15/10/2026
An Exclusive Evening with INNOVA
What a night! Brilliant products, great food, inspiring stories and even better people.
Our Exclusive Evening with INNOVA brought together industry experts, real-world case studies and valuable conversations about how smart design and innovative fibre cement products can make building better, easier and more cost-effective.
Real experience. Real results.
Hosted by Jim, our panel discussion featured some fantastic industry voices:
Wayne Zhang – Chancellor Building shared his experience using INNOVA fibre cement across his builds, having built more than 1,000 homes.
Bobby Banerjee – Mercury Architects offered an architect’s perspective on specifying INNOVA products, drawing on more than a decade of experience and the benefits of durable, low-maintenance fibre cement.
The Holah brothers made the trip from Hamilton to share their experiences with INNOVA and showcase real-world case studies from their projects.
We also explored the INNOVA story, from BGC’s acquisition by Etex and the subsequent rebrand to INNOVA, through to the company’s continued innovation and growth in New Zealand and internationally.
Ash Batey and the INNOVA team took us through their extensive product range and services, highlighting the technical support and customer service that help set them apart.
A huge thank you to Ash and the entire INNOVA team, our panellists and everyone who joined us for such a valuable evening! 👏
Want to see INNOVA’s innovative range for yourself? Come along to the HPB Innovation Hub, and we’ll show you around!
