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About Us

New Zealand’s Leading Tube Manufacturer Since 1985

About us

Our Team

Industrial Tube Manufacturing has proudly produced New Zealand-made precision steel tube for 40 years. We are New Zealand’s leading manufacturer of quality, locally made steel and stainless precision tube.

Our extensive distribution network and flexible service operation ensure you receive precision steel tube when you need it, with a guarantee of Industrial Tube quality alongside it.

Whatever your tubing requirements, speak with the Industrial Tube team today. You’ll receive the highest quality precision steel tube and stainless steel HygienicTube TM, along with the personalised customer service we’re renowned for.

Grant Waring

Grant Waring

CEO - TGF Holdings Ltd

Grant joined TGF Holdings in September 2017 and oversees the group’s businesses in New Zealand & Australia which includes Industrial Tube Manufacturing.

Grant has expertise in a wide array of areas, having worked across a variety of industries and sectors including manufacturing, technology, early-stage ventures and professional services, predominantly in a CFO capacity. Grant has a passion for business development, revelling in opportunities to identify growth, and to bring new products and offerings to market.

Grant holds a Bachelor of Management Studies from the University of Waikato and is a Chartered Accountant, holding membership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ)

Werner Petrick

Werner Petrick

General Manager

Werner joined Industrial Tube in April 2021 and was appointed General Manager in 2024, responsible for the New Zealand operations. His previous role was Production Manager.

Werner has extensive experience, with almost 30 years production and operations management experience in the steel tube manufacturing industry.

Werner holds a Bachelors of Engineering (Industrial) and Masters of Business Administration, both from Stellenbosch University.

Karl McInnes

Karl McInnes

Sales and Operations Manager

Karl joined Industrial Tube in 2017 and has a critical role in the business as the connection between Sales and Operations.

Karl and his team work with customers to provide timely and accurate pricing for projects, through to ensuring the smooth end-to-end process management, with the ultimate goal being customer satisfaction.

 

Mike Hirst

Mike Hirst

Production Manager

Mike joined Industrial Tube in 1985 as one of the founding employees. Over the years Mike has managed and operated both the Carbon and Stainless Mills and is now overall Production Manager.

Mike has an extraordinary amount of knowledge and experience in the industry. For Mike the most important aspect is the staff and staying connected to them. His passion and commitment is invaluable to the wider Industrial Tube team.

Ian Griffin

Ian Griffin

Engineering Manager

Our team of experienced engineers excel at creating practical, and cost-effective outcomes. Led by Ian Griffin, Engineering Manager, our technical team works closely with our customers to truly understand their needs and design innovative solutions tailored to their specific requirements. Ian joined Industrial Tube Manufacturing alongside Founder Peter Green, as maintenance engineer in 1992. During his 33 years with the company Ian has seen it grow from humble beginnings from tube manufacture and cutting, to the diverse array of tube processing services and machinery that we have today.

Jared Knapp

Jared Knapp

Sales Manager, Australia & New Zealand

Jared joined Industrial Tube in 2018 and now represents the company as sales manager across New Zealand and Australia. Drawing on deep product knowledge and a practical understanding of fabrication, he works closely with manufacturers and project teams to deliver tailored tube solutions across the company’s product range.

He enjoys travelling throughout the region to connect with customers, providing technical expertise, discussing projects, and exploring new applications where Industrial Tube can support current and future clients.

Brad Ryan

Brad Ryan

Health and Safety Manager - TGF Holdings Ltd

Brad joined Industrial Tube and the TGFH group in May 2019 and manages health and safety across all businesses within the group.

He has over a decade experience in workplace safety with focusses on the electrical distribution industry, working at heights, manufacturing and ergonomics.

Peter Donohue

Peter Donohue

Business Development Manager - TGF Holdings Ltd

Peter joined TGF Holdings in October 2010 and supports each of the group’s divisions with market strategies, customer engagement and new product development.

Peter’s experience includes site management of national distribution centres, national product, and supply chain management in the steel industry.

Peter had a long career with the Steel & Tube Group holding senior roles as National Supply Chain Manager, Regional Manager and National Product Manager.

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