Pertronic Industries founder and managing director David Percy formally received the badge of the Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit at an investiture ceremony at Parliament on Wednesday 17 September.

He is pictured with Governor General Dame Cindy Kiro.

As outlined in the King’s Birthday Honours List, since starting Pertronic 43 years ago, the Lower Hutt headquartered production plant is the only operational New Zealand-based manufacturer of advanced automatic fire detection and alarm systems.

The citation mentions David’s commitment to relentless fire detection Research and Development, and recognition by fire protection associations for his contributions to the wider industry.

David is an Electrical Engineer and Fellow Member of Engineering NZ, and in addition to the ONZM, David has received multiple business and innovation awards.

“It is a great honour to be recognised at this level,” says David.

“Much of the credit should also be directed at the wider Pertronic team in New Zealand, Australia and the United States. Without everyone else’s contribution there would not be the products and business that help protect people and property.”

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