We’re at Rocklabs with Mike Christman, CEO of Scott Technology — the 112-year-old Kiwi engineering company that specialises in the design and manufacture of automated production and robotics.

Mike explains how the company  is transforming mining, protein processing, logistics, and appliance manufacturing by replacing manual tasks with AI-driven, automated systems.

He shares why margins are improving, what’s behind the company’s “Destination 2030” plan,and why the biggest barrier to automation isn’t competitors — it’s customer mindset.

Plus, Mike’s personal journey from London to New Zealand, and plans for the company to become far more visible to investors.

For more or to watch on YouTube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch

Recorded on 22nd October 2025 -  All commentary reflects the timing of the original conversation.

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We&rsquo;re at Rocklabs with Mike Christman, CEO of Scott Technology &mdash; the 112-year-old Kiwi engineering company that specialises in the design and manufacture of automated production and robotics.
Mike explains how the company&nbsp; is transforming mining, protein processing, logistics, and appliance manufacturing by replacing manual tasks with AI-driven, automated systems.
He shares why margins are improving, what&rsquo;s behind the company&rsquo;s &ldquo;Destination 2030&rdquo; plan,and why the biggest barrier to automation isn&rsquo;t competitors &mdash; it&rsquo;s customer mindset.
Plus, Mike&rsquo;s personal journey from London to New Zealand, and plans for the company to become far more visible to investors.
For more or to watch on YouTube&mdash;check out <a href="http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch">http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch</a>
Recorded on 22nd October 2025 -&nbsp; All commentary reflects the timing of the original conversation.
Shared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Australia Limited (ABN 94 648 811 830; AFSL 529893) in Australia and Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand. It is not financial advice. Information provided is general only and current at the time it&rsquo;s provided, and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation and needs. We do not provide recommendations and you should always read the disclosure documents available from the product issuer before making a financial decision. Our disclosure documents and terms and conditions&mdash;including a Target Market Determination and IDPS Guide for Sharesies Australian customers&mdash;can be found on our relevant Australian or NZ website.
Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. If you require financial advice, you should consider speaking with a qualified financial advisor. Past performance is not a guarantee of future performance.
Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own.
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The Kiwi robotics company you might not have heard of

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