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.