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Second-generation family business Bowhill Engineering traces its origins to the 1970s, when the current owners’ father started as a diesel mechanic with Bowhill Motors, which opened in the mid-1970s. In the early 1990s, with his two sons Simon and Jeremy joining the business and preferring to build rather than repair, the operation evolved into BowhillContinueContinue reading “Bowhill Engineering expands capability with major Okuma investment”

Aluminium is often the first material considered when weight reduction becomes a design objective, says Jared Knapp, sales manager for Industrial Tube Manufacturing. “While it can deliver significant mass savings, it also introduces higher material costs and different fabrication requirements,” says Knapp. He says that an alternative approach is to consider whether the same performanceContinueContinue reading “When weight matters ‘aluminium isn’t the only option’”

New Zealand’s habit of pausing, cancelling and delaying infrastructure projects has cost the country an estimated $11.8 billion over the past 25 years, according to a recent report. The report, The cost of stopping: Assessing the “true cost” of delaying, deferring and cancelling infrastructure projects, was commissioned by Civil Contractors New Zealand, Infrastructure New ZealandContinueContinue reading “Stop-start infrastructure costs New Zealand $11.8 billion”

Global Stainless is applying controlled atmosphere welding techniques to support fabrication of titanium and other specialist materials for aerospace and high-performance applications. The company operates an argon purge chamber, effectively creating a sealed environment where oxygen levels can be tightly controlled during the welding process. This approach is used when working with reactive materials whereContinueContinue reading “Controlled atmosphere welding supports aerospace -grade fabrication”

Mettler-Toledo is presenting its latest process analytics and industrial weighing technologies at EMEX 2026, with a focus on measurement, control and reliability across industrial applications. Alni Tatari, business area manager ANZ for process analytics and industrial weighing, says the company’s approach focuses on providing accurate, real-time data to support operational performance. “At EMEX, we areContinueContinue reading “Mettler-Toledo highlights process analytics and industrial weighing”

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”