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High-performance carbon fibre, structural composites & advanced manufacturing — 42 years of precision engineering from Lower Hutt to the world. Trusted by marine, motorsport, seismic and industrial sectors.
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Composite solutions engineered to perform
Delivering advanced composite manufacturing across marine, automotive, structural, commercial and custom domains — utilizing carbon fibre, fibreglass, Kevlar and epoxy systems.
Marine & Boatbuilding
Specialist composite fabrication for high-performance racing hulls, commercial vessels, structural reinforcements and marine-grade tooling. In-house vacuum infusion ensures void-free laminates and unmatched strength-to-weight ratios.
- Racing hulls
- Deck fitouts
- Structural repairs
- Custom moulds
Automotive & Motorsport
Carbon fibre body panels, aerodynamic components, and full chassis solutions for national race teams, restoration projects, and high-performance road cars. Prepreg and autoclave capabilities for critical applications.
- Carbon body panels
- Race aero kits
- Restoration parts
- Custom tooling
Structural & Seismic
Advanced CFRP strengthening systems for bridges, piles, buildings and heritage structures. Engineered to withstand New Zealand's seismic demands with lightweight, corrosion-resistant composite solutions.
- Seismic retrofit
- Bridge reinforcement
- Pile jacketing
- Heritage preservation
Commercial & Industrial
Large-scale GRP components for architectural façades, water storage tanks, industrial ducting, and civil infrastructure. End-to-end production from design engineering to installation support.
- Architectural cladding
- Pools & cisterns
- GRP piping
- Industrial mouldings
Custom Composite Solutions
Complete design-to-production for unique projects: concept engineering, prototype development, CNC tooling, vacuum infusion, and prepreg processing. Your idea, our composite expertise.
- Prototyping
- Mould making
- R&D engineering
- Small to medium runs
▍ 42+ years of composite mastery
Four decades of composite mastery
Carboglass has been New Zealand's trusted partner for advanced composites since 1982. Located in Lower Hutt (Peterkin Street, Taitā), our 800m² facility houses state-of-the-art vacuum infusion systems, a controlled curing oven, and a dedicated CNC tooling workshop. Our team of certified composite technicians brings deep expertise across marine, motorsport, seismic, and industrial sectors — delivering components that meet the most demanding structural and environmental standards.
ISO-compliant quality control, laser scanning, and strict tolerance management.
Continuous investment in prepreg technology, infused laminates, and digital design.
Proudly Kiwi. Engineered and manufactured in Wellington for local and export clients.
Built for the toughest environments
Marine Engineering
Offshore racing, commercial ferry, custom yachts
Motorsport
National race series, drag racing, rally components
Seismic Infrastructure
Bridge strengthening, building retrofits, pile systems
Commercial Construction
Architectural panels, GRP structures, industrial tanks
Custom Engineering
Aerospace, defence, research prototypes
Projects we're proud of
High-Performance Racing Hulls – 2024 NZ Champions
Full carbon fibre hull construction for a national champion racing yacht. Achieved 32% weight reduction while exceeding structural rigidity requirements. Vacuum-infused epoxy system with honeycomb core.
Wellington Seismic Retrofit – Critical Bridge
CFRP wrapping for 12 bridge piles and crossbeams. Designed for 150-year design life, installed within tight traffic management windows. Post-tensioned carbon laminate system.
National Circuit Race Team Aero Package
Full carbon fibre front splitter, rear wing, and side skirts. 3D scanned vehicle for precision fit, autoclave-cured prepreg for consistent mechanical properties.
Architectural GRP Façade – Auckland commercial tower
Over 500 bespoke composite panels with fire-retardant resin system. Lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and installed at height with integrated attachment points.
In-house tooling
Full control from pattern design to finished moulds, reducing lead times and cost.
Advanced materials
Carbon, Kevlar, S-Glass, epoxy, vinyl-ester & phenolic systems.
Vacuum infusion & prepreg
Superior fibre-to-resin ratio, minimal void content, consistent mechanicals.
Nationwide capability
Project delivery across North & South Island, from design to on-site installation.
Let's build something extraordinary
Share your project requirements — our engineering team responds within 24 hours. From initial consultation to final production, we provide full technical support.
📍 11 Peterkin Street, Taitā, Lower Hutt 5019, New Zealand