Enatel Opens New Manufacturing Facility

We’re celebrating the opening of our state-of-the-art manufacturing, engineering, distribution, and office facility. Located on Christchurch Airport’s thriving Dakota Park campus, our purpose-built 8000-square-metre building supports our mission to power the electrification of industrial fleets globally.  

 

Powering Global Electrification 

Constructed by Apollo Projects, the facility houses the design, manufacturing, and distribution of our industrial battery charging technology. 

We have invested in cutting-edge engineering and manufacturing equipment to ensure that Enatel remains at the forefront of electrification trends across the material handling and ground support equipment markets.  

Our high-tech facility includes: 

• Dedicated engineering workspaces 
• End-to-end manufacturing space 
• Large warehouse and distribution facilities 
• Modern office spaces 
• In-house anechoic chamber
• In-house UL and CE lab testing capabilities 

Environmental considerations were also central to the facility’s design, reflecting our long-standing commitment to sustainability.  

Key features: 

• Fire-rated battery test rooms 
• Custom electrical infrastructure built for energy savings 
• EV chargers and solar-ready design 
• Stormwater storage system to protect underground aquifers 

Serving Our Customers

The facility reinforces our commitment to innovative technology, rigorous quality assurance, expert-led customer service, and customised solutions.

“Our customers can be confident that we prioritise quality and performance at every stage,” said Mike Clifford, the General Manager of Enatel. “Enatel’s complete end-to-end product development, manufacturing, and distribution control is unique and ensures reliability across our world-class battery charger products.”

 

Supporting the Local Community 

The building represents a significant investment in the local Christchurch community. We will continue to foster collaboration, sponsorships, and charitable initiatives within our community. 

Christchurch is on an exciting growth journey, and we will be a part of that by attracting bright, future ready talent across New Zealand. 

“At Enatel, we prioritise employee well-being and a culture of collaboration and togetherness,” said Pia Warren, Senior HR Manager at Enatel.

“I’m looking forward to witnessing how this new workspace positively impacts our people both present and in the future.”

 

Celebrating Success with a Grand Opening Ceremony 

On the 4th of February 2026, we hosted an official grand opening ceremony for the building. Hundreds of people attended, including representatives from New Zealand’s Parliament, Christchurch Airport, Apollo Projects, and Enatel’s parent company IDEAL Industries, Inc. Following a traditional Mihi Whakatau Māori welcome, a ribbon was cut to formally open the building. Speakers at the ceremony included:

• Meghan Juday, Chairman of the Board of IDEAL Industries, Inc.
• Chris Baldwin, CEO of IDEAL Industries, Inc.
• Mike Clifford, General Manager of Enatel 
• John O’Dea, Chief Property and Infrastructure Officer at Christchurch Airport

“Enatel has always had a great team, great business, and great customer focus—and now they have a great facility to match,” said Global CEO Chris Baldwin. “I am incredibly optimistic about Enatel’s continued innovation and future growth in the electrification market we serve.”