New Zealand’s steel industry is set to undergo a major transformation with the launch of New Zealand Steel’s new electric arc furnace (EAF) in late 2025. “This project is more than an upgrade,” says Israel MacDonald, sustainability manager at Pacific Steel. “It’s a decisive move towards sustainable steel production, ensuring Pacific Steel – and ourContinueContinue reading “How Pacific Steel is reducing, reusing and reimagining”
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Don’t ignore basics: Tips for fittings and tubing maintenance
So often people get caught up in high-tech system upgrades, that they tend to neglect the basics such as the perfect simplicity of one of the greatest pairings in pneumatics: fittings and tubing. “In pneumatics, fittings and tubing are essential, complementary products used to connect and direct compressed air throughout a system,” says Robert Taylor,ContinueContinue reading “Don’t ignore basics: Tips for fittings and tubing maintenance”
Evening of celebrate for safety stars
Fiona Brabant – Cook Brothers winner in the Dominion Constructors Future Safety Leader Award. Some 340 industry leaders, innovators, and safety stalwarts gathered for Site Safe’s ‘2025 Evening of Celebration’, the largest health and safety event in the construction industry. The annual event, which recognises outstanding contributions in health and safety in the construction industry,ContinueContinue reading “Evening of celebrate for safety stars”
Financial hardship at its highest level since 2020
New Zealand businesses and consumers continue to face significant economic challenges in 2025, with data from Centrix revealing a 38% year-on-year increase in company liquidations. The services sector including advertising, accounting, and management consulting have all seen a rapid increase in company insolvencies in recent months. Meanwhile, insights collected from Buy NZ Made’s 1400 smallContinueContinue reading “Financial hardship at its highest level since 2020”
Kaeser continues midget racing support
Kaeser Compressors NZ has continued its sponsorship of Tylar Browne Racing (TBR) for a second year. One of New Zealand’s rising F2 Midget racing stars, Tylar Browne continues to make his mark on the racing circuit with passion, perseverance, and dedication. Now in his fourth competitive season, he has proven to be a formidable forceContinueContinue reading “Kaeser continues midget racing support”
Auckland’s ‘game-changing’ electric hydrofoil boat
Auckland hosted the New Zealand debut of the Candela C-8, described as the “world’s best-selling electric hydrofoil boat”. The C-8 was showcased the “cutting-edge technology” behind New Zealand’s first electric foiling ferry, which Candela is set to deliver. Ferries contribute significantly to Auckland’s transport emissions — something Candela says its technology can help mitigate. TheContinueContinue reading “Auckland’s ‘game-changing’ electric hydrofoil boat”
Exciting future for female engineering apprentice at Buckleys
When Paris McCann first stepped through the doors of Buckley Systems Ltd, she never dreamed she would become an apprentice – but fast forward four years and all that has changed. Now, she’s forging an exciting career in the manufacturing sector and is set to become one of the first-ever Buckley employees to complete aContinueContinue reading “Exciting future for female engineering apprentice at Buckleys”
Tracks to the future: Precision machining for tomorrow’s rail
The world’s railway network spans over 1.3 million route-kilometres. Urban and high-speed rail infrastructures have scaled up rapidly over the past decade, laying the foundation for convenient, low-emissions transport. As one of the most efficient modes of transport for freight and passengers, continued investment in rail forms a high priority for a more sustainable, resilient future.ContinueContinue reading “Tracks to the future: Precision machining for tomorrow’s rail”
Hydraulink plays part Team New Zealand victory
Emirates Team New Zealand become the first team to win the America’s Cup three times in a row, with a 7-2 victory in the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup in Barcelona last October. “In challenging conditions, last year’s America’s Cup had electrifying races, with Emirates Team New Zealand being pushed to the limit by IneosContinueContinue reading “Hydraulink plays part Team New Zealand victory”
LDV seven-year warranty ‘keeps businesses moving’
LDV, the distributor of New Zealand’s largest range of commercial vehicles, has enhanced its customer offering with an extensive 7-year warranty package. The company says that the new warranty is a commitment to Kiwi families and businesses to keep them moving, ‘delivering peace of mind for years to come’. Any LDV vehicle purchased from JanuaryContinueContinue reading “LDV seven-year warranty ‘keeps businesses moving’”
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