RML Machinery

RML Machinery Providing production automation solutions
and quality components to industry leaders. Word got around.

We started out designing and building equipment for the airline and pneumatics sector over 40 years ago in Hamilton, New Zealand. RML Machinery started taking on projects from other industries, and soon expanded into a full in-house machinery building service. In the early 2000s we branched out into robotics and autonomous vehicles. Today we are recognised industry leaders in Production Automation and Component Manufacturing, servicing customers in New Zealand, Australia, India and the US.

04/09/2026

Every day, millions of people reach for products on shelves. Products that are packaged by the innovative machines we build!

From boosting productivity and efficiency to saving millions annually on operations, our custom-designed production automation equipment solves your toughest production challenges. With over 40 years of partnering with iconic brands, including Fonterra, Oceania Dairy, Tatua, Coca-Cola, Watties, and more, we know what it takes to keep your line running smoothly.

Start your production automation journey today: www.rmlnz.com

27/08/2026

Discover how we designed, built, and installed an advanced end-of-line packaging and palletising system for The Tatua Co-operative Dairy Company Limited as part of their recent facility expansion.

Facing rising global demand, Tatua needed a high-performance automation solution built to maximise productivity while maintaining strict industry standards. We delivered an extensive integrated line, combining custom bag-in-box loading equipment, high-speed conveyors, and robotic palletising units.

By designing equipment customised directly to Tatua's operational goals, we provided the foundation needed to scale up production seamlessly. This collaboration reflects our mission to think innovatively and build smart automated systems that free human potential, enabling industry-leading partners like Tatua to thrive.

We are proud to share that we have been named a finalist for the 2026 Best Places to Work™ Awards (Small to Medium Workp...
24/08/2026

We are proud to share that we have been named a finalist for the 2026 Best Places to Work™ Awards (Small to Medium Workplaces)! 🏆

Reaching this stage is a huge milestone for us and is a credit to our incredible team, who bring a great deal of passion and creativity to work, which is instrumental to us building world-class, innovative products for our customers.

We also want to thank the team at Best Places to Work™. The constructive feedback and insights provided over the years have been invaluable in helping us listen, learn, and continuously build a safer, more supportive, and empowering environment for our team.

24/08/2026

When Prolife Foods needed to scale up production of their famous Mother Earth Oaty Slices, our team saw a design challenge we could solve.

To meet their needs, we engineered a custom Continuous Motion Cartoner packed with smart features:

🟠Compact Footprint: Engineered to fit into a tight factory space without compromising speed.
🟠Smart Robotics: An ABB robotic arm side-shifts collated bars into cartons, keeping line motion continuous.
🟠Rapid Changeovers: Tool-less, repeatable adjustments using dedicated change parts and counter winders.
🟠Built to Last: Designed for single-operator oversight, this machine has been running 24/6 for over a decade.

Read more about the equipment we developed for Prolife Foods: https://www.rmlnz.com/project/k104-continuous-horizontal-cartoner-9690/

17/08/2026

When Tip Top needed to package 300 delicate ice cream bars per minute across multiple carton and shipper sizes, they contacted us. Packing different SKUs on a single line usually requires heavy compromise, especially when working within a tight factory footprint. Still, our team delivered space-saving equipment customised precisely to their needs.

How we solved the challenge:
🔸Gentle High-Speed Handling: Designed automated robotic collation to protect fragile chocolate coatings while maintaining a lightning-fast speed of 300 products per minute.
🔸Multi-SKU Flexibility: Customised our proven Wraparound Case Packer to effortlessly handle four different carton sizes and five distinct shipper configurations.
🔸Smart Footprint Saver: We integrated a vertical case elevator inside the machine to move finished cases directly onto an overhead conveyor, saving valuable floor space and streamlining transport to palletising.
🔸Turnkey Ex*****on: Built-in batch and best-before coding so products exit ready for market distribution.

Read more about how we transformed Tip Top’s production line operations: https://www.rmlnz.com/project/wraparound-case-packer-31354/

11/08/2026

Learn more about how we customised our Wraparound Case Packing machine for Primo, delivering a more cost‑effective, higher‑throughput packaging customised for their thermoformed packs. Drawing on 40 years’ automation experience and a detailed study of plant parameters, units/day and consumables, we implemented a flighted infeed conveyor driven by two servo motors and a 2‑axis Delta robot for smooth, continuous product flow and controlled intermittent handling. Our engineers also redesigned case perforations and artwork to further boost uptime and operator ease.

Watch the video below to see the world-class equipment in action!

Or contact us to discuss how we can customise automation for your line: https://www.rmlnz.com/contact/

We are thrilled to have officially received our Silver Best Places to Work™ certification!This honour reflects the way o...
23/07/2026

We are thrilled to have officially received our Silver Best Places to Work™ certification!

This honour reflects the way our team works together every day, building a workplace where people can thrive, do their best work, and deliver exceptional service and innovation for our customers.

A special thank you to Julie Gill and Paul Johnston from Best Places to Work, and Debra Quinn from the EMA for presenting us with this award

Most importantly, thank you to our entire team for continuously building and maintaining a strong culture where everyone can be their best selves at work every day.

📸 Nicholas Russell - EMA

16/07/2026

If you’re looking to stabilise throughput and improve safety on the warehouse floor, it might be time to consider Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs).

That’s why we build AGVs specifically for intralogistics to move pallet loads safely and efficiently around and across your warehouse, 24/7. Using laser navigation and customised load handling, our AGVs integrate with your existing WMS/ERP, follow optimised routes, and deliver predictable, traceable material flow.

Learn more about what an AGV could look like in your facility: https://www.rmlnz.com/automation/automated-guided-vehicles/

08/07/2026

Discover how we revolutionised Oceania Dairy's production with cutting-edge automation technology. Facing some challenges with manual processes in case packing and palletising, Oceania Dairy partnered with us to develop a fully integrated, custom automation solution.

To address this, we customised our Top Load Case Packer and Palletising System to provide Oceania Dairy with streamlined operations, enhanced product traceability, and comprehensive quality control. The results? An extraordinary $1.4 million annual savings through increased efficiency, reduced labour costs, and improved accuracy.

Learn more about how we can customise our products to transform your operations: https://www.rmlnz.com/automation/

If you are facing bottleneck frustrations like rising production costs, quality control issues, or frequent maintenance ...
26/06/2026

If you are facing bottleneck frustrations like rising production costs, quality control issues, or frequent maintenance downtime, the answer might already be on your factory floor.

We specialise in Strategic Automation Upgrades that give your existing machinery the ultimate facelift.

By integrating smart automation into your current setup, we help you unlock:
🟠 Massive Productivity Boosts: Eliminate bottlenecks and smooth out your production flow.
🟠 Enhanced Quality Control: Introduce vision inspection and automated packaging to keep quality flawless.
🟠 Lower Operational Costs: Reduce waste, cut down on downtime, and maximise your ROI without the massive capital expenditure of entirely new systems.

Learn more about how you can transform your operations with a machinery facelift: https://www.rmlnz.com/automation-upgrade-get-all-the-benefits-of-a-new-machine-at-a-fraction-of-the-cost/

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6 Chafer Place, Burbush
Hamilton
3200

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5pm
Friday 7:30am - 5pm

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+6478493215

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