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Standby Consulting Ltd
Great in a crisis
Crisis management training is in demand across the world.
Dunedin business continuity management specialist Standby Consulting is therefore producing ‘‘invented news’’ for its clients’ training courses.
It works with organisations in the Middle East to improve their resilience in handling a crisis, Standby Consulting owner Sam Mulholland says.
‘‘We get a lot of requests from clients in Bahrain, the UAE and Saudi Arabia to create an exercise around a probable event that disrupts their business. This could be anything from a cyber attack to a natural disaster.
‘‘The aim is to test their team’s response and identify whether their business continuity plan stands up to a live situation.’’
In many countries, organisations have to submit an annual certificate to their board showing they have tested their plan.
The exercise includes pre-recorded news bulletins, social media chatter, and pressure from clients.
Standby Consulting now produces its content at Allied Media’s news studio in Lower Stuart St. It had previously been using a company in Bahrain.
‘‘The clients were very impressed,’’ Sam says.
Standby Consulting has confirmed bookings for several more scenarios to film before the end of the year.
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Eden Juice Ltd
Staying true underpins export success
‘‘We’ve proven that a regional New Zealand business can compete internationally — not by shouting louder, but by staying true to what makes us different.’’
That’s the message from Eden Juice Ltd general manager Cameron Bignell.
The Alexandra-based, family-run business is ex panding exports of pure fruit juice made from second-grade fruit that would otherwise go to waste.
It began as a solution for using imperfect cherries from the family’s orchard and now includes blueberries, peaches, nectarines, and kiwifruit sourced from trusted growers.
‘‘We don’t add sugar, preservatives, or concentrate — just fruit,’’ Cameron says.
‘‘That’s rare in international juice markets.’’
Exports to Australia, begun in 2020, supply 347 retail outlets.
Eden has launched in Singapore, with strong initial demand.
‘‘We don’t have agents or distributors pushing our product offshore — we’ve done it ourselves, learning as we go,’’ Cameron says.
The company has invested in land and buildings, processing equipment, and packaging technology, while increasing staff from four to 16.
‘‘We now support dozens of growers by paying for fruit that previously had no value.’’
Mizen Automation
South Dunedin supplies international demand
Mizen Automation, headquartered in South Dunedin, serves customers in more than 15 countries.
The company supplies industrial automation and control hardware, including PLCs, HMIs, drives, motors, and sensors.
‘‘Whether supporting maintenance teams aiming to minimise downtime or buyers seeking cost-effective replacements and hard-to-find parts, Mizen Automation is a trusted partner committed to providing reliable, sustainable solutions tailored to complex industrial needs,’’ managing director Mark Hurley says.
Mizen has built a thriving international business specialising in the supply, repair, and refurbishment of industrial automation parts. It serves clients across Australia, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
Mizen has exported thousands of components to critical sectors such as food and beverage, power generation, medical and pharmaceutical, automotive, oil and gas, mining, pulp and paper, and general manufacturing.
It overcame global supply disruptions by building a resilient sourcing network, investing in advanced repair capabilities, and leveraging AI tools to match international demand with available inventory.
‘‘Our export growth has created jobs in Dunedin, fostered partnerships with global suppliers, and saved customers millions through refurbished and current line alternatives.
‘‘We’ve worked with and empowered engineers and technicians worldwide to keep their operations running.’’
Kaffelogic Ltd
Dunedin coffee roaster sought-after worldwide
A world-leading small-volume home coffee bean roaster is being exported from Dunedin to 40 countries.
Kaffelogic targets both coffee professionals and home enthusiasts.
‘‘Our roaster is recognised by the international coffee community as a leader in technical innovation and by global enthusiasts as being the best out-of-the-box home appliance that looks great in the modern kitchen,’’ general manager Dean Boston says.
The Kaffelogic Nano 7 roaster has been the machine of choice for multiple world champion baristas.
The company took part in Britain’s premier exhibition, and people queued to see its product at the prestigious Shanghai home consumer electronics show.
‘‘We are a passionate local business bringing what has recently only been done in Asia back to New Zealand's south,’’ Dean says.
Exports have grown significantly in the last year and requests from new markets keep arriving.
Kaffelogic recently launched into Japan, exceeding its target volumes in the first 48 hours.
It is working towards adding certification for the fast-emerging Indian market, and relaunching with stronger partners in the United States.
The company is now working on the design for the next generation of its roaster.
MastaPlex Ltd
Otago invention helps global dairy sector
MastaPlex is a Dunedin-based agritechnology company transforming the way mastitis is diagnosed and managed on dairy farms globally.
Chief executive Dr Olaf Bork says bovine mastitis is the most significant infectious dairy disease and the primary reason for antibiotic use on dairy farms. As many as 50% of all mastitis cases do not benefit from antibiotics, leading to unnecessary costs and major milk production losses.
So MastaPlex invented Mastatest, a patented, on-farm mastitis diagnostic system. In under 24 hours, Mastatest identifies the bacteria, its antibiotic sensitivity, and gives a treatment recommendation. No lab or specialist training is needed.
Mastatest has turned a tough, far-reaching problem into something easy to manage, Olaf says.
‘‘Our technology directly and tangibly leads to reductions in antibiotic use and milk wastage of up to 50%, as well as improved milk quality and herd health.’’
Developed and manufactured in Otago, Mastatest is exported to more than 20 countries, including the United States, Canada, the EU, and Australia. New markets are being added regularly.
‘‘We’ve overcome complex barriers in regulatory compliance, global logistics, and rural connectivity by designing robust, automated, IP-protected solutions that perform under tough farm conditions.’’
