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Dunedin, New Zealand – 29 September 2025  

Dunedin-based Mastaplex Ltd has recently been named a finalist for several major awards, capping off another exciting year of growth and expansion for the company. 

Mastaplex has been announced as a finalist in the New Zealand International Business Awards (NZIBA), in the category Excellence in Innovation. Organised by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, the NZIBA is considered New Zealands premier business awards. As a finalist in the Innovation category, Mastaplex appears alongside a stellar line-up of New Zealand innovators such as ABB, Calocurb, CarePatron, Cleanery, Skellerup, and The Insides Company. Mastaplex is the only company from the Otago in named as a finalist in this category of the competition. 

The company was also named as a finalist in an impressive three categories of The Grand Business South Awards 2025. These awards, organised by the regional business association Business South, showcase companies from the Otago and Southland regions of New Zealand. Mastaplex is a finalist in Excellence in Innovation, Excellence in Science and Technology, and Excellence in Exporting). 

These successes come on the back of The International Dairy Federation (IDF) having announced that Mastaplex was a finalists in the 2025 iteration of its annual Dairy Innovation Awards. The company was recognised by the IDF for its flagship product, Mastatest, in the category Sustainable Farming Practices - Innovation in Animal Care in Farming.  

As a finalist in the IDF awards, Mastaplex joins a distinguished group of innovators from across the global dairy industry. The recognition underscores the company’s commitment to practical, forward-thinking solutions that support a more resilient and sustainable future for dairy farming. It marks the first time ever that a New Zealand company been named a finalist since these prestigious awards were established. 

Olaf Bork, CEO of Mastaplex, said: 

“We are delighted to have received this regional, national and international recognition of Mastaplex. 

“We’re very proud of the impact Mastatest is having on advancing dairy farming practices. It is widely recognised that we must reduce unnecessary antibiotic use to preserve the effectiveness of the medicines we have. With Mastatest, dairy farmers and veterinarians can make evidence-based decisions on the selective use of antibiotics for mastitis. Our smart data tools then enable herd-level analysis for improved long-term mastitis management. Ultimately this leads to better outcomes for the cow, the herd, and the wider community.” 

“We’re also very excited for the future. Our technology development pipeline includes new ways to maximise the utility for farmers of the data collected on farm, new product features and technologies, and new market opportunities. We’re only just getting started” 

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