Britz says having the scooper made in the city gives him confidence; he knows it will be delivered on time due to the much shorter logistical chain. Businesses want products on their shelves all the time rather than sporadically.
Britz says because Palmerston North is already a distribution hub it makes sense to start rebuilding the city's manufacturing industry.
Britz used to be a dog owner and to deal with his pooch's poop he wanted something lightweight, easy to use and that wouldn't get his hands dirty.
The concept came to him while riding his bike in the space of 15 minutes and the unique design is now patented.
Users' hands don't need to touch the soiled bag, poop or bottom of the scooper.
A QR code on the scooper's packaging takes users to a video showing how to insert a bag into the loop, scoop up the poop and then carry the closed bag to the bin.
There is a built-in bag holder and the scooper can also be used for cat poo or faeces of other animals. It has export potential, Britz says.
• The Slick Stick is available from Mitre 10 Mega in Palmerston North.
