MM Plastics, a division of Metal Manufactures Limited, is a group of specialist plastics and signage businesses which include Graphic Art Mart, Fluoro Pacific, Dotmar Engineering Plastics and Dotmar Injection Moulding. The group has now added New Zealand-based supplier to the print and signage industry, Computaleta, to the fold to ‘strengthen both its business and the wider industry in New Zealand’.
Computaleta operates New Zealand-wide out of four sites in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch
Mousa Elsarky, Executive General Manager of MM Plastics, says: “This is a long-term investment. Computaleta is highly respected for its technical expertise, product knowledge, and unwavering commitment to service - values that align closely with our own. Our focus is on strengthening their capability and providing the resources they need to continue delivering exceptional outcomes for customers well into the future.”
Computaleta was founded in 1982 by signage industry pioneer Noel Morrison, who has played a foundational role in shaping New Zealand’s signage landscape. Under the leadership of Morrison’s daughters, Arlette Farland, Janene Forde, and Adele Peterson, the company has evolved into a trusted national brand, now fronted by four branches across Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
Picture published in the Christchurch Star in 1961 with a caption that reads: ‘While few of the teens have thoughts of making art their career, 13-year-old Noel Morrison from Shirley Boys’ High School, hopes to become a sign-writer.The company is keen to assure customers that day-to-day operations, supplier relationships and customer service will continue as usual, with Farland, Forde and Peterson all remaining actively involved in the business. However, Noel Morrison will formally retire following the 1st September transition, concluding a stellar 43-year career. “What a journey: I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve built, growing this company from a small family business to a nationwide industry leader. But to stay competitive, the time was right, and MM Plastics is the right partner. I’m confident they’ll do right by our people, our customers, and the industry we love. The future is bright, and we hope that our customers will continue to support us.”
Farland adds: “The acquisition means our customers gain access to a broader range of products and support, our suppliers gain a stronger distribution partner, and our team gets to share in the success of the business moving forward.”
“We’re not shifting away from who we are — we’re building on the foundation we’ve created over the past four decades. This is about enhancing our strengths, ensuring stability, and positioning Computaleta for long-term success.”
