Changes in Metroglass’ competitive landscape
NZX.MPG, ASX.MPP 19 November 2018
Changes in Metroglass’ competitive landscape
Metro Performance Glass (“Metroglass”) today provided an update on recent changes in its competitive
landscape.
Everywhere we operate we recognise that our industry is evolving, presenting us with both opportunities and
risks. Market penetration of advanced glass products continues to increase, our largest competitor is currently
undergoing a sale process
and additional glass processing capacity is being added in New Zealand and Australia
alongside the continuing strong levels of construction activity.
New entrant into New Zealand glass processing ‐ expected from mid‐2020
We have had it confirmed to us that a large aluminium extruder is looking to enter the New
Zealand glass
processing market, with a new processing plant near Hamilton. This greenfield development is expected to
begin early production in circa 18 months, and by way of comparison once fully up and running may be of a
broadly similar scale to Metroglass’ Highbrook plant.
We expect the new entrant
will be focussed on the windows market, and currently provides branded window
and door products for c. 75 joinery fabricators around New Zealand, the majority of which Metroglass
currently supplies glass to. These fabricators are independently owned and run, and will continue to choose
their glass suppliers based on quality,
delivery accuracy, product range, technical support and distribution
capabilities.
Metroglass has seven processing plants in the group, is the leading glass processor in New Zealand, and is
confident in its ability to compete strongly in its markets, including ‘non‐windows’ glass where we see further
opportunities for growth.
Our customers
are at the centre of our strategy, and over the six months to September, we achieved the
highest ‘delivery‐in‐full‐on‐time’ performance in over two years.
Metroglass will update the market further on its competitor landscape as more details become available.
FY19 interim results briefing
Metroglass will
release its results for the 6 months ended 30 September 2018 at 8:30am (NZDT) on Monday,
26 November 2018, followed by a briefing for investors, analysts and media at 10am that morning.
For further information please contact:
Andrew Paterson
Investor Relations
(+64) 027 403 4323
andrew.paterson@metroglass.co.nz
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