In 1986 there were only two of us: qualified toolmakers Peter Smith and Mark Vincent. We established RPM in a humble 1000 sq. ft factory with the barest essentials in machinery.

From that small beginning, we've turned RPM into one of New Zealand's largest engineering operations. We're now headquartered in purpose-built 30,000 sq ft premises on Auckland's North Shore and employ over 55 staff creating tools and dies to make everything from stadium seating to dishwasher components.

How did we turn a tiny business - little more than an idea - into a tool and die powerhouse? It comes down to experience, expertise and a commitment to reinvestment.

Then of course there's the most important factor of all - the people we work with.

Our success depends on long-term, loyal relationships with international and local customers and suppliers. Ask any of them and you'll find those relationships sustained by our uncompromising commitment to excellent delivery times and service standards.

As an organization, we're serious about quality. That's why we're ISO 9000:2000 certified.

At RPM we pride ourselves on providing a concept-to-completion service. Our capabilities enable us to provide a total service, or any individual job in the process.

Capabilities:
Injection moulds
Die casting moulds
Blow moulds
Vacuum moulds
Press tools
Form tools
Full tool and die design and manufacture
Mould flow analysis
CNC machining
Spark eroding
Wire cutting
Cylindrical grinding and general engineering
5-axis simultaneous machining

Our extensive range of machinery includes the German DMU200P 5-Axis Milling Machine. The largest of its type in the South Pacific, the 5-Axis has opened up opportunities for us to expand into export markets.