When it comes to inspirational tradies, it’s hard to go past recently qualified general engineering apprentice Billy Robinson. The Ashburton 37-year-old dropped out of school at just 14, after years spent struggling with numeracy and literacy. He tried his hand at a host of different jobs (from dairy and crop farming to gold mining andContinueContinue reading “Ashburton father overcomes challenges and thrives in engineering apprenticeship”
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Rising star: Kiwi engineer recognised on global stage
Mount Maunganui-based aerospace engineer Keshika Warnakula has been named a 2025 Aerospace & Defence Rising Star by SAE Media Group, with the announcement published in Aerospace & Defence Technology magazine in the United States. The award recognises outstanding emerging talent shaping the future of the global aerospace industry. As a senior flight mechanics design engineerContinueContinue reading “Rising star: Kiwi engineer recognised on global stage”
NZ-built air force training aircraft honoured in Australia
A New Zealand-designed aircraft that has trained thousands of air force pilots around the world is being honoured by Australia’s aviation community this month, marking 50 years since the first CT-4 Airtrainer arrived in the country. Developed in Hamilton in the early 1970s, the CT-4 became a cornerstone of military flight training across the Asia-Pacific,ContinueContinue reading “NZ-built air force training aircraft honoured in Australia”
Intech Instruments Ltd
INTECH INSTRUMENTS
Monitoring. Instrumentation. Control.
Since 1986, Intech Instruments has been supporting New Zealand businesses with industrial instrumentation solutions.
Under the bridge… Watercare, Pipeline Civil partnership repairs critical Auckland Harbour Bridge watermain
With a million-dollar harbour view and thousands of commuters travelling overhead, crews have completed the first stage of Watercare’s critical watermain repairs under the Auckland Harbour Bridge. The work on North Shore Pipelines 1 and 2 is part of a $20 million plan to renew sections of the city’s water infrastructure over the next 18 months.ContinueContinue reading “Under the bridge… Watercare, Pipeline Civil partnership repairs critical Auckland Harbour Bridge watermain”
Expert export: Sutton Tools’ success propped by staff that ‘never want to leave’
An unwavering commitment to upskilling its people has helped keep tool maker Sutton Tools (NZ) out in front despite a string of setbacks including an earthquake, a pandemic, and in 2022, a fire that gutted its Kaiapoi factory. Now though, the future looks brighter than ever with a brand-new factory in Rangiora and a forward-focusedContinueContinue reading “Expert export: Sutton Tools’ success propped by staff that ‘never want to leave’”
Rockwell Automation appoints ‘innovation-focussed leader’ for South Pacific
Rockwell Automation, described as the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has announced the appointment of Adrian Giecco as regional director, South Pacific, effective July 1, 2025. Giecco will take over the role from Anthony Wong, who was recently promoted to vice president – enterprise software sales and consulting services –ContinueContinue reading “Rockwell Automation appoints ‘innovation-focussed leader’ for South Pacific”
NZ’s largest industrial development to anchor new SI freight network
The integration of Australasia’s largest industrial development with a new inland port is set to create a new multibillion-dollar manufacturing and logistics network and employ thousands in the South Island. Awarua Quadrant is a 513-hectare intermodal hub and renewable energy precinct – a vertically integrated ecosystem that brings together large-scale manufacturing, warehousing, rail-enabled freight stagingContinueContinue reading “NZ’s largest industrial development to anchor new SI freight network”
Modern manufacturing…
Preventing delays starts with maintenance Lero Innovation Ltd (previously Leabourn & Rose Ltd) has made a strategic shift to align with modern manufacturing – and with this comes sharpened focus on ensuring clients’ success in the longer term. “The top-tier machine tools and services you’ve always associated with the firm are now underpinned by anContinueContinue reading “Modern manufacturing…”
R&D keeps Biesse ‘at the cutting edge’
Biesse, established in 1969, is an international machinery manufacturer of integrated systems for processing various materials, including plastics and composites, aluminium, polymer, wood, glass, stone and metals which are utilised in different sectors, including construction, automotive, and aerospace. “With over 20 years of experience in New Zealand, Biesse is a leader in the kitchen andContinueContinue reading “R&D keeps Biesse ‘at the cutting edge’”
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