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Asbestos: The danger we still don’t see

By Brett Murray, chief executive, Site Safe NZ Asbestos is often seen as a problem of the past. New Zealand banned imports of asbestos products in 2016, but the truth is more confronting: asbestos remains our leading work-related killer, claiming the lives of around 220 people every year. Those deaths are today’s toll from pastContinueContinue reading “Asbestos: The danger we still don’t see”

Brown Brothers showcase F&B processing solutions

Brown Brothers Engineers Flow Technology Ltd (BBE Flow Technology), part of the AxFlow Group, joined Brown Brothers Engineers (BBE) at this year’s Foodtech Packtech show to showcase integrated fluid handling and flow control solutions for New Zealand’s food and beverage sector. A key player in the processing space, BBE Flow Technology is the exclusive NewContinueContinue reading “Brown Brothers showcase F&B processing solutions”

Timaru’s the place ‘where food tech thrives’

Venture Timaru’s bold ‘Make Timaru Your Business’ campaign is capturing attention – and for good reason, according to the company. “With the South Island’s food bowl as its backdrop, Timaru District is fast becoming recognised as a prime location for food tech innovation, where established businesses are already leading the way,” says Nigel Davenport, CEOContinueContinue reading “Timaru’s the place ‘where food tech thrives’”

Customer focus…

Vemag: A ‘pillar of innovation’ in food processing and packaging Established in 2002, Vemag New Zealand Pty Ltd has “solidified its position as a cornerstone in the food processing and packaging machinery sector” across Australia and New Zealand. Headquartered in Redland Bay, Queensland, the company says it has consistently demonstrated a commitment to excellence, innovation,ContinueContinue reading “Customer focus…”

Salt, sea, and stamina: boat maintenance with Atlas Copco

In the demanding world of superyacht refits, reliability is everything. For Pendennis Vilanova, Atlas Copco’s portable air compressors are bringing precision, efficiency, and durability – even in the toughest coastal conditions. Nestled on the Mediterranean coast in Vilanova i la Geltrú, Spain, Pendennis Vilanova is a world-class refit and repair facility specialising in luxury superyachts.ContinueContinue reading “Salt, sea, and stamina: boat maintenance with Atlas Copco”

Watercare opens new treatment plant

Watercare officially opened the new Snells Beach Wastewater Treatment Plant, marking a significant milestone in its $450 million programme investment to transform wastewater services for the Warkworth and Snells/Algies communities. The treatment plant is now taking more than half of Warkworth’s wastewater flows, with the new pump station in Lucy Moore Memorial Park, a five-kilometreContinueContinue reading “Watercare opens new treatment plant”

‘Powerful solution’ to timber sector challenges

New Zealand’s timber sector is facing a number of challenges including labour shortages, climbing operating costs and downtime risks, as well as market fluctuations such as a decline in demand for timber by large export markets. However, the reprieve of US tariffs is welcome news for the sector, ensuring that it can continue exporting toContinueContinue reading “‘Powerful solution’ to timber sector challenges”

Industry stalwart passes: Simon John Lucas of Lucas Machinery

The New Zealand business community is mourning the loss of Simon John Lucas, founder of Lucas Machinery, who passed away on September 5, 2025. Born on December 3, 1952, Simon devoted his professional life to shaping one of the country’s most recognised names in industrial machinery. In 1980, Simon and his wife Catherine established LucasContinueContinue reading “Industry stalwart passes: Simon John Lucas of Lucas Machinery”

Hydraulink celebrates 80 years

Hydraulink is celebrating 80 years of supporting industries across New Zealand, Australia, and the Asia-Pacific. Founded in 1945 as Burr & Douglas, the business began in a small Auckland workshop, supplying agricultural customers before moving to Pukekohe in 1953 to manufacture hydraulic fittings. The Hydraulink brand launched in 1973, quickly recognised for its bold yellowContinueContinue reading “Hydraulink celebrates 80 years”

‘We build the standards, why are we footing the bill?’

Every building we step into, every bridge we cross, every piece of infrastructure we rely on is made safer by standards. These technical documents guide engineers, architects, builders, and regulators in designing and constructing a resilient built environment. Yet the system that funds New Zealand’s standards is broken, according to the New Zealand Heavy EngineeringContinueContinue reading “‘We build the standards, why are we footing the bill?’”