New Zealand plastic manufacturing company delivering injection moulding across Australasia
Business Summary: Whurl Plastics is an Auckland-based plastic injection moulding business operating from a new, state-of-the-art 1,700 sqm factory in Māngere Bridge. We provide design support, coordinate tooling and manufacture moulded plastic products, including aerosol caps, jars, syringes and horticultural items, for customers across New Zealand and Australasia.
Practical plastic manufacturing for everyday products
Your idea moves from concept to production with a clear focus on how the finished product needs to perform. Whether it is an aerosol cap, a food-grade component for export, or a custom housing for specialist equipment, practical use comes first.
Fit, function, materials and colour are considered early, helping avoid costly changes later. Whether that means matching a specific brand colour or ensuring components fit exactly as intended, getting the details right upfront leads to a smoother production process.
From the first conversation, your requirements are carefully reviewed and any technical questions are worked through before production begins. Sorting out the important details early helps keep timelines on track and reduces unnecessary rework.
When timing, communication and flexibility matter, working directly with an Australasian manufacturer makes the process simpler and easier to manage if plans change.
Fit, function, materials and colour are considered early, helping avoid costly changes later. Whether that means matching a specific brand colour or ensuring components fit exactly as intended, getting the details right upfront leads to a smoother production process.
From the first conversation, your requirements are carefully reviewed and any technical questions are worked through before production begins. Sorting out the important details early helps keep timelines on track and reduces unnecessary rework.
When timing, communication and flexibility matter, working directly with an Australasian manufacturer makes the process simpler and easier to manage if plans change.
Helping businesses move forward since 1975
Whurl Plastics has supported manufacturers, fillers and exporters since 1975, including customers across New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific. Long-term working relationships are built through clear communication, practical problem-solving and a focus on keeping production moving.
Our systems and processes have continued to evolve, ensuring we provide the best innovation for your concept and products.
We produce injection moulded parts for a wide range of applications, including household aerosols, food-grade components, specialist runs to name a few.
Steady production helps keep your supply chain moving, while identifying issues early helps avoid costly problems later.
Our systems and processes have continued to evolve, ensuring we provide the best innovation for your concept and products.
We produce injection moulded parts for a wide range of applications, including household aerosols, food-grade components, specialist runs to name a few.
Steady production helps keep your supply chain moving, while identifying issues early helps avoid costly problems later.
Manufacturing plastics to suit your way of working
Plastic manufacturing at Whurl Plastics includes:
- Injection moulding for rigid, everyday plastic parts
- Working with local and offshore toolmakers so tooling can be scoped around budget and lead times
- Production runs from a few thousand units through to higher-volume orders, depending on the job
- Quality checks during production, not only at dispatch
- Assembly work when parts need fitting, inserting or packing before delivery
Keeping manufacturing close to home makes it easier to respond when demand changes or a specification needs careful adjustment. You can stay in touch by phone or email without chasing time zones and questions are answered while decisions still matter.
Quality control is part of day-to-day operations. Colour, dimensions and fit are checked, and production is sampled during runs to help keep results consistent. If an issue is identified, it is investigated and corrected before more product is made.
Where a batch does not meet the agreed requirements, remanufacture is arranged depending on the circumstances and what has been supplied.
Quality control is part of day-to-day operations. Colour, dimensions and fit are checked, and production is sampled during runs to help keep results consistent. If an issue is identified, it is investigated and corrected before more product is made.
Where a batch does not meet the agreed requirements, remanufacture is arranged depending on the circumstances and what has been supplied.
Whurl Plastics is part of Plastics New Zealand and follows Industry 4.0 principles. Technology in the factory supports early detection of problems and helps reduce downtime. This supports on-time supply and helps reduce the risk of delays reaching your customers.
Waste reduction is built into the way work is done. Offcuts and unused plastic are reground and reused where suitable, or passed on to other manufacturers for use in their production.
Some customers return boxes and packaging for reuse, sometimes for up to ten cycles before the box is retired. Drain traps and regular checks help prevent plastic from escaping the site.
Whurl Plastics also sponsors School Start First Impressions, supporting children starting primary school while experiencing material hardship. It is practical support for a cause that matters locally.
Waste reduction is built into the way work is done. Offcuts and unused plastic are reground and reused where suitable, or passed on to other manufacturers for use in their production.
Some customers return boxes and packaging for reuse, sometimes for up to ten cycles before the box is retired. Drain traps and regular checks help prevent plastic from escaping the site.
Whurl Plastics also sponsors School Start First Impressions, supporting children starting primary school while experiencing material hardship. It is practical support for a cause that matters locally.
Supporting Our Community
We’re proud to support the communities we’re part of through sponsorship of local programmes and initiatives that make a positive difference.
By investing in opportunities that bring people together, create connections and support those around us, we’re committed to making a meaningful contribution both on and off the field.
Product design and production decisions are worked through early, helping reduce rework and keeping your project moving smoothly from the start.
Recyclable and reusable materials are considered for non food grade jobs, helping align your project with sustainability and waste reduction goals.
Caps, closures and other moulded parts are manufactured together, reducing the number of suppliers and simplifying your supply chain management.
Tooling is arranged with trusted partners, with design and manufacturability reviewed before any commitments, so surprises and delays are minimised.
Shorter runs and precise colour matching are available, making it easier to update products, launch seasonal lines or order smaller quantities as needed.