What Qorox does

QOROX (legally QOROXNZ) is a New Zealand-based 3D concrete printing construction technology company founded in October 2019 in Hamilton. It operates a robotic extrusion system licensed from Netherlands-based CyBe Construction and adapted for NZ conditions - including seismic, fire, and waterproofing requirements - through its wholly-owned R&D subsidiary XD Innovations (XDi). The company prints structural walls, landscape features, marine habitat modules, and skateboard sculptures using a proprietary concrete mortar called Q-Ink, which uses 80% locally sourced materials, sets in approximately 5 minutes, and produces 30% less emissions than standard concrete. Walls achieve 35-50 MPa strength, were tested at 5,780 kg pulling force (versus 1,530 kg for braced timber framing), and are independently BRANZ-appraised as a replacement for masonry or concrete walls.

The business sells finished 3D-printed products and construction services directly to builders, architects, councils, and developers across residential, commercial, landscaping, civil infrastructure, and a small number of specialized applications such as marine conservation and ram-raid protection barriers. Revenue streams include direct supply-and-install, supply-only, design-to-print, printer leasing, and ongoing supply of Q-Ink mortar. A Regional Partner Program - launched in 2023 with Iconic Construction as the inaugural partner - extends the firm's reach without franchise fees. Marketing combines public 3D-printing demonstrations, council partnerships, regional media coverage, and a direct B2B sales motion focused on Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, and Hawke's Bay.

QOROX is privately held, founder/Managing Director Wafaey Swelim-led, and funded to date through Callaghan Innovation and NZ Product Accelerator grants rather than institutional venture capital. Notable milestones include the world's first solar passive house with 3D-printed concrete walls (Huia, February 2023), the first 3D-printed commercial building in the Southern Hemisphere (Creators Forest Lake childcare centre, March 2023), and NZ's first fully 3D-printed home in Paremoremo, Auckland (November 2023). The company currently operates a single 3D printer with a publicly stated ambition to scale to 20 machines and begin Australia and Pacific Island expansion.

Name

Qorox

Legal name

QOROXNZ

Website

https://qorox.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

QOROX is a Hamilton, New Zealand-based 3D concrete printing company that designs, prints, and supplies structural walls, buildings, and landscape features for residential, commercial, civil, and council customers using proprietary Q-Ink mortar and licensed CyBe construction technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

3D Printed Concrete Construction Manufacturing

NAICS

Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (3273), Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (32739)

SIC

Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick (3272), Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270)

akta.pro primary industry

Architecture, Construction & Concrete 3D Printing Services (IMAAADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction-Scale 3D Printers (Concrete/Building Systems) (IMAAAAAF), Construction & Architecture (Additive End-Use Components) (IMAAAEAK)

Keywords

• 3D printed concrete
• Construction manufacturing
• Additive construction
• Robotic concrete printing
• Prefabricated building systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamilton

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. 3D Printed Construction Products: Direct sale of 3D printed concrete products including walls for residential and commercial buildings, landscape features (benches, planters, retaining walls), and civil infrastructure (manholes, barriers, sea walls). Products are either supplied and installed, supplied only, or design-to-print services.
2. Construction Services: Full-service construction projects including supply and installation of 3D printed walls, with traditional building elements (roof, floor slab) handled by traditional contractors or the company's build partners.
3. Printer Leasing: QOROX offers printer leasing options as part of their service offerings for partners or customers who want to operate their own 3D printing equipment.
4. Mortar/Printing Material Supply: Supply of proprietary QOROX mortar/concrete 'ink' for 3D printing operations, with 80% locally sourced materials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

QOROX manufactures 3D printed concrete structures for residential and commercial construction using robotic printing technology licensed from CyBe Construction and adapted for New Zealand conditions. The company sells printed structural walls, landscape features, civil infrastructure elements, and custom designs using its proprietary Q-Ink mortar, offering supply-and-install, supply-only, and design-to-print services. Products include houses, commercial buildings, benches, planters, safety barriers, marine modules, and skateable sculptures.

Product overview

QOROX is a New Zealand-based 3D concrete printing construction technology company offering a portfolio of products through additive manufacturing. The core offering includes 3D Printed Houses for residential construction and 3D Printed Commercial Buildings for commercial applications, both utilizing the company's proprietary Q-Ink concrete material. Supporting product lines encompass Landscaping & Civil products (benches, planters, retaining walls, bridges, sea walls), 3D Printed Safety Barriers for retail ram raid protection, Marine Conservation Modules, and 3D Printed Skateable Sculptures. The company operates through a Regional Partner Program, supplying technology and materials to authorized partners. All products leverage CyBe Construction technology adapted for New Zealand conditions, with BRANZ appraisal as a replacement for masonry or concrete walls.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Q-Ink: QOROX's proprietary 3D printing ink/mortar made from locally sourced materials with special low-carbon properties, producing 30% less emissions than normal concrete
• XD Innovations (XDi)

Products and services

• 3D Printed Houses Residential homes constructed using 3D printed concrete technology. Can be built up to 3 storeys on flat or sloping sections, with walls printed in approximately one week at speeds of up to 4.5 square metres per hour. Targeted at homeowners, property developers, and builders seeking faster, more durable residential construction.
• 3D Printed Commercial Buildings Commercial structures including childcare centres, offices, retail spaces, schools, and industrial buildings featuring 3D printed concrete walls with fire ratings and acoustic performance. Targeted at commercial builders, developers, and businesses requiring faster construction with design flexibility and durability.
• Landscaping & Civil Products Wide range of landscape and civil construction products including benches, retaining walls, bridges, protective barriers, planters, swimming pools, climbing walls, holding tanks, sculptures, toilet blocks, acoustic walls, median reservations, manholes, rain gardens, picnic tables, and sea walls. Targeted at councils, landscape architects, and civil contractors seeking custom landscape features and infrastructure.
• 3D Printed Safety Barriers Customised 3D printed concrete protective barriers for retail security, including planter boxes, seating, and street furniture designed to protect against ram raids and vehicular damage. Features custom textures and designs. Targeted at retailers and commercial property owners.
• Marine Conservation Modules 3D printed concrete modules designed to enhance marine ecosystems, featuring artificial habitats that mimic natural features of limpets and barnacles to foster rockpool effects for marine life regeneration. Targeted at government development agencies and conservation organisations.
• 3D Printed Skateable Sculptures Custom-designed 3D printed concrete skateable features including quarterpipes, skateable art ledges, and large wave features for skateparks, offering unique designs at lower cost than traditional production methods. Targeted at councils and skatepark developers.
• Q-Ink (3D Printing Ink) Proprietary 3D printing concrete 'ink' formulated with 80% locally sourced materials from New Zealand, producing 30% less emissions than normal concrete. Sets in approximately 5 minutes and achieves 35 MPa strength. Supplied to printer leasing customers and regional partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 75% faster construction than traditional methods
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CyBe ConstructioncoreTechnology or Integration · 1 November 2020Netherlands-based technology provider that produces hardware, software, and materials for 3D concrete printing. QOROX signed a partnership agreement for NZ rights to CyBe's technology. CyBe provides ongoing support, and QOROX recognized as Major Contributor to 3D printing construction while CyBe is recognized as Major Stakeholder.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• PERI Group: Global formwork and scaffolding company that has entered 3D construction printing via partnership with COBOD and offers printers and printed-building services. Comparable as a broad construction-industry incumbent adding 3DCP capabilities.
• COBOD International: Denmark-based global leader in 3D construction printing printers and services, with projects across Europe, the US, Africa, and Asia. Comparable in offering (construction-scale 3D printers and turnkey printing services) but with far larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• ICON: US-based 3D-printed home builder using proprietary Vulcan technology; raised substantial venture funding and operates at materially larger scale. Comparable in product (3D printed residential and commercial buildings) and target customer (developers, governments addressing housing supply).
• Winsun (Yingchuang Building Technique): China-based pioneer in construction-scale 3D printing using proprietary concrete printing technology, with large-scale residential and infrastructure projects globally. Comparable technology category and end-uses (printed walls, landscape features, civil structures) at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• XtreeE: France-based 3D concrete printing company specializing in architectural and structural concrete elements for construction and infrastructure. Comparable technology stack and target customer base (architects, developers, councils) but with European market focus.
• CyBe Construction: Netherlands-based 3D concrete printing technology company that licenses its hardware, software, and materials to Qorox for NZ and is itself a global commercial 3DCP operator. Direct peer and licensor — competes in the same product category while supplying Qorox's core tech.
• Mighty Buildings: US-based company using 3D printing (primarily polymer/composite, with concrete efforts) to produce prefabricated homes. Comparable business model of factory-produced 3D printed housing for residential and commercial customers; competing for similar housing-shortage-driven demand.

Regional players

• Luyten 3D: Australia-based 3D construction printing company with mobile printers and proprietary concrete mixes, focused on Australian, Asia-Pacific, and disaster-relief housing. Directly relevant as an APAC peer targeting the same geographies Qorox plans to enter.

Emerging players

• Contour Crafting Corporation: US-based pioneer in automated construction-scale 3D printing (originally academic at USC), targeting disaster relief and affordable housing. Comparable in end-application (printed buildings) though at earlier commercialization stage.

Others

• Holcim (LafargeHolcim): Global building materials giant with its own 3D concrete printing initiatives (TectorPrint, partnerships with COBOD and others). Adjacent/ecosystem participant as a major concrete supplier whose Q-Ink-equivalent sustainable concrete mixes could compete for the same low-carbon procurement budgets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/QOROX

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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