• EPE New Zealand Facility with NZ MoD VAMTAC Test Bed vehicle and members of the EPE team 1. 

Credit: EPE New Zealand
    EPE New Zealand Facility with NZ MoD VAMTAC Test Bed vehicle and members of the EPE team 1. Credit: EPE New Zealand
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EPE New Zealand has opened its new and expanded headquarters in Upper Hutt. The occasion was celebrated with an Opening Event, followed by a Demonstration Day, showcasing EPE’s mission critical capabilities to customers and partners.

“The release of the Defence Capability Plan sets out an ambitious investment programme to ensure New Zealand has the capabilities, infrastructure, and services needed to protect its people and interests. The Plan also identifies three Strategic Industrial Base Priorities that will shape the future of Defence Industry partnerships: space capabilities; uncrewed systems and counter-systems; and sustainment. These priorities align directly with EPE’s expertise, and we are ready to support Defence as these priorities move from strategy into delivery," EPE Group CEO, Warwick Penrose, highlighted.

The new 600 square metre facility in Upper Hutt will serve as EPE’s New Zealand headquarters, housing administrative offices, a warehouse, and a maintenance and distribution centre. EPE's New Zealand presence was established in 2014.

“Our new facility positions us to deliver unparalleled support to the NZDF on critical projects, including Counter Explosive Hazards, Network Enabled Army Reconnaissance and Surveillance, and support of UROVESA VAMTAC vehicles for the Protected Mobility Capability Project (PMCP),” Cross said. “We are deeply grateful for the trust and support of our customers and partners. This new larger facility establishes EPE NZ for future growth and the ability to support additional capabilities relevant to future projects," EPE New Zealand General Manager, Andy Cross, underscored. 

The opening event was attended by senior representatives from the New Zealand Ministry of Defence, the New Zealand Defence Force and the Mayor of Upper Hutt. The subsequent Demonstration Day has provided hands-on opportunities for EPE customers and end users to explore the latest advanced capabilities for defence, law enforcement, border security, and other applications.

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