Pacific Brands Group New Zealand’s workwear business - Yakka Apparel Solutions – has won the contract as the prime vendor to supply clothing, footwear and personnel support items to the New Zealand Defence Force.
The total estimated value of the contract is NZ$200 million.
The appointment of Yakka Apparel Solutions (YAS) follows a rigorous tender process, and will see the company provide a wide range of products and an expanded range of services.
“Winning the NZDF contract is extremely significant for our workwear business,” general manager Workwear Simon Smith said.
“We’ve enjoyed a strong relationship with the Defence Force in the past, and have been really proud to outfit NZ’s defence personnel.”