Our
History
In pursuit of perfect since 1941.
For over eighty years, DEC has been defined by the idea that innovative thinking must be met with manufacturing excellence.
DEC’s predecessor, Plastic Products Ltd, was established in 1941.
Initially focused on plastic manufacturing in New Zealand throughout the 1950s and 1960s, it grew to become a major manufacturer, producing everyday household items. In the late 1960s Plastic Products Ltd entered the agricultural sector through collaborations with regional research centres.
Plastic Products was purchased by New Zealand based CCH Group in the late 1970s.
This change of ownership marked an expansion into the dairy sector, where it developed systems for livestock management and pioneering fertility-control implants for animal health. In 2001, they earned FDA approval for its drug releasing implants, and expanded sales across multiple international markets.
In the early 2000s, DEC International Inc, a USA dairy equipment provider purchased what is now DEC International NZ Ltd from the CCH Group.
During this time, DEC continued to innovate its healthcare technologies, developing advanced drug-delivery devices. By the 2010s, DEC was manufacturing millions of drug-release implants, solidifying its global position in the biotech and healthcare sectors.
Today, DEC has expanded its capabilities to deliver a range of sustained drug releasing implants, with new facilities, furthering its commitment to drug delivery innovation.
DEC remains a leader in controlled-release drug delivery, exporting products globally and supporting healthcare advancements in human and animal health.
Make. Make Perfect. Repeat.™
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