Kalamazoo NZ Turns 5
2009 saw Kalamazoo NZ turn 5. To celebrate, customers, suppliers and staff met in Auckland and Christchurch for an evening of fine dining, wine and dancing. Everyone had a wonderful time and it was an opportunity for Steve and Odelia to thank some of the many people who were responsible for contributing towards the ongoing success of Kalamazoo.
Kalamazoo Girl goes the Extra K and wins Jan Havenaar Memorial Trophy
Kalamazoo Girl, Lily Taitimu has become the first recipient of the Jan Havenaar Memorial Trophy. This year the Technical Committee had a very sad loss to the ice speed skating sport with Jan Havenaar passing away, in his memory they created a new trophy called the Jan Havenaar Memorial Trophy. This trophy would be given to the skater who broke the most NZ records during the season. Lily then broke 7 New Zealand records in the 111m, 222m, 500m and broke the 333m four times during the 2009 season, by breaking all the records, Lily became the first name to appear on the Jan Havenaar Memorial Trophy which is a great honour.
Publishing Press Limited joins the Kalamazoo Group
September 2009
The Kalamazoo Group is pleased to announce the purchase of Publishing Press with effect from 1st September 2009.
Publishing Press specialise in book production and are currently based on the North Shore in Auckland. It was originally the in house printing operation of CCH NZ Ltd and specialises in the printing and binding of books on light weight paper stocks in the legal and finance education sectors.
The business will continue to run from its current site in the short term but will be integrated into the existing Kalamazoo (NZ) Ltd Mt Wellington factory by year end.
As well as adding to the existing commercial print facilities at Mt Wellington, Auckland it will also complement the book production facilities in the Kalamazoo Wyatt & Wilson factory in Christchurch, which specialises in high quality book production in full colour with PUR binding.
The retention of key Publishing Press staff will ensure that a strong skill set is maintained in the book production arena.
This acquisition further reinforces the growing business base of the Kalamazoo Group which operates plants in Auckland, Christchurch and Bangalore, India.
For further information please contact either:
Steve D’Souza 09 570 7246
Grant Chellew 03 963 0510
Peter Clarke 03 963 0510
Jeff Weller 09 415 7272
Kalamazoo Group launches new look web site
August 2009
Our new web site is launched and additional promotional activities start to roll out. As a growing company, Kalamazoo have always invested in using technology.
The new web site offers not just a fresh look but has been optimised for Google as part of a campaign to continue to attract new business. The new site will support existing and new marketing activities undertaken by the Kalamazoo Group.
The new site was developed for us by Polychrome Limited. Tony from Polychrome talked to us about our needs and then showed us some ideas. and thoughts...
Wyatt & Wilson now a part of the Kalamazoo Group.
April 2009
The Wyatt and Wilson Print, Christchurch’s largest sheet fed commercial printer became a part of the Kalamazoo group. A general merger started November 2008 was seen as a success and the Kalamazoo Group we were happy to extend this to a full blown acquisition once the timing was right.
Steve D'Souza Managing Director of Kalamazoo said "With a reputation as a leading innovator in print production throughout New Zealand the Wyatt and Wilson company was a natural fit for us and we are already seeing benefits from combined operations".
The purpose built production facilities in Heathcote, Christchurch, add significant value to the combined Kalamazoo Wyatt & Wilson offering.
Current Events
August 15
Kalamazoo sponsor Indian Independence Day celebrations.
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History
The Kalamazoo group is a rare beast indeed, in these difficult times it continues to grow year on year. With plans for continued growth, here are just some of the highlights from the past five years.
April 2009
Kalamazoo (NZ) Ltd. Acquires Wyatt & Wilson
Total staff increases to 85
Annual turnover - $25M
Sept 2008
Kalamazoo (NZ) Ltd. spreads its wings in India into the automobile market.
Merges with Kropex India Ltd. for the dealership of GM motors
Feb 2007
Kalamazoo (NZ) Ltd. acquires Raven Print
Turnover $11M
April 2006
Kalamazoo (NZ) Ltd. Starts its printing operations in India to economise big run prints
For the New Zealand and Australian market.
May 2005
Steve & Odelia D’Souza own 100% Kalamazoo New Zealand operations.
Kalamazoo (NZ) Ltd. acquires Computer Forms Ltd Annual turnover increases to $8M
Sept 2004
Steve D'Souza acquires 50% ownership of Kalamazoo
Australia and New Zealand operations.
Annual turnover $5M
