About Us

DEC International NZ LTD (DEC) is an innovative manufacturing and technology group based in Hamilton, New Zealand.

DEC traces its roots back to 1941 and the creation of Plastic Products Limited during World War II to make Bakelite dolls.

Over the next 75+ years DEC built on its strong manufacturing and forward looking culture and developed many innovations across multiple industries.

From manufacturing BIC pens to developing successful products in milking systems, agricultural products and partnering in multiple human and animal health products, DEC has spun multiple successful products and companies that have gone on to win awards and achieve success in their own right.

Today, DEC comprises of two key manufacturing facilities:

The future of DEC is set as the company continues to invest in multiple R&D and Continuous Improvement initiatives across both facilities such as:

• Future implementation of ISO:13485 at DEC plastics
• A comprehensive Asset Replacement Program to delivery industry leading efficiency at both sites
• Research into new manufacturing technologies and methods to deliver innovative solutions in Technical Injection Moulding and Controlled Drug Delivery