Where know-how meets job-done

Hi, I’m Harry — Founder of VegTec

We’re a New Zealand-based operation dedicated to helping vegetable growers and processors get more from their machinery.

After years working hands-on with growers across the country, I saw a clear need for specialised, grower-focused support in the vegetable sector. Big machinery dealers weren’t always close enough, quick enough, or flexible enough. So I started VegTec to offer a better way.

With a strong background in vegetable machinery and a reputation for practical problem-solving, I help growers reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and keep things moving in times when it matters most. Whether it’s service, setup, or sourcing, my approach is always the same: honest advice, technical precision, and a focus on results.

I’ve built trusted relationships with suppliers and growers alike, and I know how to match the right tools to the right job - no matter the brand or complexity.

As a farmer’s son, I also understand the pressure of production seasons, the value of reliability, and the satisfaction of gear that just works. When you book a job, you want to know it’ll be done properly, on time, and without needing to chase it. That’s exactly how I operate.

VegTec is about trust, not transactions. Practical support, not just products.

Our Suppliers

Omnivent

Omnivent is a global specialist in crop storage, ventilation, and climate control systems. Their technology is used worldwide to help farmers, large-scale commercial growers, and processors maintain crop quality, reduce storage losses, and extend shelf life.

DOWNS

DOWNS brings over 160 years of agricultural mechanization expertise and cutting-edge technology — including AI-driven optical sorting — to deliver reliable, full-workflow post-harvest solutions for potato, onion, and root crop operations worldwide.

WIFO

With over 60 years of Dutch engineering expertise, WIFO delivers durable, high-performance machinery — from precision planters to heavy-duty forklift attachments — built to make agricultural and industrial operations more efficient and reliable.

Experience you can rely on

I’ve built my career by helping growers get more from their machines — whether it’s through smarter servicing, better setup, or simply being there when things go wrong.

What makes VegTec different?

  • One point of contact — me.

  • Flexible, honest service tailored to your operation.

  • Strong supplier relationships, local and global.

  • Practical solutions based on what works in the field.

Big machinery dealers weren’t always close enough, quick enough, or flexible enough. So I started VegTec to offer a better way.
— Harry Burgess, Managing Director