Nominations are now open for the 2026 Bunnings Trade Women in Apprenticeships Awards, recognising female apprentices working across New Zealand’s trades sector and supporting their early career development. Six apprentices will be selected to receive a support package valued at more than $11,000, designed to help them build their toolkits, training and practical experience asContinueContinue reading “Female apprentices recognised as trade careers gain momentum”
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Kiwi-founded SYOS Aerospace secures NZDF autonomous systems contract
Kiwi-founded defence technology company SYOS Aerospace has secured an agreement with the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) to supply a range of autonomous platforms and support services aimed at advancing the country’s uncrewed systems capability. The contract will see SYOS provide a portfolio of air, land and sea platforms while working alongside NZDF on aContinueContinue reading “Kiwi-founded SYOS Aerospace secures NZDF autonomous systems contract”
Lifting efficiency and safety…
Stratalign delivers ‘smarter way’ to handle melamine sheets Stratalign regularly partners with New Zealand manufacturers to improve productivity, efficiency, and workplace safety. “A recent project involved Acorn Furniture, a well-established Motueka-based manufacturer. They are renowned for its sustainably sourced, high-quality timber furniture and we were tasked to optimise the handling of full melamine sheets withinContinueContinue reading “Lifting efficiency and safety…”
Built-for industry…
Boge brings engineered clarity to oil-free compressed air With more than 118 years in engineering, German-based compressor specialist Boge delivers one-stop solutions for industrial compressed air needs across food and beverage, pharmaceutical, laser cutting, hospitals and chemical sector. As Zahid Rasool, Boge Compressors Australasia general manager, explains: “Dedicated Class 0 certified compressed air systems forContinueContinue reading “Built-for industry…”
Exporter confidence holds strong despite trade tensions
New Zealand exporters are holding their ground in the face of rising trade barriers, according to the 2025 ExportNZ DHL Export Barometer. The survey shows that two-thirds (79%) of exporters have maintained or grown their export volumes in the past year, with 59% expecting further growth in the coming 12 months. The findings come despiteContinueContinue reading “Exporter confidence holds strong despite trade tensions”
Timaru District set to be ‘hub for smart manufacturing’
For engineering-led businesses working across processing, precision agriculture and environmental innovation, Timaru District is fast becoming a location of strategic interest. Situated in New Zealand’s central South Island, the district offers strong infrastructure, a deeply embedded production base and room for growth in sectors requiring advanced engineering solutions. Venture Timaru’s targeted campaign, ‘Make Timaru YourContinueContinue reading “Timaru District set to be ‘hub for smart manufacturing’”
Weldwell: ‘Time to trade in the torch’
A new generation of heating is being ushered into New Zealand with the introduction of the Miller Pro-Heat 35 induction heating system from Weldwell New Zealand – and the company says its, “It’s a game changer”. The system not only heats up parts several hundred times faster than traditional heating methods, it’s also significantly safer, withContinueContinue reading “Weldwell: ‘Time to trade in the torch’”
Sustainability on-site delivers greener tools
New Zealand’s construction and demolition sector generates around half of the country’s landfill waste each year. With the typical new home build producing around four tonnes of waste, change is urgent. A collaboration led by 3R Group and Mitre 10 New Zealand has developed ‘Sustainability On-Site’, a new industry-led initiative to help residential builders reduceContinueContinue reading “Sustainability on-site delivers greener tools”
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’”
Socomec and NHP partnership targets growing demand for energy management
Socomec country manager, Australia and New Zealand, James Fraser, with NHP marketing manager – customer and channels, Daniel Hillhouse, right, signing the new partnership agreement Socomec, described as a leading manufacturer of electrical equipment with strong expertise in critical energy applications, has entered into a new exclusive distribution partnership with NHP for its energy managementContinueContinue reading “Socomec and NHP partnership targets growing demand for energy management”
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