2. In 2006 I was affected by the closure of one of NZ’s largest tube mills and value-add production facilities. At that point it became clear to
me that western-based industry would be increasingly exposed to the pressures of competing with Asia-manufactured products and
services. At that point the idea of Linkeight Ltd was founded.
Linkeight identified a gap in the market to assist Western-based manufacturers. Identifying highest-cost components or processes
(typically high in labour content) and providing a secure, fast and cost-effective route into Asia. Resulting in reducing component costs
and helping manufacturers remain competitive within their respective markets.
Linkeight is potentially your Asia based manufacturing partner.
Behind the Scenes Linkeight is backed by three family shareholders:
• Ken Robbie: Based in Shanghai, China since 1985. Specialises in textiles – Hosery, Handbags and Socks
• Ron Robbie: Based in NZ, Hawkes Bay. Specialises in processing animal by products – Casing’s export
• Stu Robbie: Based in NZ, Dunedin. Specialises in manufacturing wooden furniture – Rockers, Tub benches
Linkeight meaning: “Link” - The conduit between East Asia and Western countries. “Eight” – Considered to be a lucky number in most
Asia cultures. “Eight” – The No.8 wire mentality that we as kiwi’s uphold.
Company Background
5. Sourced Products
Examples of products we source,
consolidate and ship on behalf of clients:
• Hydraulic cylinders
• Automotive products
• Civil products
• Renewables – Photovoltaic' s
Factory Assessment
Contract services available:
• Providing assistance with production
already in progress.
• Assisting with factory selection - FCA
and FCI.
• Providing quality assurance
assessment and general Chinese
communications.
• 3rd party logistics – warehousing,
consolidation, forwarding.
Manufactured Products
Through pre-qualified factories we offer
services in:
• Rapid Prototyping – Plastics and Metals
• Specialty Casting - Stainless Steels
• Production machined components
• Profile cutting
• Pressing and forming
• Heavy and Light fabrication
• Production tooling – Plastics and Metals
• Moulding and VAC Forming of plastics
• Part or full product assembly
Our core services
6. We spend time with you so we clearly understand your product requirements and provide
you with a New Zealand landed unit rate, typically free into store – and that is all you pay.
The quoted unit rate includes our service fee, so effectively, we take on the risk of doing
business globally and provide you a layer of protection. Both fiscally and from a quality
checking (QC) perspective.
Below is the typical project flow when working with Linkeight:
How we work
7. How we work
Internally we monitor your production at various mile stones, typically checking your
product conforms with the requirements set in drawings or other supporting material.
We do this by identifying;
8. Entering China
Benefits of manufacturing in China:
Reduced overall product costs through direct labour and material costs
Reduced capital expenditure and overhead costs
Access to highly trained engineering and management personnel
World-class manufacturing technologies and full capabilities
Economies of scale
For most companies the cheap and vast labour pool is its most attractive feature; but this is not
the only benefit of utilising Chinese services.
10. Machining Pressed and formed
High pressure Die Casting Drop forging
Our experience
Component manufacturing
Tube bending Civil components
11. Profile cutting
Heavy fabrication Light fabrication
Our experience
Fabrication, Plastics and Assembly House
Vacuum Forming Plastics
Injection moulded Plastics Assembly warehouse
12. email info@linkeight.co.nz
phone +64 4 905 1522
www.linkeight.co.nz
If you are employing a bit of
that old Kiwi ingenuity and have
a new or existing venture you
would like to take global...
