Meet Our Team

At Hayes International, our values are centered around building durable and dependable Rollformers for a lifetime of quality product for our customers. We have a deep commitment to our people, their families and region, and our team shares those values.

Our People

At Hayes International, we invest in our people and their development and know that our people are at the heart of what we do.

We’re proud to have a community of people who operate with the same can-do attitude as our founder Tom Hayes. After over 60 years of business, we have the expertise to deliver the quality and excellence that our customers expect.

Meet some of our team.

Nick Looijen

Managing Director

Email: nicloo@hayesint.co.nz
Phone: 07 343 1926

In 2024, Nick received his award for 30 years of service at Hayes International. Highly skilled in business strategy, manufacturing processes, continuous improvement, and product development, Nick is deeply embedded in Hayes and our culture.

Todd Campbell

Financial Controller

Email: todcam@hayesint.co.nz
Phone: 07 343 1922

Todd joined Hayes International in 2016. Todd’s responsibilities include management of the daily administration and finance functions, and global reporting. Todd also has extensive knowledge in business management.

Craig Bedford

Technical Sales Manager

Email: crabed@hayesint.co.nz
Phone: 07 343 1929

Craig began his journey with Hayes International as a mechanical engineer in 1995. Now in his 29th year with the company, Craig’s experience is grounded in Rollforming and helping customers to get the most from their machinery.

Ben Finucane

Sales AU

Email: benfin@hayesint.co.nz
Phone: +61 416 887 240

Ben has extensive experience in understanding Rollformers and Rollforming, and can help you to understand your needs and requirements for your Hayes Machine.

Contact Ben today.

Les Heikell

Service And Parts

Email: leshei@hayesint.co.nz
Phone: 07 343 1935

Les is ready to help our customers with regular maintenance checks, spare parts, and more. Les’ experience with Hayes Rollformers and Rollforming parts is second to none.

Contact Les with questions about servicing your machine.

John Hornfeck

Factory Manager

Email: johhor@hayesint.co.nz

One of our longest serving team members, John's extensive experience and knowledge ensures machines are on-spec before they leave the shop floor.

John Ruegg

Engineering Manager

Email: johrue@hayesint.co.nz

As Engineering Manager, John ensures all Hayes Machines deliver on our quality and reliability promise.

Steve Sparks

Service Manager

Steve began his career as an apprentice Diesel Mechanic in 1995. Today, he brings almost 30 years of experience to his position as Service Manager for Hayes International.

Shona Taylor

HR Manager

Email: shotay@hayesint.co.nz
Phone: 07 343 6190

Shona helps us live and breathe the Hayes International values. Contact Shona if you think you're a good fit for the team, we're always looking for good people.

We're Hiring! Looking For A New Challenge?

If you are looking for a great place to work and an inclusive and supportive team, come and work with Hayes International! At Hayes, you will enjoy the stability of working with a long-standing company, experience a family-like working environment, and have ongoing training and development. Apply today.

Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

We’re looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer who understands the manufacturing process.

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Engineers

Engineers

We're always looking for talented engineering staff. If you feel you're a good fit, enquire today.

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Shop Floor Staff

Shop Floor Staff

We're always looking for talented tradespeople and machinists. If you feel you're a good fit, enquire today.

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Fletcher Dimond Roofing

Case Study: Fletcher Dimond Roofing

General Manager Damien Sauni needed a partner to build a fully custom Rollforming machine — one that could manage the high output of a diverse product offering, with minimal operator intervention. After a long relationship of 40 years, Hayes International was, in Damien’s eyes, the best partner for the job. 

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Custom Metal Industries

Case Study: Custom Metal Industries

Custom Metal Industries is a 4th generation family business based out of Greenfield Indiana and has used Bradbury Group and Hayes Machines since 1960.  Custom Metal Industries and Hayes have grown together, in a true partnership lasting for generations.

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Spec A Machine

Hayes Rollformers are built for the most robust production lines. Hayes International has been manufacturing Rollformers for over 60 years and have a reputation as one of the world's top manufacturers of Rollformers and Rollforming equipment.