SouthMACH 2025 brings the South Island’s largest gathering of manufacturing, engineering and technology professionals to the Wolfbrook Arena in Christchurch on 26–27 May 2025. The two‑day event is designed for manufacturers, engineers, supply‑chain managers, product developers, small‑business owners and industry buyers who are looking to discover the latest products, technologies and market trends.

The programme blends industry‑led seminars, interactive workshops and a full‑scale exhibition floor that hosts thousands of solutions. Key feature destinations include the Make NZ – Industry Conference, the SouthMACH Seminar Series on HVAC & R, South Education & Upskilling sessions, the Advancing Manufacturing Aotearoa Showcase, the ASB Manufacturers Workshop and the AMA Minister Manufacturing Awards. Participants also have the chance to win a Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro 3‑D printer and explore the New Product Showcase.

Speakers for the 2025 programme come from a mix of government, academia and industry. Catherine Lye, CEO of Advancing Manufacturing Aotearoa, opens the event, followed by Hon. Chris Penk, Minister for Small Business & Manufacturing. Technical experts such as Dr. George Stilwell (University of Canterbury), Craig Carlyle (Director – Maintenance Transformations), Mike Milne (CEO & Founder, Synergy), Steve Brooks (Regional Manager, Competenz), Charlie North (Head of Supply Chain, Dawn Aerospace) and Adam Sharman (CEO, LMAC Group) deliver sessions on engineering innovation, supply‑chain optimisation and aerospace manufacturing.

The exhibition showcases leading brands including LINAK (Stand 87), Caliber Design (Stand 135), Eurotec (Stand 90), ECI Solutions (Stand 167), Duroweld (Stand 130) and Control Devices (Stand 1). Exhibitors present new product launches, cutting‑edge machinery and software solutions that enable manufacturers to increase productivity, reduce waste and improve product quality.

SouthMACH’s goals are to elevate participants’ businesses through access to new brands, essential education and industry insights, while providing crucial networking opportunities and a platform for serious deal‑making. The format encourages knowledge sharing through seminars and workshops, hands‑on demonstrations at the exhibition floor, and informal networking sessions that foster collaborations across the manufacturing ecosystem.

The event also highlights the region’s commitment to advancing manufacturing in Aotearoa, showcasing local talen