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Manufacturers across the country work with us because we understand the realities of local production. Lead times matter. Stock availability matters. And when a component fails or supply is interrupted, the impact is felt quickly.
As a local supplier, Kormax combines expert knowledge with access to a global network of engineering material suppliers. That means you get responsive support here on the ground, backed by manufacturing capability that can scale when it needs to.
Some of the key reasons NZ customers choose to work with us include:
All of this helps reduce technical risk, avoid unnecessary cost and give you more confidence in your supply chain.
Engineering materials sit at the centre of what we do. Our customers have access to the full range of engineering materials supplied across the Kormax group, supported by local stock and experienced technical advice.
We supply metals and alloys used across New Zealand industry, including aluminium, brass, stainless steel, cast iron, titanium, copper and specialist engineering grades. Many of these materials are supplied in cast or extruded forms, supporting both standalone material requirements and metal casting in NZ.
By keeping material selection practical and well considered, we help you avoid over-specification, long lead times and unnecessary rework.
While engineering materials remain our primary focus in New Zealand, Kormax also supports selected metal casting services for customers with ongoing production requirements or complex components.
Our role as a foundry partner in NZ is focused on projects where casting is the right long-term solution. These casting services suit applications that require repeat supply, higher volumes or technically demanding parts, including:
Sand Casting
Investment Casting
Centrifugal Casting
Continuous Casting
Precision Machining and Finishing
We provide engineering support before and during production, helping you reduce the risk of late design changes or tooling issues. Our technical team can also assist with selecting the most appropriate material grade for your application, considering strength, corrosion resistance, wear performance and other service conditions.
Through early collaboration and design-for-manufacturing support, we review drawings and CAD models, advise on wall thickness, draft angles, weight reduction and part consolidation. We can also help select processes and alloys based on performance targets and cost constraints.
Identifying potential issues early allows changes to be made with minimal disruption and cost. That hands-on involvement is why New Zealand manufacturers often work with Kormax rather than a purely transactional supplier.
Our engineering materials and casting support are used across a wide range of New Zealand industries where performance, reliability and continuity of supply are important.
These include industrial manufacturing, agriculture, forestry, infrastructure, processing equipment, transport and OEM applications. Across each sector, our role is to support informed material decisions and dependable supply.
Bronze and other engineering materials are commonly used for bushings, bearings and wear components within hydroelectric generation systems and associated turbine equipment.
Structural components, brackets and mechanical parts used in transport equipment, heavy vehicles and rail systems are commonly produced using steel, iron and aluminium materials.
Engineering materials are widely supplied to precision engineers supporting machinery repair, component replacement and ongoing maintenance across New Zealand industry.
Wear components, structural parts and mechanical assemblies used in forestry and processing equipment are commonly produced using iron, steel and bronze materials.
Marine environments often require corrosion-resistant materials such as bronze, stainless steel and aluminium for components exposed to seawater and demanding operating conditions.
Kormax is proudly New Zealand-founded, with strong local support and stockholding capability, and part of a wider group serving customers across Australia and the USA.
New Zealand Office
20 Kaimanawa Street
Palmerston North 4414
Phone: 0800 789 987 or +64 6 355 1600
From our New Zealand base, we provide local communication, fast response times and access to stocked materials, backed by a global network of qualified manufacturing partners. This combination gives NZ customers the confidence of dealing locally while benefiting from international capability and scale.
Quality underpins every material and casting we supply in New Zealand. Our focus is on consistency, traceability and preventing defects early, rather than relying solely on final inspection.
Kormax operates under internationally recognised systems, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, helping ensure the same level of control and documentation across local and global supply.
All castings supplied are accompanied by EN 10204 3.1 certifications covering chemical and mechanical analysis. Material certificates are also available on most engineering materials supplied.
Inspection and testing may include:
For customers wanting a deeper understanding of how casting quality is assessed, we also outline common inspection techniques for porosity and cracks in metal castings.
These standards and inspection approaches apply across metal casting services in New Zealand and globally, providing consistent quality regardless of where components are produced.
Kormax follows a structured, engineering-led process that gives our customers clarity, control, and confidence at every stage of a metal casting project.
We review drawings, CAD models, and performance requirements, providing early design and process advice to reduce risk, optimize manufacturability, and align cost expectations.
Tooling is developed and samples are produced for approval, supported by inspection and testing to confirm quality, dimensions and material properties before full production. Where required, PPAP documentation may also be used to formally validate the process and quality controls before production begins.
Castings are produced using the selected process and alloy, with machining and finishing completed as required, and quality checks applied throughout production.
Finished components are managed through logistics, stockholding, or scheduled supply programs, ensuring reliable delivery and continuity for repeat orders.
The following examples reflect the types of engineering challenges and applications we commonly support for manufacturers across New Zealand, based on the materials and casting processes supplied by Kormax.
Bronze materials produced through continuous and centrifugal casting are commonly used for bushings, bearings and wear components used within hydroelectric power stations. These components are specified for applications involving water exposure, load and continuous operation across turbine and mechanical systems.
Aluminium materials supplied in cast and extruded forms are commonly specified by engineers supporting industrial processing applications, including structural components, housings and frames where strength-to-weight ratio and machinability are part of the design brief.
If production volumes justify it, casting is considered to support repeatability and consistent section thickness across ongoing supply.
For OEM machinery, investment and sand casting processes are commonly used to produce repeat components with controlled geometry and material integrity, supporting downstream machining and assembly.
We supply a wide range of engineering materials including aluminium, bronze, brass, cast iron, titanium, copper, stainless steels and other specialist engineering alloys.
We support a broad range of alloy casting services for New Zealand projects, along with other engineering alloys, supplied through sand, investment, continuous, centrifugal casting, and extrusion.
We work with engineers, manufacturers and maintenance teams across a wide range of applications throughout New Zealand, supplying engineering materials and supporting casting projects where required.
Drawings, quantities and application details are helpful. Use our metal casting calculator to define early feasibility. You can also contact our team to talk through your requirements and timelines in more detail. Our team can also assist with material selection for your project.
Yes. Through our design for manufacturing support, we regularly help improve existing designs to reduce cost, improve manufacturability and enhance performance.
Lead times vary depending on material, process and volume. Stocked materials are often available quickly from local inventory, while cast components are quoted with clear, realistic timelines once tooling, quantities and specifications are confirmed.
