High-Performance Insulated Panels, Now Manufactured in New Zealand
12 May 2026 by Kingspan Insulated Panels
A Manufacturing Milestone for Aotearoa
Kingspan is proud to manufacture insulated panel systems right here in New Zealand.
Located in Christchurch, our purpose-built facility produces FM-approved PIR panels for both roofing and cold storage applications. Using trusted NZ Steel and supported by global R&D, our local manufacturing ensures:
Shorter lead times
Greater supply chain certainty
Ongoing support for local jobs and industry
Products built to handle New Zealand’s unique conditions
“This is more than just a manufacturing site — it’s a commitment to New Zealand’s future. We’re proud to combine global innovation with local expertise.”
The global leader in high performance insulation and building envelope solutions. Improving building performance, construction methods and ultimately people's lives - that's what drives our teams across the world. Innovation, It's Our Driving ForceAt Kingspan we're creating the products of the future, today. Innovation is at the heart of every product, every project and every step in the manufacturing process. To get the results we want, we either change the way we make our products, or create new ones. We innovate as we believe that no one should have to choose between efficiency, sustainability, style and safety. The world is rapidly changing, and so are our customers’ needs.A Sustainable Future is Within Our ReachKingspan was founded with one vision; to lead the way in creating energy efficient buildings. It’s one thing to promote sustainability, it’s another to set a target that scares you and deliver on it. By 2020 all our energy needs, across all Kingspan sites, will be met through renewable energy.Leading The Way to Better BuildingAs part of our investment in innovation we want to lead building a better way. We invest our time and talent into understanding how the smallest components can be brought together to build the best. We focus on lifetime value rather than cost, and believe that we can’t put a price on safety. When it comes to fire safety we invest in understanding what part buildings play in protecting lives and property.