Russell Bennetto Recognised with Honorary Life Membership
Friday, 15 November 2024
At the 2024 Concrete NZ Conference Awards held at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, Russell Bennetto of Busck Prestressed Concrete Ltd received Concrete NZ Honorary Life Membership in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to the concrete industry.
 Russell Bennetto of Busck Prestressed Concrete accepts his Concrete NZ Honorary Life Membership.
With over two decades of dedication, Russell has been a cornerstone of governance and proponent of innovation. His journey includes serving as President of Precast New Zealand (2006–2008), a member of the Cement & Concrete Association of New Zealand
(CCANZ)/Concrete NZ Boards (2014–2020) and playing a pivotal role in uniting legacy associations into what we now know as Concrete NZ in 2017. His vision and commitment helped fortified industry collaboration and strategic progress.
As the leader of Busck Prestressed Concrete Ltd, Russell has guided this 80-year-old Whangarei-based company to become New Zealand’s largest multi-product precast concrete manufacturer. His efforts have boosted local employment, driven industry growth,
and fostered regional pride.
Russell’s influence extends beyond business. He has been a relentless advocate for health and safety, driving strand lifting eye testing, and championing fair trade practices and training. His support for community charities and Northland sports highlights
his role as both an industry leader and community advocate.
2024 Conference Awards
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