- Release Date: 13/03/15 15:31
- Summary: GENERAL: SEK: Seeka provides fire update
- Price Sensitive: No
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SEK 13/03/2015 15:31 GENERAL NOT PRICE SENSITIVE REL: 1531 HRS Seeka Kiwifruit Industries Limited GENERAL: SEK: Seeka provides fire update TAURANGA, 13 March, 2015 -- Seeka Kiwifruit Industries Ltd (NZX-SEK) updates the market on the progress with the fire at its Oakside site. While the fire extensively damaged the North Shed component of the complex, the core operating infrastructure and the bulk of the site is intact. The forecourt, canopy, packhouse [3 machines], offices, rear coolstore and pre-coolers and a number of central coolstores are all operational. Fire cause investigators have completed their work and the affected area of the site has been handed back to Seeka. The insurance claim has been accepted and Seeka is continuing to work with the loss adjusters, and Seeka's insurer's to assess, clean and repair and replace the damaged operational areas in order for Seeka to have full capacity at Oakside when required. Information systems are being replaced along with necessary equipment. No delay is expected at the site for early season harvest and Seeka is working with its engineers and suppliers to put in place a load out facility for the season. Any new building construction is expected to occur after this kiwifruit season. Seeka does not expect any impact to financial performance or the operational performance provided to its grower customers. For further information please contact: Michael Franks, Chief Executive 021-356-516 End CA:00261839 For:SEK Type:GENERAL Time:2015-03-13 15:31:37
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