About us

YOU NEED A TEAM THAT SOLVES PROBLEMS.

Need just one custom part or thousands mass produced? We scale production for you. Need it overnight? We best get started. Don’t have a plan for your design? We will draw one up.

Founded in 1997, this is the benchmark Neil Precision set when Hans took the helm in 2012. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Neil Precision runs out of Hans passion for designing, building, rebuilding, repairing and machining parts. All to the same perfection and precision quality.

Starting from a homely shed in Horotio, we are now a engineering workshop that pride ourselves on personal service and cost-effective solutions to every client’s needs.

THE MAN WHO SETS THE BENCHMARK

Hans van Den Dolder qualified as a fitter turner in 1986 in South Africa. Working for a weapons manufacturer in various roles ranging from prototyping to fabricating 155mm Howitzer artillery barrels. Leaving South Africa to live in the Netherlands, Hans worked with companies machining parts for the food, automotive and heating industries.

Immigrating to New Zealand, farming machinery and then steel furniture manufacturer was his engineering call. Among all this, Hans has designed and built de-mountable staging, retractable seating; camper vans and parts; as well as rotary dairy components.

This range of experience and exposure to different work environments has been the key to success for Neil Precision in the engineering industry.

HANS VAN DEN DOLDER | DIRECTOR

THE TEAM

Meet the people behind the machines

HANS VAN DEN DOLDER

Director - Engineer

With more then 35 years experience across multiple industries, Hans has the knowledge to look at your problem, draft blueprint’s and engineer a solution quickly with excellent workmanship.

Our leading man!

MELINDA
Scandlyn

Operations Manager

Melinda oversees the production and manufacturing processes from start to completion. 

Melinda has an extraordinary eye for detail and accepts nothing short of perfection, so your product is in safe hands knowing Melinda’s on the job!

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Josh
Scandlyn

Logistics Manager

Josh heads the management of the supply chain, and seamlessly controls the acquisition, movement and distribution of supplies and goods/services. Josh can often be found planning and preparing a job, while working with our operations team to ensure the production process is smooth-sailing and streamlined.