About Us

Presco Environmental provides specialised industrial and commercial cleaning and maintenance services in New Plymouth, Hawera, the wider Taranaki region and across the North Island.

OUR STORY

Presco Environmental is part of the Presco Group, a family-owned business established by Steve Prestidge. Our team of specially trained cleaning technicians can implement regular cleaning and maintenance programs to ensure your facilities remain in prime condition, inside and out.

In collaboration with you we’ll develop a cleaning schedule that is safe, effective and minimises disruption to your operations. With a plan in place, you’re better positioned to stay on top of compliance. Our technicians hold relevant unit standard qualifications, ensuring our results don’t just rely on the products we use, but the procedures we follow.

SCHEDULES AND REPORTS

We are committed to helping you keep a spotless audit trail, that’s why we give you reports and documented evidence of all our work done.

Some of the reports we provide are:

Schedules
Progress reports
Condition reports
Certificate of Completion
HVAC reports

All your reports will be kept in our online reports portal. This portal is for plant managers and their delegated authorities to access 24/7. Once you receive your username and password, you can log in to your reports folder securely anytime.

If you need something reported on that is not listed here, we work with you to provide the exact documented evidence you require.

TAILORED INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS

We’ve had the privilege of working alongside a wide range of customers, each with its own unique challenges. Our teams extensive knowledge, combined with our diverse range of services allows us to tailor solutions that meets the needs of your business.

Some of the industries we work with:

Food Production
Oil / Gas
Manufacturing
Power and Telecommunications
Council and Wastewater Facilities
Warehousing
Vet Clinics
Cafes and Restaurants
Farms and Agricultural Facilities

Check out some of the projects we’ve been involved in below.

DAIRY PRODUCTION PLANTS

CASE STUDY

PROJECT: Fonterra Sites
LOCATION: Taranaki

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Presco Environmental has worked alongside Fonterra for over 20 years, supporting their teams across multiple sites with specialist cleaning services tailored to complex operational environments. Our role spans routine scheduled programmes through to one-off projects.

Our work with Fonterra covers a wide range of hygiene zones. This requires a clear understanding of varying risks, compliance requirements and operational constraints across multiple facilities.

At sites such as Pahiatua, we were tasked with returning facilities back to redline standard following an upgrade project. This involved removing fine dust and debris and sanitising all surfaces.

While less hygiene critical, we also complete detailed cleaning in palletising areas at sites such as Kapuni, helping prevent contamination of packaging for pharmaceutical-grade lactose.

In critical hygiene zones, we carry out tightly controlled cleaning works within active production environments and during shutdowns. These activities require strict isolation procedures, controlled access and careful coordination to ensure hygiene and operational standards are maintained.

Whether through scheduled programmes or one-off specialist works, our ongoing relationship with Fonterra is built on trust, consistency and the ability to operate safely across diverse site conditions.

MEAT PRODUCTION PLANT

CASE STUDY

PROJECT: ANZCO Foods
LOCATION: Waitara, Taranaki

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Each year, ANZCO Foods Waitara produces tonnes of raw mince, meat patties and jerky for domestic and export markets.

ANZCO Waitara engaged Presco Environmental to address an issue with the dirty air return ducting within their jerky manufacturing area. The challenge was to thoroughly clean the ducting system without compromising the sterile production environment.

Over time, return ducts naturally accumulate airborne contaminants. Dust, fumes and smoke generated during processing gradually build up inside the ducting, restricting airflow and reducing effective air exchange. In food manufacturing facilities, this can increase the risk of airborne contamination and impact health and safety standards. In this case, the excess debris was created from the need to install an inspection hatch to allow cleaning to take place.

Our technicians utilised a combination of low-pressure washing equipment and hand tools to safely remove the debris, restoring air flow while preserving the sterile conditions required for food production.

PHARMACEUTICAL FACILITY

CASE STUDY

PROJECT: DFE Pharma
LOCATION: Kapuni, Taranaki

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Since 2008 Presco Environmental has been entrusted with the critical task of carrying out 6 monthly, building and roof cleans, as well as insect spraying at DFE Pharma. DFE Pharma are a pharmaceutical lactose manufacturing facility and with the sensitive nature of the product being manufactured, they require the highest cleaning standards to maintain product quality.

The facility presents unique challenges due to its extensive scale and surroundings. The building is nearly entirely surrounded by grass, making the cleaning process complex due to the uneven ground surface and requires specialised equipment operated by a skilled team. The facility is also situated next to an important local river, imposing strict environmental policies. We implemented rigorous measures to control our cleaning chemicals and prevent any debris from entering the river through the storm water system.

In addition to the environmental challenges, the site includes a high voltage compound that requires specialised cleaning procedures to maintain optimal functionality and safety. Our team of skilled technicians are trained to handle the complex infrastructure, ensuring thorough and efficient cleaning processes while maintaining compliance with the strict cleaning standards.

Through our tailored approach, skilled team and strict adherence to environmental policies, we have successfully met the unique challenges of the site, maintained a long-lasting relationship with the client and ensured the continued cleanliness, safety and compliance of the facility.

MEET OUR TEAM

At Presco Environmental we believe in the philosophy that people do business with people.
We are proud to say that our people are the number one reason our customers do business with us.