Second-generation family business Bowhill Engineering traces its origins to the 1970s, when the current owners’ father started as a diesel mechanic with Bowhill Motors, which opened in the mid-1970s. In the early 1990s, with his two sons Simon and Jeremy joining the business and preferring to build rather than repair, the operation evolved into BowhillContinueContinue reading “Bowhill Engineering expands capability with major Okuma investment”
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Civil contractors celebrate people, infrastructure shaping Waikato
Remarkable projects futureproofing Hamilton’s airport, connecting roading for a major residential development and supporting the New Zealand Defence Force were recognised at the Waikato Civil Contractors New Zealand Hynds Construction Awards 2026. Hundreds of people from across the Waikato civil construction industry gathered at Claudelands Events Centre in Hamilton for a black-tie dinner and awardsContinueContinue reading “Civil contractors celebrate people, infrastructure shaping Waikato”
Pedestrian alert system ‘improves safety’ around mobile equipment
RCT has implemented its Pedestrian Alert System (PAS) at a north-west Queensland mining and smelting complex, providing a practical solution to improve awareness of personnel working around heavy equipment. The system is designed to improve operator awareness by detecting people within the camera field of view and providing real-time alerts to help operators identify andContinueContinue reading “Pedestrian alert system ‘improves safety’ around mobile equipment”
Confusion, compliance costs loom as health and safety reforms pass under urgency
Civil Contractors New Zealand says it is deeply disappointed the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill has passed through third reading without addressing fundamental flaws raised by an overwhelming majority of business submitters. “Good health and safety is essential to good civil construction operations. The regulatory carve-out creates a two-tier health and safety system that providesContinueContinue reading “Confusion, compliance costs loom as health and safety reforms pass under urgency”
Sandvik Coromant drilling delivers consistent high-volume holemaking
Manufacturers are placing greater emphasis on stabilising processes, strengthening operational resilience and achieving consistent output in high-volume production. Against this backdrop, Mikael Carlsson, product application specialist at metal cutting and manufacturing solutions expert Sandvik Coromant, explains how a holistic tooling strategy made a significant difference for direct-drive system manufacturer Hägglunds. Efficient drilling does not happenContinueContinue reading “Sandvik Coromant drilling delivers consistent high-volume holemaking”
Smart factories ‘need smarter safety systems’
In the world of modern manufacturing, machine safety is no longer limited to physical barriers and emergency stops. Today, connected safety systems are giving operators real-time visibility into risks, machine behaviour and potential failures before incidents occur. “There’s been a significant shift in the approach to machine safety,” says Geoff Thorpe, managing director of TurckContinueContinue reading “Smart factories ‘need smarter safety systems’”
When weight matters ‘aluminium isn’t the only option’
Aluminium is often the first material considered when weight reduction becomes a design objective, says Jared Knapp, sales manager for Industrial Tube Manufacturing. “While it can deliver significant mass savings, it also introduces higher material costs and different fabrication requirements,” says Knapp. He says that an alternative approach is to consider whether the same performanceContinueContinue reading “When weight matters ‘aluminium isn’t the only option’”
Stop-start infrastructure costs New Zealand $11.8 billion
New Zealand’s habit of pausing, cancelling and delaying infrastructure projects has cost the country an estimated $11.8 billion over the past 25 years, according to a recent report. The report, The cost of stopping: Assessing the “true cost” of delaying, deferring and cancelling infrastructure projects, was commissioned by Civil Contractors New Zealand, Infrastructure New ZealandContinueContinue reading “Stop-start infrastructure costs New Zealand $11.8 billion”
Foundation shift…
Stronger foundations through lower-emissions reinforcing steel New Zealand is building at pace. Cities are expanding, infrastructure demand is rising, and expectations around environmental performance are accelerating just as quickly. Yet beneath every building, bridge, and road lies a material that rarely gets public attention, reinforcing steel. It is invisible once poured, but its environmental impactContinueContinue reading “Foundation shift…”
Engineering foundation: Dematic marks 60 years of ‘automation innovation’
Dematic is celebrating 60 years of ‘innovation, engineering excellence and customer partnership’ across Australia and New Zealand, marking a milestone that traces the business from a small workshop on Sydney’s Northern Beaches to a global supplier of supply chain automation technology. The business was founded as Colby Engineering in 1966 by Gerry Hatton AM. BuiltContinueContinue reading “Engineering foundation: Dematic marks 60 years of ‘automation innovation’”
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