McDonald{s Lime

Since 1865 the McDonald{s brand has been synonymous with quality New  Zealand Lime.  For more information, or to place an order, call us today  or visit our website. McDonald’s is majority-owned by Holcim (New Zealand) Ltd and part owned by New Zealand Steel.Mc Donald{s Lime LogoIt all began in 1865, when lime burner James McDonald opened for business in the Otago Peninsula. The company prospered despite the difficult economic conditions at the time and by the 1930s was supplying the entire South Island with lime.In 1968 following a capital restructuring which saw Holcim (known as Milburn at the time) become a major shareholder, McDonald’s Lime moved northwards to the Waitomo region.Our QuarryPresently McDonald’s Lime owns and mines the country’s largest single lime quarry at Oparure, just North of Te Kuiti. This 67-hectare quarry is located on top of the rich Waitomo strata and produces exceptionally high-grade limestone.Our Manufacturing PlantsOtorohangaAt Otorohanga 20km north of Oparure quarry we operate two rotary lime kilns. This plant manufactures high quality burnt and hydrated lime products which are supplied to domestic and export customers across the South Pacific.At the Otorohanga site we have specialised teams such as laboratory staff and facilities. This team test and report results which monitors the quality and consistency of our products.In addition we have experienced production, engineering and maintenance teams who work tirelessly to maintain, manage and improve operations.