Banter at smoko is part of the nine-to-five for most Kiwi tradies – but if English is not your first language, workroom chit chat can be confusing. A new programme developed by BCITO and Education Unlimited is making life easier for non-native English-speaking apprentices, building their confidence, boosting their English language skills, and supporting themContinueContinue reading “Non-native English speaking apprentices get support from BCITO”
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Streat Control (NZ) Ltd
Discover a new era of industrial excellence with Streat Control, now proudly part of AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty Ltd.
Pack King re-stocks and is ready to supply
Melbourne-based Pack King has just opened a new container full of its powered floor crane range. “The last two containers went in a flash,” says the company. Since their introduction a few months ago, they have completely sold out twice! “If you’ve ever used a manual floor crane, you would know how annoying the dozensContinueContinue reading “Pack King re-stocks and is ready to supply”
Celebrating 75 years: SMEC unveils global growth plans
Global engineering, management and development consultancy SMEC has unveiled new global growth plans and a bold new look as it celebrates 75 years in business. An Australian-born company established by the Australian Government in 1949 to build the Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme, SMEC has grown to be a global engineering leader working on the world’sContinueContinue reading “Celebrating 75 years: SMEC unveils global growth plans”
Xero Beautiful Business Fund: $80,000 prize pool for Kiwi small businesses
Xero, a global small business platform, has announced the return of the Xero Beautiful Business Fund for 2024 — an initiative offering more than $750,000 globally in funding to support small businesses and nonprofits with their growth plans and help drive future success. At least $80,000 will go to small businesses across New Zealand, withContinueContinue reading “Xero Beautiful Business Fund: $80,000 prize pool for Kiwi small businesses”
Engineering and architecture firms close the gender pay equity gap
A group of engineering and architecture firms have closed the gender pay equity gap after a campaign by The Diversity Agenda to ensure men and women in the same roles receive the same pay. The Insights 2024 report, released at The Diversity Agenda Accord Summit at Parliament, shows the gender pay equity gap has fallenContinueContinue reading “Engineering and architecture firms close the gender pay equity gap”
EQM Industrial acquires conveyor division of Autoline Automation
EQM Industrial Ltd has announced the acquisition of the conveyor division of Autoline Automation, a manufacturer well-known for innovative designs and now dedicated to advancing robotics and automation across Australasia. The division takeover took effect on July 1, 2024. EQM Industrial director and general manager, Anthony Bloxham, says: “The acquisition enhances our product portfolio andContinueContinue reading “EQM Industrial acquires conveyor division of Autoline Automation”
OPINION: The Tohu App – how cultural mapping can boost industry growth
By Dr Troy Coyle, HERA CEO Our engineering, construction and manufacturing sectors are struggling to find talent. We need to be far more inclusive so we can unlock the potential of a diverse future workforce and all the benefits they bring to our mahi (work). I have for some time spoken about this based onContinueContinue reading “OPINION: The Tohu App – how cultural mapping can boost industry growth”
Kiwi youth excel on robotics world stage
Kiwis shone bright at the Vex Robotics World Championships held in the US recently. Fifteen local teams represented ‘KiwiBots, Aotearoa’, competing across all five divisions and bringing home six world titles. In excess of 30,000 teams competed from more than 70 countries, with 2500 teams invited to the big event in elementary, middle, high schoolContinueContinue reading “Kiwi youth excel on robotics world stage”
New manager of Bonfiglioli New Zealand, company expands in Sydney
Bonfiglioli New Zealand has announced the promotion of Paul Savage to the role of New Zealand country manager. Savage joined Bonfiglioli New Zealand in 2008, as the company’s national sales manager. Following a brief hiatus in 2023 and has now re-joined Bonfiglioli New Zealand to take up the reins as the new country manager. “I’mContinueContinue reading “New manager of Bonfiglioli New Zealand, company expands in Sydney”
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