Raising the Bar in the Waikato: +IMPAC Launches All-in-One Health & Safety Hub

+IMPAC has opened a new Hamilton facility consolidating Fortus Safety, Safeworx, training programs, and advisory services into an all-in-one health and safety hub for the Waikato.

Raising the Bar in the Waikato: +IMPAC Launches All-in-One Health & Safety Hub

+IMPAC has opened a new, purpose-built health and safety hub in Hamilton, bringing together PPE, workwear, training, and advisory services under one roof. Located at 7 Northway Street, Te Rapa, Hamilton 3200, the facility is designed to help Waikato businesses move beyond basic compliance and embed safety as a core operational philosophy.

Safety is not a box to be ticked. It’s an ongoing way of working that demands expert guidance, focused training, and the right equipment. The new hub makes it easier for organisations to access all three in one place.

An Integrated Health & Safety Offering

The Hamilton hub consolidates four key +IMPAC offerings into a single, convenient location:

1. Practical PPE Retail Through Fortus Safety

Fortus Safety provides a comprehensive range of practical PPE for frontline teams, including:

  • Head, eye, and hearing protection
  • Hand and foot protection
  • Respiratory equipment
  • Fall protection and height safety gear

The focus is on fit-for-purpose equipment that supports real-world work environments across the Waikato’s diverse industries.

2. Specialised Workwear via Safeworx

Safeworx delivers durable, compliant workwear tailored to demanding conditions, such as:

  • High-visibility and flame-retardant garments
  • Wet-weather and cold-climate gear
  • Industry-specific uniforms for construction, manufacturing, agriculture, and infrastructure

By pairing PPE and workwear on-site, businesses can streamline procurement and ensure consistency across their teams.

3. Capability-Building Training Courses

The hub also serves as a regional training centre, offering courses designed to build practical capability at every level of an organisation. Training options include:

  • Health and safety representative training
  • Risk management and incident investigation
  • Leadership and governance-focused safety programmes
  • Task-specific and industry-focused safety courses

These programmes are built to be applied on the job, helping organisations turn knowledge into safer day-to-day practice.

4. Experienced Consulting and Advisory Services

+IMPAC’s consulting team is available from the Hamilton hub to support organisations with:

  • Risk assessments and critical risk management
  • Health and safety systems and strategy
  • Governance and board-level oversight
  • Culture, engagement, and performance improvement

This combination of advisory support and on-the-ground training helps align executive intent with frontline reality.

Built for the Waikato’s Diverse Industries

The Waikato region is home to a wide mix of sectors, including:

  • Manufacturing and processing
  • Construction and civil infrastructure
  • Agriculture, horticulture, and primary industries
  • Transport, logistics, and warehousing

Each sector faces distinct safety pressures, from machinery and mobile plant to hazardous substances, working at height, and remote or rural operations.

By establishing a dedicated hub in Hamilton, +IMPAC can provide face-to-face regional support from people who understand these local realities. This means:

  • Faster access to specialist consultation when issues arise
  • Training that reflects the specific risks and workflows of Waikato businesses
  • Practical, locally informed advice that connects policy with practice

Business Benefits: More Than Compliance

The new Hamilton hub is designed to help organisations achieve more than regulatory minimums. Key benefits include:

  • Face-to-face regional support

Direct access to health and safety specialists who can visit sites, understand operations, and build long-term relationships.

  • Faster access to specialist consultation

Local availability means quicker response times for assessments, incident reviews, and strategic advice.

  • Integrated procurement solutions

With Fortus Safety and Safeworx on-site, businesses can source PPE and workwear alongside training and advisory services, simplifying vendor management and improving consistency.

  • End-to-end expertise

+IMPAC works with boards, executives, managers, and frontline teams, helping align governance expectations with day-to-day practice on site.

This integrated approach supports organisations to create safer, more resilient operations that protect people and performance.

Advancing +IMPAC’s Mission: The Health + Safety Company

+IMPAC positions itself as “The Health + Safety Company”, with a clear mission: to help organisations move beyond compliance and build genuine safety culture.

The Hamilton hub is a tangible expression of that mission. By combining equipment, training, and expert advice in one location, +IMPAC aims to:

  • Make it easier for organisations to access the support they need
  • Encourage proactive, rather than reactive, safety management
  • Help leaders and workers see safety as an enabler of productivity, not a barrier

Safety culture is built over time, through consistent decisions, behaviours, and investments. The new Waikato hub is designed to support that journey at every stage.

Visit or Contact the Hamilton Hub

For more information or to discuss how the Hamilton hub can support your organisation:

Whether you need PPE, specialised workwear, targeted training, or strategic health and safety advice, +IMPAC’s new Waikato hub is ready to help you raise the bar.