Factory Visit by New Zealand Client Dr. Willy Morrell | Precast Concrete Mould Solutions

On May 14, 2026, Mana Precast Machinery welcomed a distinguished delegation from New Zealand, led by Dr. Willy Morrell, Managing Director and renowned industry expert. The visit focused on in-depth technical discussions and an on-site factory inspection of high-precision precast concrete mould systems, with particular attention to precast fence panels and retaining wall mould solutions suitable for the Oceania market.

Customer Background

The visiting delegation represents a long-established family-owned civil engineering group in New Zealand, with nearly a century of operational history. The company is engaged in civil construction, quarrying, concrete production, and aggregate supply, and holds extensive experience in infrastructure development within the local market.

Dr. Morrell’s objective for this international visit was to identify technologically advanced and reliable precast concrete steel mould suppliers capable of meeting New Zealand’s stringent engineering standards and long-term durability requirements.

Factory Tour & Technical Discussion

Accompanied by Mana’s technical and international sales team, Dr. Morrell and his delegation conducted a detailed tour of our manufacturing facilities, with a focus on our core product range—precast fence panel mould systems.

During the visit, we presented two main technical solutions:

• Manual mechanical opening and locking mould systems

• Hydraulic automatic opening and locking mould systems

Special attention was given to production solutions for both solid and hollow precast wall panels. A comprehensive comparison was provided, covering:

• Production efficiency

• Operational methods

• Maintenance requirements

• Application scenarios

Manual Mould System (Mechanical Type)

The manual mould system was highly appreciated for its practical design and operational advantages, including:

• Lower initial investment cost

• Simple and intuitive operation

• Easy maintenance and servicing

• High structural stability under demanding working conditions

• Suitable for small to medium-scale production or decentralized manufacturing setups

Hydraulic Mould System (Automated Type)

The hydraulic mould system is designed for large-scale and highly efficient production environments, featuring:

• Fully hydraulic opening and locking mechanisms

• Higher production efficiency and automation level

• Ideal for standardized and high-volume manufacturing

• Higher requirements for operational precision and process control

Client Feedback & Technical Evaluation

Following a comprehensive technical comparison and evaluation, Dr. Morrell expressed strong appreciation for Mana’s manual mechanical mould system.

He noted that, based on current production scale and operational conditions in New Zealand, the manual system offers significant advantages in terms of practicality and reliability.

Key highlights included:

• Simple operation and ease of training

• Robust mechanical structure with long-term stability

• Reliable locking system ensuring consistent dimensional accuracy

• Extremely low maintenance requirements

• Strong alignment with practical and cost-efficient production needs

Technical Adaptability

We further demonstrated that the system is fully capable of producing both:

• Hollow precast wall panels

• Solid precast wall panels

In addition, panel length and surface pattern designs are highly flexible, allowing adaptation to different project requirements and regional market standards. This ensures strong versatility for diverse applications in infrastructure and boundary wall systems.

Conclusion & Outlook

We sincerely thank Dr. Willy Morrell and his delegation for visiting Mana Precast Machinery during their trip to Zhengzhou.

This visit not only strengthened mutual understanding of our technologies and application scenarios but also laid a solid foundation for potential future cooperation.

Mana remains committed to providing efficient, durable, and reliable precast concrete mould solutions for the New Zealand and wider Oceania markets, and we look forward to further technical collaboration and project-based partnerships in the future.