Fletcher Building

Did you know Pink® Batts® insulation is made using more than 80% recycled window glass, diverting over nine million kilograms of glass waste from landfill each year?

Our business, Comfortech is now taking another step forward in lower‑impact manufacturing. Through a new partnership with Lodestone Energy, 100% of the electricity used at our Penrose site will be matched with renewable energy generated from Lodestone’s solar farms.

Comfortech General Manager Anthony Stone says the move is both operationally driven and future‑focused.

“Switching to solar‑backed energy strengthens our commitment to leading lower‑impact manufacturing in our industry and responds to growing demand for more sustainable building materials,” Anthony says.

We are proud to support this next step and to be part of the future of manufacturing as it continues to evolve in New Zealand.

Anthony recently visited Lodestone’s Whitianga solar farm, Pāmu Rā ki Whitianga — pictured here with Lodestone Managing Director Gary Holden and the team.

Read the full media release here:
https://lodestoneenergy.co.nz/solar-emerging-as-a-viable-solution-for-energy-intensive-industries/

Look around New Zealand building sites and you might see the bright purple of GIB® Weatherline® being installed.

Made by Fletcher Building business Winstone Wallboards, this product is designed for the most exposed phase of a build - before the cladding goes on. It uses a solid sheet that sits around the outside of a building and helps keep wind and rain out while work continues inside. That's possible thanks to its glass fibre outer sheet, protecting a fibreglass reinforced gypsum core.

This product is a great example of the Winstone Wallboards team's goal of creating products that make life easier for builders by helping to navigate complex regulations and deal with unexpected setbacks. In the case of GIB Weatherline®, the product allows a building process that’s more forgiving when timelines slip or the weather turns.

To learn more about GIB Weatherline® visit www.gib.co.nz/weatherline

About Winstone Wallboards

Manufactured under the iconic GIB® brand, Winstone Wallboards is New Zealand's only manufacturer and largest marketer of gypsum plasterboard, drywall systems, associated products and services. GIB® plasterboard systems meet and exceed the requirements of New Zealand's stringent building codes, with 2027 marking 100 years of GIB® plasterboard being locally made for local conditions.

Small teams can create a big impact. 💪 Safety legends Winstone Wallboards (WWB) in Wellington have been recognised as the #1 safest WWB site across Fletcher Building in our Protect Safety Culture Maturity Index.

And it’s no accident.

This team has built a culture where safety is part of every decision. They keep a strong presence on the floor, look out for each other at all times, and aren’t afraid to speak up or call things out. They’ve redesigned how their site operates to reduce risks, prioritise safety in real time, and support each other through cross-training so no one is left exposed.

As they put it: “You can’t put safety on hold.”

It’s a great example of what happens when a team takes real ownership, not just of the work, but of each other.

Outstanding effort from the Wellington crew for setting the benchmark and congratulations on joining our league of safety legends! 👏



(Team L-R: Garry King (Team Leader), Ted Tata, Jay Jones, Remuera Tiatoa)