About Us
We’re real steel
a team that works harder, smarter and faster with you
Plate processing that raises the bar
We supply and process the world's best steels with the world's best design and manufacturing processes to deliver impeccable parts for demanding working environments.
Our combination of the largest and highest-precision steel cutting and forming machinery combined with cutting-edge systems and technology ensures that you get superior steel components, delivered on time, in spec, and in full.
Wear parts that work harder
Your operations will see measurable savings and extended maintenance intervals thanks to our expertise built from our roots in the quarrying industry, the worlds best brands of steel and cast wear parts, engineering design, and on-site service.
Contact us to learn why we are the preferred supplier to some of New Zealand’s most established and respected companies.
our history
1996
Imported first wear parts for quarrying industry
1998
Moved to an old shipping container up the back of Kiwi Point Quarry
2002
Real Steel Ltd was registered as a limited liability company
2003
Moved to a yard and small workshop in Plimmerton
2007
Moved to a new workshop in Upper Hutt
2009
Established a relationship with SSAB (Swedish Steel) after meeting at Bauma trade fair in Germany
2010
Moved to current Railway Ave premises. Installed 10 tonne Monocrane and Kinetic K2500 plasma cutter.
2011
Awarded Hardox Wearparts Certification from SSAB
2012
Installed NZ’s largest press brake, a Yawei 1000t 8.2m press, with an opening attended by Prime Minister John Key. Began developing market for Hardox truck bodies.
2013
Installed Kinetic K5000 plasma cutter and drilling machine, extended offices and expanded stock storage.
2014
Increased sales team to five people, covering entire country
2015
Awarded Tertiary Accreditation for ACC Workplace Safety Management Practices
2016
Awarded SSAB’s inaugural global Hardox Wearparts Award
2017
Commissioned factory expansion to double our footprint
2018
Factory expansion operational, new ERP system online
2019
Commissioned new machining centre, new 2000m2 store, and new office block
2021
New machines installed, increasing capacity by 40%
2021
New bulk store established, increasing raw material storage
2022
Automated part scanning and marking, full part tracking
2022
Winners of 2022 Wellington Region Business Hall of Fame
2023
Precision Cutting and Real Steel join forces
We have joined forces
We are really excited to announce that Real Steel and Precision Cutting and Processing are joining forces. This is a strategic move for growth which we have been working on since the end of 2022. By combining our capabilities, strengths and expertise together we will become the leader in the New Zealand plate processing market.
Year 11 St Pat’s Silverstream Design Technology students at the first factory tour as part of our new programme.
Bridging the gap between young talent and the industry
We have joined forces with St Patrick’s College Silverstream on a programme to bridge the gap between young talent and the industry. We aim to add value to local young bright minds, help them into the workforce, and we have our sights set on potentially providing employment opportunities in the future.
Years 11–13 students taking the Design Technology NCEA subject learn ‘Design for Manufacture’ right in their very own classroom in a way that complements their existing NCEA curriculum so they can see first-hand the manufacturing process from start to finish.
Supporting Our Community
We are privileged to support a variety of community sports groups and charitable organisations.
