There are currently over 115 companies in the programme. Here are seven of them.
These companies have joined the Design Integration Programme and have gone to market with the resulting products or services.
Bendon is a global lingerie company founded 60 years ago when its designers took a bold move away from strict corsetry to create intimate apparel that could “bend on” a woman’s body.
Cambridge Clothing is New Zealand’s foremost menswear designer, manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer.
Comvita is a world leading manufacturer and exporter of natural products, renowned for its focus on community health care and the development of innovative natural products based on scientific research.
Furniture designer Criterion’s success comes from a design philosophy that takes the latest trends in furniture style and functionality and adapts them to specific customer needs.
Les Mills International creates group exercise-to-music programmes for use in licensed health and fitness facilities and distributes them to the clubs through a network of international agents.
Proform Plastics specialises in the thermoforming of large-part plastic automotive accessories and industrial parts.
Verda New Zealand is a specialist, integrated outdoor wood products company focused on innovation and sustainability.