Moddex continues to challenge the norm

There are many companies that seem satisfied to spend the course of their history, from the day they open their doors to the moment they are wound up, without making any particular change to the product or service they offer. Then there are the “disrupters”; firms imaginative enough to look for the gaps in theContinueContinue reading “Moddex continues to challenge the norm”

Elgi offers world-class warranty programmes in NZ

Elgi Equipments, described as one of the world’s leading air compressor manufacturers, recently launched what it describes a world-class 5-year warranty programme for its Airmate EGRD series of non-cyclic refrigerated dryers in New Zealand. Renowned for having some of the most extensive standard warranty programmes in the industry across its oil-lubricated and oil-free screw airContinueContinue reading “Elgi offers world-class warranty programmes in NZ”

ATNZ’s training initiatives ignite spark to address welder shortage

ATNZ is taking strides to address the acute shortage of skilled welders in New Zealand. “The lack of skilled labour is causing problems across the engineering and manufacturing sectors with the latest data from the Heavy Engineering Research Association (HERA) reporting that 72% of welding sector employers have personally had trouble employing experienced welders,” saysContinueContinue reading “ATNZ’s training initiatives ignite spark to address welder shortage”

How the steel industry is tracking toward low-carbon design

By Dr Troy Coyle, HERA CEO The sustainability targets of the steel industry are ambitious and far-reaching – and thanks to the collaborative and focused mahi of many contributors, those targets are inching closer by the week. HERA has received $150,000 from BRANZ, funded by the building research levy, to support its $772,000 low-carbon designContinueContinue reading “How the steel industry is tracking toward low-carbon design”

Aviation engineering takes flight

Air New Zealand and Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) – Te Pūkenga have signed an agreement to work together in responding to the country’s skills needs for aviation engineering. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the national carrier and the business division for the country’s network for vocational education opens new opportunities for studentsContinueContinue reading “Aviation engineering takes flight”

Elevate your business performance and results

It is estimated that the global ERP market growth in 2023 will be 12.3%. It’s a clear sign that despite economic uncertainty and supply chain challenges, the manufacturing industry is poised to thrive. Equally important, manufacturing leaders are turning to ERP business solutions to gain the insight and capabilities they need to succeed and combatContinueContinue reading “Elevate your business performance and results”

New Miller Vortex HDV gives next level welding respiratory protection

Protecting the respiratory health of welders during grinding and welding operations is crucial to ensuring a safe and healthy work environment. In recent years, there has been a growing demand for respiratory protection that not only offers increased protection, but also enhances comfort and visibility while welding. These advantages are particularly important within industries thatContinueContinue reading “New Miller Vortex HDV gives next level welding respiratory protection”

Women in Trades campaign empowers females

BCITO, a work-based learning division of Te Pūkenga, has recently kick-started its Women in Trades Campaign which aims to empower and encourage women to pursue careers in the building and construction industry, breaking barriers and fostering gender diversity in traditionally male-dominated fields. “This is a critical issue facing our sector, and while we have madeContinueContinue reading “Women in Trades campaign empowers females”

Gates donates bikes to kids at sales conference

Gates Australia, a “global leader in power transmission and fluid transfer solutions,” ended its 2023 Annual Sales Conference in charitable fashion with one of the activities culminating in some great corporate philanthropy. The activity involved teams racing against the clock to assemble children’s bikes for a charitable cause. The team-building efforts created a meaningful andContinueContinue reading “Gates donates bikes to kids at sales conference”

Advanced fire research presents useful finding for engineers and steel industry

By Dr Troy Coyle, CEO, HERA Alongside a University of Auckland researcher, Charles Clifton, structural steel experts at HERA, Fanqin Meng, Nandor Mago, and Kaveh Andisheh, have evaluated the structural fire performance of steel car park frames caused by vehicle fires. They also have numerically validated the reliability and accuracy of a new structural fireContinueContinue reading “Advanced fire research presents useful finding for engineers and steel industry”