Rosebank Rd, Auckland, New Zealand
PO Box 71-131, Rosebank 1348, Auckland, New Zealand
To place an order please complete our order form or email us at orders@c-tech.co.nz
C-Tech products are delivered worldwide via sea freight or air freight.
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Alex Vallings
CEO
“Ginge” has been a key innovative figure in the history of New Zealand's skiff sailing development and is well known by those at the top of international sailing. Starting out as a fitter and turner he quickly combined his sailing experience, strong knowledge of material properties and a drive to innovate to develop C-Tech’s reputation as a company that manufactures superior, high-quality composite products. Alex can be found most weekends ripping down Auckland’s Waitemata harbour on the back of a skiff.
Lyn Holland
CIO
Lyn has been with C-Tech since 2001 when she merged her own software company with C-Tech. She is a keen sailor and has a background in software development, librarianship and administration systems. C-Tech is heavy on data and details, Lyn keeps C-Tech’s data management up-to-date with the rapidly evolving IT landscape.
Chris Kitchen
COO
Chris has a background in mechanical engineering, marketing and business management. Prior to joining C-Tech in 2014, Chris spent 10 years building Weta Marine with his father from a garage project to a successful international business that has manufactured and sold over 1,000 composite sailing boats around the world. He is an accomplished sailor and is currently involved with kite foil racing in New Zealand.
Tim Willetts
Mast sales
Tim has over 30 years’ experience specialising in composite masts. He has held key positions at both Southern Spars and Hall Spars and has owned a large range of boats. Along with his knowledge, he brings to C-Tech innovation and passion to deliver the best solution to customers. On weekends Tim will be out on Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf either catching large fish or racing his Zephyr sailing dinghy.
Jeremy Gibbs
Tube Sales
Jeremy has been with C-Tech for over 10 years and has over 20 years experience in composites. Jeremy has a background in naval design and is passionate about working with customers to achieve innovative solutions. His hands-on experience and involvement developing manufacturing processes at C-Tech are invaluable for challenging projects pushing for the last 5%.
Alastair Campbell
Batten Sales
Alastair joined C-Tech in 2016. He is a keen sailor and brings industry experience and sailing miles to the batten sales team. Al is always keen to take on a challenge and push what is possible. In his spare time you will find him up against the elements whether it be climbing mountains, ocean racing or mountain biking.
Thomas Mellano
Design
Thomas is a mechanical engineer and joined C-Tech in 2018. Having worked at Safran in the aerospace and composite divisions on process development, quality control and product design for business jet, he has returned to a smaller (non-corporate) company to follow his true passion in the marine industry. Thomas is a successful sailor in a number of classes and is currently enjoying the challenge of foiling in the Waszp class.
Jim Fitzsimons
Logistics
Jim has been with C-Tech for over 10 years and is an expert in shipping long, slender fragile packages from NZ to the world within tight timelines. Prior to working at C-Tech Jim was a technical sales engineer at Airtech supplying composite equipment to the european aerospace industry.