mining concession covering approximately 1,900 hectares
Operates a large-scale hydrometallurgical processing plant
Supported by two 50MW power units supplying energy to the site
Includes a 300,000-capacity plant nursery supporting mine rehabilitation and operations
Produces critical raw materials including nickel and cobalt
Supplies materials in high global demand for electric vehicle battery production
Located in a tropical climate with elevated heat and humidity conditions
Emergency Response Team equipped with Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits

Prony Resources is positioned within one of the world’s significant nickel and cobalt resource regions, supplying essential raw materials used in the global transition to electric mobility. The operation integrates mining, processing, and energy generation infrastructure within a single complex.

Operating in a tropical environment introduces additional operational risks, including heat stress and flammable material exposure. ERT firefighters rely on Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits to provide lightweight, breathable protection designed for high-performance response in challenging industrial conditions.

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OJI Fibre Solutions

Oji Fibre Solutions is a leading producer of market pulp, paper, and fibre-based packaging, with major operations based in New Zealand.

KEY FACTS

Fifth largest pulp and paper company in the world
Operates 158 consolidated subsidiaries across 17 countries
Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with primary manufacturing operations in New Zealand
Produces kraft pulps, packaging papers, boards, tissue, and corrugation products
Develops a range of fibre-based packaging solutions including boxes, multiwall bags, and paper cups
Includes recycling and recovery operations through Fullcircle
Manages global logistics and distribution via Lodestar
Kinleith plant-based firefighters equipped with Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits

Oji Fibre Solutions is a globally significant manufacturer in the pulp and paper industry, supplying fibre-based materials and packaging solutions to both domestic and international markets. Its vertically integrated operations span manufacturing, recycling, and logistics, supporting a wide range of industrial and consumer applications.

At the Kinleith site, emergency response personnel operate within a large-scale industrial manufacturing environment where fire risk management is critical. Firefighters rely on Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits to provide protection, durability, and comfort in demanding operational conditions.

Oji Fibre Solutions is a leading producer of market pulp, paper, and fibre-based packaging, with major operations based in New Zealand.

KEY FACTS

Fifth largest pulp and paper company in the world
Operates 158 consolidated subsidiaries across 17 countries
Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with primary manufacturing operations in New Zealand
Produces kraft pulps, packaging papers, boards, tissue, and corrugation products
Develops a range of fibre-based packaging solutions including boxes, multiwall bags, and paper cups
Includes recycling and recovery operations through Fullcircle
Manages global logistics and distribution via Lodestar
Kinleith plant-based firefighters equipped with Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits

Oji Fibre Solutions is a globally significant manufacturer in the pulp and paper industry, supplying fibre-based materials and packaging solutions to both domestic and international markets. Its vertically integrated operations span manufacturing, recycling, and logistics, supporting a wide range of industrial and consumer applications.

At the Kinleith site, emergency response personnel operate within a large-scale industrial manufacturing environment where fire risk management is critical. Firefighters rely on Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits to provide protection, durability, and comfort in demanding operational conditions.

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Fonterra Waitoa

Fonterra operates a dairy product processing plant at Waitoa in the Waikato region of New Zealand.

KEY FACTS

15,000m² processing facility handling over 100 million litres of milk annually
Site capacity of up to 112,000 packs of UHT products per hour
Located in the Waikato region, home to more than 4,200 dairy farms
Part of Fonterra, a farmer-owned co-operative with over 10,000 supplier shareholders
Operates more than 30 manufacturing sites across New Zealand
Exports dairy products to over 140 countries worldwide
Processes approximately 16 billion litres of milk annually into a wide range of products
Site-based ERT firefighters equipped with Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits

Fonterra is a globally significant New Zealand dairy co-operative, operating one of the world’s largest integrated dairy manufacturing networks. The Waitoa site plays an important role in high-volume dairy processing, particularly in UHT production for both domestic and export markets.

Given the scale and continuous nature of operations, effective emergency response capability is essential on site. ERT firefighters at Waitoa rely on Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits to support safety, protection, and performance in demanding industrial conditions.

Fonterra operates a dairy product processing plant at Waitoa in the Waikato region of New Zealand.

KEY FACTS

15,000m² processing facility handling over 100 million litres of milk annually
Site capacity of up to 112,000 packs of UHT products per hour
Located in the Waikato region, home to more than 4,200 dairy farms
Part of Fonterra, a farmer-owned co-operative with over 10,000 supplier shareholders
Operates more than 30 manufacturing sites across New Zealand
Exports dairy products to over 140 countries worldwide
Processes approximately 16 billion litres of milk annually into a wide range of products
Site-based ERT firefighters equipped with Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits

Fonterra is a globally significant New Zealand dairy co-operative, operating one of the world’s largest integrated dairy manufacturing networks. The Waitoa site plays an important role in high-volume dairy processing, particularly in UHT production for both domestic and export markets.

Given the scale and continuous nature of operations, effective emergency response capability is essential on site. ERT firefighters at Waitoa rely on Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits to support safety, protection, and performance in demanding industrial conditions.

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Genesis Energy Tongariro

Genesis Energy is a diversified New Zealand energy company generating and supplying electricity, reticulated natural gas, and LPG across the country.

KEY FACTS

New Zealand’s largest energy retailer, serving around 500,000 customers
Operates a diverse generation portfolio including thermal and renewable assets
Manages three hydro schemes, including the Tongariro Hydro Scheme
Tongariro Hydro Scheme has a generation capacity of 362 MW
Utilises water from 36 rivers and streams across the central North Island
Located within the Tongariro National Park and World Heritage area
Tongariro-based ERT firefighters equipped with Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits

The Tongariro Hydro Power Scheme is a significant renewable energy asset in New Zealand’s central North Island, contributing approximately 4% of the country’s total electricity generation. Operating within a geographically and environmentally sensitive World Heritage area, the site requires highly trained emergency response teams to support critical infrastructure protection.

ERT firefighters stationed at Tongariro operate in demanding conditions where rapid response and reliable protection are essential, with the Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suit providing comfort, durability, and safety performance in high-risk operational environments.

Genesis Energy is a diversified New Zealand energy company generating and supplying electricity, reticulated natural gas, and LPG across the country.

KEY FACTS

New Zealand’s largest energy retailer, serving around 500,000 customers
Operates a diverse generation portfolio including thermal and renewable assets
Manages three hydro schemes, including the Tongariro Hydro Scheme
Tongariro Hydro Scheme has a generation capacity of 362 MW
Utilises water from 36 rivers and streams across the central North Island
Located within the Tongariro National Park and World Heritage area
Tongariro-based ERT firefighters equipped with Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits

The Tongariro Hydro Power Scheme is a significant renewable energy asset in New Zealand’s central North Island, contributing approximately 4% of the country’s total electricity generation. Operating within a geographically and environmentally sensitive World Heritage area, the site requires highly trained emergency response teams to support critical infrastructure protection.

ERT firefighters stationed at Tongariro operate in demanding conditions where rapid response and reliable protection are essential, with the Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suit providing comfort, durability, and safety performance in high-risk operational environments.

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Fonterra Whareroa

Fonterra operates a major dairy product processing plant at Whareroa, Hawera in New Zealand’s Taranaki region.

KEY FACTS

One of Fonterra’s key manufacturing sites in New Zealand’s dairy processing network
Produces the largest volume of dairy ingredients from a single factory anywhere in the world
Processes up to 14 million litres of milk per day
Located in the Taranaki region, home to over 1,600 dairy herds
Fonterra is a farmer-owned co-operative with over 10,000 supplier shareholders
Operates more than 30 manufacturing sites across New Zealand
Exports dairy products to over 140 countries worldwide
Processes approximately 16 billion litres of milk annually into a wide range of products
Site-based ERT firefighters equipped with Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits

Fonterra is a globally significant New Zealand dairy co-operative, operating one of the world’s largest integrated dairy manufacturing networks. The Whareroa site plays a critical role in processing high volumes of milk into export-ready dairy ingredients that supply international markets.

Given the scale and complexity of the operation, robust emergency response capability is essential on site. ERT firefighters at Whareroa rely on the Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suit to support safety, protection, and performance in high-demand industrial environments.

Fonterra operates a major dairy product processing plant at Whareroa, Hawera in New Zealand’s Taranaki region.

KEY FACTS

One of Fonterra’s key manufacturing sites in New Zealand’s dairy processing network
Produces the largest volume of dairy ingredients from a single factory anywhere in the world
Processes up to 14 million litres of milk per day
Located in the Taranaki region, home to over 1,600 dairy herds
Fonterra is a farmer-owned co-operative with over 10,000 supplier shareholders
Operates more than 30 manufacturing sites across New Zealand
Exports dairy products to over 140 countries worldwide
Processes approximately 16 billion litres of milk annually into a wide range of products
Site-based ERT firefighters equipped with Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits

Fonterra is a globally significant New Zealand dairy co-operative, operating one of the world’s largest integrated dairy manufacturing networks. The Whareroa site plays a critical role in processing high volumes of milk into export-ready dairy ingredients that supply international markets.

Given the scale and complexity of the operation, robust emergency response capability is essential on site. ERT firefighters at Whareroa rely on the Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suit to support safety, protection, and performance in high-demand industrial environments.

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Koniambo Nickel SAS

Koniambo Nickel SAS operates a major nickel mining and processing complex in the North Province of New Caledonia.

KEY FACTS

One of the largest and highest-grade undeveloped nickel resources in the world
Located near the town of Voh on the west coast of New Caledonia
Integrated mining and processing operation including smelter, power plant, desalination plant, and sea port
Features an 11 km conveyor system transporting ore from the Koniambo massif to the processing facility
Nominal production capacity of approximately 60,000 tonnes of nickel per year
Part of a multi-billion dollar industrial complex contributing significantly to global nickel supply
At peak production, positioned to make New Caledonia one of the world’s leading nickel producers
Emergency Response Team equipped with Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits

Koniambo Nickel SAS is a large-scale industrial mining operation combining extraction, processing, and export infrastructure within a single integrated site. The scale and complexity of the facility require a highly trained emergency response capability to support safe operations across mining, smelting, and associated industrial systems.

ERT personnel operating on site rely on the Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suit to provide protection and performance in high-risk industrial environments where heat exposure, heavy machinery, and continuous operations are part of daily conditions.

Koniambo Nickel SAS operates a major nickel mining and processing complex in the North Province of New Caledonia.

KEY FACTS

One of the largest and highest-grade undeveloped nickel resources in the world
Located near the town of Voh on the west coast of New Caledonia
Integrated mining and processing operation including smelter, power plant, desalination plant, and sea port
Features an 11 km conveyor system transporting ore from the Koniambo massif to the processing facility
Nominal production capacity of approximately 60,000 tonnes of nickel per year
Part of a multi-billion dollar industrial complex contributing significantly to global nickel supply
At peak production, positioned to make New Caledonia one of the world’s leading nickel producers
Emergency Response Team equipped with Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits

Koniambo Nickel SAS is a large-scale industrial mining operation combining extraction, processing, and export infrastructure within a single integrated site. The scale and complexity of the facility require a highly trained emergency response capability to support safe operations across mining, smelting, and associated industrial systems.

ERT personnel operating on site rely on the Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suit to provide protection and performance in high-risk industrial environments where heat exposure, heavy machinery, and continuous operations are part of daily conditions.

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PPS Fuels, Samoa

Petroleum Products Supplies (PPS Fuels) is a privately owned fuel distribution company operating across the island nation of Samoa in the South Pacific.

KEY FACTS

Samoa is a Polynesian island nation located south of the equator between Hawaii and New Zealand
Island land area of approximately 2,842 square kilometres
Population of around 203,000 people (2020)
Tropical climate with an average annual temperature of approximately 26.5°C
Located approximately 3.5 hours flight from Auckland, New Zealand
PPS Fuels provides fuel distribution and logistics services across Samoa
Services include tanker delivery, aviation refuelling, ship bunkering, and maintenance operations
PPS emergency responders equipped with Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits

PPS Fuels plays a critical role in supporting Samoa’s energy and transport infrastructure, ensuring reliable fuel supply across aviation, marine, and land-based operations. The company operates within a tropical island environment where safety, logistics, and emergency preparedness are essential.

Responders working across PPS facilities are exposed to high-risk fuel handling environments, where heat and flammable materials are key operational considerations. Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits provide lightweight, breathable protection designed to support performance in tropical emergency response conditions.

Petroleum Products Supplies (PPS Fuels) is a privately owned fuel distribution company operating across the island nation of Samoa in the South Pacific.

KEY FACTS

Samoa is a Polynesian island nation located south of the equator between Hawaii and New Zealand
Island land area of approximately 2,842 square kilometres
Population of around 203,000 people (2020)
Tropical climate with an average annual temperature of approximately 26.5°C
Located approximately 3.5 hours flight from Auckland, New Zealand
PPS Fuels provides fuel distribution and logistics services across Samoa
Services include tanker delivery, aviation refuelling, ship bunkering, and maintenance operations
PPS emergency responders equipped with Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits

PPS Fuels plays a critical role in supporting Samoa’s energy and transport infrastructure, ensuring reliable fuel supply across aviation, marine, and land-based operations. The company operates within a tropical island environment where safety, logistics, and emergency preparedness are essential.

Responders working across PPS facilities are exposed to high-risk fuel handling environments, where heat and flammable materials are key operational considerations. Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits provide lightweight, breathable protection designed to support performance in tropical emergency response conditions.

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Alliance Smithfield

Alliance is a New Zealand meat and co-products processor supplying high-quality red meat products to international markets, with operations at its Smithfield facility.

KEY FACTS

Processes New Zealand grass-fed lamb, beef, and venison
Exports products to more than 65 countries worldwide
Operates as a farmer-owned co-operative with a strong focus on workplace safety
Established its first processing plant in Lorneville, Southland in 1960
Employs over 5,000 people across eight processing sites
Supplies retail, food service, and manufacturing markets globally
Owns premium brands including Lumina Lamb, grass-fed lamb finished on chicory pastures
Core priority is ensuring all staff go home safely every day
Smithfield plant firefighters equipped with Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits

Alliance is a major contributor to New Zealand’s red meat export industry, combining long-standing agricultural partnerships with modern processing capability and global distribution networks. The Smithfield site forms part of its wider national processing footprint, supporting efficient supply chains from farm to international markets.

With large-scale meat processing operations and continuous production demands, effective emergency response capability is essential on site. Firefighters at Smithfield rely on Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits to support safety, protection, and performance in high-risk industrial environments.

Alliance is a New Zealand meat and co-products processor supplying high-quality red meat products to international markets, with operations at its Smithfield facility.

KEY FACTS

Processes New Zealand grass-fed lamb, beef, and venison
Exports products to more than 65 countries worldwide
Operates as a farmer-owned co-operative with a strong focus on workplace safety
Established its first processing plant in Lorneville, Southland in 1960
Employs over 5,000 people across eight processing sites
Supplies retail, food service, and manufacturing markets globally
Owns premium brands including Lumina Lamb, grass-fed lamb finished on chicory pastures
Core priority is ensuring all staff go home safely every day
Smithfield plant firefighters equipped with Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits

Alliance is a major contributor to New Zealand’s red meat export industry, combining long-standing agricultural partnerships with modern processing capability and global distribution networks. The Smithfield site forms part of its wider national processing footprint, supporting efficient supply chains from farm to international markets.

With large-scale meat processing operations and continuous production demands, effective emergency response capability is essential on site. Firefighters at Smithfield rely on Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits to support safety, protection, and performance in high-risk industrial environments.

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FONTERRA TE RAPA

Fonterra operates a major dairy product processing plant at Te Rapa in the Waikato region of New Zealand.

KEY FACTS

Operates 24 hours a day, receiving approximately 304 tanker loads of milk daily
Site footprint of around 12 hectares
Includes a milk powder dryer with a capacity of 22 metric tonnes per hour
Located in the Waikato region, home to more than 4,200 dairy farms
Part of Fonterra, a farmer-owned co-operative with over 10,000 supplier shareholders
Operates more than 30 manufacturing sites across New Zealand
Exports dairy products to over 140 countries worldwide
Processes approximately 16 billion litres of milk annually into a wide range of products
Site-based ERT firefighters equipped with Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits

Fonterra is a globally significant New Zealand dairy co-operative, operating one of the world’s largest integrated dairy manufacturing networks. The Te Rapa site is a high-capacity, continuous processing facility playing a key role in converting raw milk into export-ready dairy ingredients.

Given the scale and 24-hour operational nature of the site, strong emergency response capability is essential. ERT firefighters at Te Rapa rely on Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits to support safety, protection, and performance in demanding industrial conditions.

Fonterra operates a major dairy product processing plant at Te Rapa in the Waikato region of New Zealand.

KEY FACTS

Operates 24 hours a day, receiving approximately 304 tanker loads of milk daily
Site footprint of around 12 hectares
Includes a milk powder dryer with a capacity of 22 metric tonnes per hour
Located in the Waikato region, home to more than 4,200 dairy farms
Part of Fonterra, a farmer-owned co-operative with over 10,000 supplier shareholders
Operates more than 30 manufacturing sites across New Zealand
Exports dairy products to over 140 countries worldwide
Processes approximately 16 billion litres of milk annually into a wide range of products
Site-based ERT firefighters equipped with Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits

Fonterra is a globally significant New Zealand dairy co-operative, operating one of the world’s largest integrated dairy manufacturing networks. The Te Rapa site is a high-capacity, continuous processing facility playing a key role in converting raw milk into export-ready dairy ingredients.

Given the scale and 24-hour operational nature of the site, strong emergency response capability is essential. ERT firefighters at Te Rapa rely on Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits to support safety, protection, and performance in demanding industrial conditions.

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