Napier Port and WPI Extend Strategic Partnership

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NZX AND MEDIA RELEASE
22 OCTOBER 2020
NAPIER PORT AND WINSTONE PULP INTERNATIONAL (WPI) EXTEND
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
Napier Port (NZX.NPH) and long-time customer, Winstone Pulp International (WPI), have entered into
an agreement for a 10-year contract renewal for exports to be handled from Napier Port.
The renewed contract extends WPI’s commitment to Napier Port for an additional ten years, with two
further five-year rights of renewal. As one of Napier Port’s largest customers, WPI supplies customers
throughout the world with high quality forestry fibre products including pulp and milled lumber.
Napier Port Chief Executive, Todd Dawson, says the company values it relationship with WPI and is
pleased to see it continue.
“This announcement is a welcome endorsement of the long-term value that Napier Port is able to deliver
for WPI. It also delivers on the Port’s strategic plans to support regional growth in Hawke’s Bay and the
wider central North Island and be the port of choice for customers like WPI.”
WPI Managing Director, Dave Anderson, says his company chooses to work with Napier Port because
its’ people care about their product.
“The Napier Port team are passionate about what they do and for ensuring a great service for WPI and
our customers is delivered every day. They understand our business and work hard to ensure our
products are packed and shipped on time and with care.”
For more information:
InvestorsMedia
Kristen Lie Chris Lonergan
Chief Financial Officer External Communications Advisor
DDI +64 6 833 4405 DDI +64 27 255 0486
E:kristenl@napierport.co.nz E:chrisl@napierport.co.nz
About Napier Port
Napier Port is New Zealand’s fourth largest port by container volume. We are the main gateway for
Hawke’s Bay exports and operate a long-term regional infrastructure asset that supports the regional
economy. Our strategic purpose is to collaborate with the people and organisations that have a stake
in helping our region grow. View Napier Port’s investor centre:www.napierport.co.nz/investor-centre/