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Engineering, pre-cast concrete manufacturing and light assembly

(This industry provides employment for over 285 prisoners)

Did you know CIE operates:

  • 3 light engineering workshops
  • 2 pre-cast concrete yards
  • 1 light assembly workshop
  • 3 vehicle repair garages
  • 1 compost bagging operation

Where are these products sold?

  • Light engineering workshops:
    • Waste bins are sold to private waste disposal and recycling companies.
    • Agricultural machinery, including firewood splitters, bale feeders, silage spreaders, muck spreaders, post drivers and trailers, have been manufactured predominately for CIE industries.
    • Trailers are available to the public and are crafted to meet client requirements.
    • Pre-fabricated fence panels are sold to Fence Master.
    • Stainless steel fabrications are sold to a number of companies and also used within prisons.
  • Pre-cast concrete yard:
    • Pre-cast panels for structures of residential and commercial buildings are sold to construction companies and property developers.
    • Concrete water and septic tanks are sold to a range of clients including the general public.
  • Light assembly:
    • CIE assemble lighting componentry for the local and export markets.
  • Compost bagging:
    • Compost is bagged into 10 litre and 20 litre bags on behalf of a compost wholesaler and sold at a range of local garden centres.

Light engineering workshops:

  • Light engineering workshops are situated at Christchurch Men’s, Manawatu and Auckland Men’s prisons.

Pre-cast concrete yards:

  • Pre-cast concrete yards are located at Wanganui and Auckland Men’s prisons.

Vehicle repair garages:

  • Vehicle repair garages are located at Auckland Men’s, Waikeria and Tongariro/Rangipo prisons.

Light assembly:

  • The light assembly operation is located at Auckland Men’s Prison.

Compost bagging operation:

  • The compost bagging operation is located at Auckland Men’s Prison.

Do you have product requirements, work or a contract that you believe one of these prison industries can assist with?
Contact CIE on 04 470 8494 or email cieworktraining@corrections.govt.nz


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