Scientists study the world as it is, engineers create the world that never has been.   Theodore von Karman



Techo specialise in delivering turn-key process engineering projects throughout New Zealand. The projects we deliver are as varied as specialised hygienic manufacturing processes in existing sites, through to wastewater treatment plants on brownfield sites, and everything in between.

Techo's approach to turn-key project delivery encompasses concept, design, installation, commissioning, training and handover of a fully operational solution. Techo reduces the key risks associated with implementing projects by delivering Fixed Price , Turnkey solutions with appropriate Engineering and Performance Guarantees. This allows clients to focus on the outcome(s) they require, rather than the details of the design and delivery of the project.

The majority of the projects Techo deliver are time critical; Techo take pride in the fact that we have established a reputation for delivering projects to an extremely high standard, on time, every time.

Techo is committed to utilising the best resources for every project that we work on. Our established network of relationships, both locally and internationally, with suppliers and specialist mechanical, electrical, automation and civil contractors means that Techo can use the best equipment and call on the best people, ensuring consistency in project quality and timeliness.

Want to know if Techo is the right choice to deliver your next project? Give us a call to discuss your requirements or find out more.

  ...the team came up with a solution to gain the benefit of recovering the heat from the waste water and transfer this to the hot water supply circuit on site. This has helped the business to save approx. $300,000 per year...  

Thomas Fietzko PMP
Construction Manager
Major Capital Team

  ...I have no hesitation in recommending Techo to anyone looking for a team to manage a project to a high standard and ensure the safety of all involved...  

Peter Kiely
Specialist Health & Safety Consultant

  ...Techo has again delivered on our expectations and managed to successfully deliver the project objectives, on time and on budget, in sometimes trying conditions during an extremely busy and short shut period on a complex manufacturing site...  

Mark Abbott
Engineering Project Manager

  ...Techo provided outstanding service, from design through to project managing the build and commissioning the new process. Working as a team to get the right outcome for the customer...   

Thomas Fietzko PMP
Construction Manager
Major Capital Team

   ...Techo demonstrated a commitment to Health & Safety which made it clear that this was much more than a “box ticking exercise” for them...   

Peter Kiely
Specialist Health & Safety Consultant

  ...I'm happy to recommend Wesley and the Techo team and look forward to working with them on future projects....  

Mark Abbott
Engineering Project Manager

  ...Techo had the systems and resources in place to manage the Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental aspects of the project effectively and ensured we were kept in the loop with regular project updates...  

Thomas Fietzko PMP
Construction Manager
Major Capital Team

  ...Techo worked hard to develop a positive attitude towards Health & Safety amongst the workers they employed, particularly around empowering everyone on site to look after each other...  

Peter Kiely
Specialist Health & Safety Consultant

  ...Techo's in-depth understanding of both the required outcomes of the project and day-to-day usability has resulted in plant which will be a long term asset to our staff and our business...  

Thomas Fietzko PMP
Construction Manager
Major Capital Team

  ...Techo are a key service provider to our business at both the Regional and Capital Projects levels. I have no hesitation in recommending Frank and the team to any business looking to implement projects on a turn-key basis and look forward to working with them again...  

Thomas Fietzko PMP
Construction Manager
Major Capital Team

Areas of Expertise

Techo specialise in five key project categories, as follows. The requirements and challenges of each category span both the public and private sectors, allowing Techo to leverage our extensive experience and provide clients with the best solution possible, regardless of the sector they operate in.

Techo has a long history of designing, constructing and commissioning hygienic processes. Most of our engineers have a background in hygienic process operation or improvement. This is the heart of our business. Techo does not hold agencies for any particular processing equipment, valves or pumps which means that we can select the best equipment that is most suited to the requirements of any given project.

With hygienic process comes CIP (Clean in Place) requirements. Techo have be installing and optimising CIP systems since the company started. CIP systems generally involve concentrated chemicals (see HSNO below) and steam heating, both of which are well within our capabilities. How do you prove to your clients that your process equipment is being cleaned effectively? Ask us and we will show you.

Water filtration, storage, pumping and control, along with chemical dosing are all part of the projects that Techo delivers every day. Water recycling is becoming increasingly important and will continue to be so. Techo can deliver water treatment and management solutions designed to meet your specific requirements.

With industry comes wastewater. With our partners and clients Techo has measured it, tested it, treated it, stored it, irrigated it, and concentrated the solids. Techo can optimise your existing process, develop solutions that will produce energy from your waste, help you meet compliance obligations or any other requirements you have around wastewater.

Industry requires chemicals. Techo has designed and installed certified systems for loading in, storing, pumping and dosing concentrated or dilute chemicals. Whether it is Stationary Tanks or Process Containers, Techo has done it. This experience allows us to deliver solutions that will meet or exceed all of your process, regulatory and safety requirements.

Techo's engineers can also carry out In Service and Out of Service inspections of hazardous chemical tanks in accordance with the API 653 standard. See this project overview for more information.

Capabilities

The majority of Techo's work comes from repeat/referral business. The broad range of experience and skillsets within Techo's team ensures every project we deliver is professionally managed and the outcome meets or exceeds client expectations. Successfully delivering turn-key solutions requires a range of skills, including:

The Techo Team

Frank, Warren and David lead Techo's team of like minded professionals who enjoy doing what they do and more importantly, doing it well.

Frank Wallwork

Frank Wallwork

Director / Engineer

I started as a Technical Officer in the dairy industry in 1993 after doing a degree in Chemical Engineering. I really wanted to work in an industry that is the backbone of industry in New Zealand. After working for a dairy cooperative for [...]

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Warren Boyes

Engineer

I'm a Process Engineer and Project Engineer and one of the Leaders at Techo Ltd. I received my honours degree in Chemical and Process Engineering from the University of Canterbury back in early 1999. I joined Techo Ltd in 2002 [...]

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David Lacey

David Lacey

General Manager

I have worked in various roles across a variety of industries in New Zealand, the U.K. and Japan. This has included designing the fire protection systems for the Aotea Centre in Auckland and later Canary Wharf in London, [...]

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Meet the rest of Techo's team, take a look at some of the projects we have worked on, or contact us to discuss your next project.

In Brief...

Techo have worked on a wide range of projects over the past 20 years and developed many different solutions to meet our clients' often unique requirements. This word map illustrates the wide range of projects and equipment we have worked on across the country...

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