RML Machinery

RML Machinery Providing production automation solutions
and quality components to industry leaders. Word got around.

We started out designing and building equipment for the airline and pneumatics sector over 40 years ago in Hamilton, New Zealand. RML Machinery started taking on projects from other industries, and soon expanded into a full in-house machinery building service. In the early 2000s we branched out into robotics and autonomous vehicles. Today we are recognised industry leaders in Production Automation and Component Manufacturing, servicing customers in New Zealand, Australia, India and the US.

15/06/2026

When Tip Top needed to automate a complex, high-speed end‑of‑line packaging process, we had the opportunity to work with the ice-cream industry-leading company again. What they required was a solution to:

🟠 Erect, load, and close four carton sizes
🟠 Feed into a case packer capable of five shipper SKUs
🟠 Run at 300 ice creams per minute
🟠 Protect a delicate chocolate-coated product
🟠 All within a very tight footprint

Our customised Robotic Carton Loading and Wraparound Case Packing system helped make it happen, with customised handling, integrated conveying, and smart coding to suit Tip Top’s operation.

Want to see how we engineered it end‑to‑end and what’s possible for your line? View the full Tip Top case study: https://www.rmlnz.com/project/wraparound-case-packer-31354/

11/06/2026

We are excited to announce that we are now taking applications for our 2026/27 Summer Internship Program!

If you’re a 2nd or 3rd-year Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering student, this is your chance to get hands-on with cutting-edge robotics.

💼 What’s in it for you?

💰 10-Week Paid Internship (From Nov 2026 – Feb 2027).
🛠️ Real-World Impact: Work on actual engineering projects from concept to delivery.
🧠 Top-Tier Mentorship: Learn directly from experienced engineers in a collaborative, high-performing environment.
📍 Based in Hamilton: Launch a long-term career pathway right here with us.

📩 How to Apply:

Send your CV, Cover Letter, and recent Academic Transcript to: 📧 [email protected]

⚠️ Applications close June 30th, 2026. Don't miss out!

08/06/2026

Struggling with slow, error-prone end-of-line packing that ties up your team?

When packing remains manual, you face reduced throughput, higher error rates, safety risks, and limited opportunities for staff to upskill. See how Comvita automated their end-of-line with a customised RML robotic case packer, which helped them boost line speed and output by 30%, cutting manual handling and packing errors, improving safety, and freeing operators to focus on higher-value work.

Read more about the equipment we developed for Comvita:https://www.rmlnz.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/K000035-Comvita-Case-Study.pdf

02/06/2026

Learn more about how we partnered with Wilmar Sugar to deliver a fully automated packing line for new 250g & 500g formats all the way back in 2012! Facing 24/7 reliability needs and 26 tricky SKUs (including caster and icing sugar), we collaborated on tear-off top/front box designs, fine-tuned fill volumes and implemented an easy-to-read HMI for on-demand product changeover. Using tried-and-tested chimney-style stacking and an ABB robotic arm, one operator can now monitor the entire line, which results in major labour savings.

Read the full case study about the equipment we developed for Wilmar Sugar:https://www.rmlnz.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/K000005-Wilmar-Sugar-Case-Study-V2.00-2.pdf

25/05/2026

Enhance your equipment cleaning processes with our CIP nozzles! These state-of-the-art components are designed for use in large tanks, ducts, and vessels that process milk, milk powders, and other products.

Some benefits of our CIP nozzles include:
🔸Ensure thorough, uniform cleaning every time, reducing contamination risks
🔸Minimise downtime and maximise productivity with efficient cleaning cycles
🔸Reduce labour costs and decrease expensive cleaning materials
🔸Use water and chemicals more efficiently

Even better - we also provide service kits designed to maintain your CIP nozzles' performance for years to come!

Get in touch today about how we can enhance your cleaning processes with our CIP nozzles: https://www.rmlnz.com/components/cip-nozzles/

From saving millions of dollars annually to boosting production throughput, our production automation machinery is trans...
20/05/2026

From saving millions of dollars annually to boosting production throughput, our production automation machinery is transforming operations across a range of industries. By solving complex production challenges with streamlined, precision-driven solutions, we’re helping small manufacturers scale and large enterprises optimise end-to-end workflows. These customer success stories show real gains in efficiency, profitability, and competitive advantage.

Read more about how we have transformed operations for our customers: https://www.rmlnz.com/customer-success-stories-with-production-automation-machinery/

We are excited to share that RML Machinery has been featured in Business North! The article dives deep into our journey ...
19/05/2026

We are excited to share that RML Machinery has been featured in Business North! The article dives deep into our journey of building world-class automation right here in Hamilton.

Read the full feature to learn more about how we help New Zealand and Australian manufacturers boost productivity, improve safety, and stay competitive without the hurdles of offshore support. From robotic picking to warehouse automation, our solutions are delivering real results for some of the biggest names in the industry.

The momentum from our recent Supreme and Innovation Award wins is just the beginning. We have even bigger projects lined up for 2026 and can't wait to share what's next.

Read the full story in Business North to see how we’re reshaping the future of manufacturing: https://digitalpublications.online/waterfordpress/business-north-june-26/44/

14/05/2026

Learn more about how we turned a co‑packed bottleneck into an in‑house, high‑throughput, customised production automation line. Working with Westland’s existing product and packaging, we integrated a customised two‑axis robot infeed into a standard cartoner, added a specialised pick‑and‑place case packer for shelf‑ready trays, inline date‑code printing, and a standard RML palletiser with layer boards, delivering a seamless flow from bulk unpack to wrapped pallets.

The result for Westland was that they could put the production process back into their cool store, so there was much less freight sending their product to the co-packer and then bring it back once it was packed, which was a cost- and time-saving decision.

Read more about the automation machinery we developed for Westland: https://www.rmlnz.com/project/q105-case-packing-and-palletising-cell/

11/05/2026

Watch how we partnered with Oceania Dairy to fully automate a previously manual case-packing and palletising line.

What we delivered:
🔸Custom Automated RSC Top-Load Case Packer with automated product laning, RSC erecting, robotic loading via the RML Hawk, and tape closing.
🔸Integrated track & trace with each product scanned during loading, check-weighed, and labelled, as well as cases and pallets tracked end-to-end.
🔸A Robotic Palletising System with slip-sheet handling, pallet feed stacks, and staged pallet output.

The result for Oceania Dairy:
🔸$1.4M in customer savings in the first year after installation.
🔸Improved product traceability, consistent pack quality, and higher throughput with reduced labour.

Learn more about how we can develop customised automation solutions for our customers: https://www.rmlnz.com/automation

Address

6 Chafer Place, Burbush
Hamilton
3200

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5pm
Friday 7:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+6478493215

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