Bridgestone

Objective

The global business’ New Zealand subsidiary asked property partner Goodman to develop industrial and commercial premises in multiple locations in Auckland and Christchurch.

Challenge

In 2010, Bridgestone New Zealand was on the hunt for larger warehousing and office premises in Auckland. A combined warehouse and head office in Mount Wellington was no longer flexible enough to meet Bridgestone’s changing needs as it shifted focus from manufacturing to sales. By 2013, a site for a new retread processing plant was also required.

Solution

Goodman designed and purpose-built a distribution centre at the M20 business park at Wiri, Auckland. David Gell, Bridgestone New Zealand’s Property Asset Manager, says Bridgestone was initially drawn to Goodman because of the flexibility of options it provided.

We see Goodman as a property partner for the long-term

David Gell, Bridgestone.