Comact, a leader in OEM high-caliber wood processing equipment, announces a new strategic partnership with Lakeland Steel, based in Rotorua, New Zealand.
As part of this new strategic partnership, Lakeland Steel will represent Comact in New Zealand, Australia, and the South Pacific, strengthening its local presence and ability to serve customers in the region. Beyond sales representation, Lakeland will also support Comact projects by providing localized services, including engineering, drafting, manufacturing, fabrication, installation, maintenance, and repair, ensuring responsive, high-quality execution aligned with Comact’s standards.
Founded in 1976, Lakeland Steel (also operating as Lakeland Engineered Projects) is recognized as a trusted partner for innovative sawmill solutions in the region. Their team offers end-to-end engineering services from their headquarters in Rotorua, supported by a state-of-the-art 3,200 m2 workshop, CNC equipment, heavy lifting gear, and a specialized 500 m2 paint and blasting facility.
Comact and Lakeland Steel are currently working on a major project for Red Stag Timber in Rotorua, involving the sale and installation of a Comact double fork stacker, a MoCo stacker, and all associated equipment and automation required to rebuild the outfeed line at the planer mill. The project is scheduled for delivery during the upcoming Christmas holiday period.
For over 100 years, Comact has been a leading OEM in high-caliber wood processing equipment, digital technologies, cutting solutions, project services, and aftermarket support.
