In June 2021, HERA published its Steel Recycling Report that indicated an impressive 74% of scrap steel in New Zealand was recycled. The recycling of steel not only provides significant environmental benefits but also helps to secure the future of the steel industry. Recycled steel is cheaper and easier to produce (recycling steel saves almost 74% of the overall energy used in production), saves natural resources, and prevents excess greenhouse gas usage.
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Seismometers to give clearer image of subduction zone earthquakes
Scientists hope that the deployment of new ocean-bottom seismometers off the east coast of Wellington will help reveal the earthquake and tsunami potential for a ‘locked’ part of the Hikurangi Subduction Zone. But before then, plenty of work needs to be done.
Climate action: Engineering change
Engineering New Zealand says it is time for industry to accelerate climate action. And the good news is that many companies are already stepping up to the challenge – WSP being one.
Treotham: Supplying quality, major brands to key industries
As the exclusive distributor for the many international product lines, Treotham customers gain from its local presence and the extensive knowledge and experience of the company’s staff.
NZ Safety Blackwoods taking care of your technical problems with technical solutions
Many people not in the engineering industry wouldn’t know what an actuator is, says NZ Safety Blackwoods, but we all use them every day.
NZ Duct+Flex: The climate crisis – the future for dust
As the world attempts to find ways to reduce the carbon footprint by reducing energy consumption, NZ Duct+Flex is installing modern, state-of-the-art dust extraction systems into factories across New Zealand and Australia.
Amada now offers direct sales and support
Amada Oceania has established its own operations in New Zealand, now providing direct technical and sales support, together with a new technology and training centre planned for 2022.
Cobot welding… Lorch helps optimise welding in Australia, New Zealand
It is a well-known fact that the welding industry has a global shortage of welders says David Wilton, managing director at Lorch South Pacific.
HeliMods takes off… Aerospace manufacturer digitalises design, manufacturing
It’s upwards and upwards for HeliMods. The Australian aerospace technology manufacturer has partnered with Siemens to leverage its Xcelerator software portfolio to fully digitalise its entire product design and manufacturing process, making it the first company of its size in the Australian aerospace sector to do so.
School is in… How polishing grades are measured
Staff at Global Stainless are expert in metal polishing offering finishes from dairy grade through to # 8 super mirror, and they know their stuff.
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