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Meeting peak demand
Wednesday, 07 September 2011
Two massive new energy projects are bringing energy consumers closer to optimal use of New Zealand’s renewable energy sources, while enhancing electricity generation flexibility and security. Jenny...
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What's happening with our trades?
Wednesday, 07 September 2011
Part one of a two-part series in which MESNZ secretary Craig Carlyle shares his views on the supply of tradesmen and training of apprentices in New Zealand, based on the Society’s survey results....
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Mounting bearings: Do it once, do it properly
Tuesday, 01 November 2011
How you mount your bearings will determine the life and performance of the bearings in the long term. Proper bearing handling and mounting methods will prevent you from unplanned shutdowns and...
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What’s happening with our trades?
Tuesday, 04 October 2011
Part two of a two-part series in which MESNZ secretary Craig Carlyle shares his views on the supply of tradesmen and training of apprentices in New Zealand, based on the Society’s straw poll survey...
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Saving makes business sense
Tuesday, 04 October 2011
Saving energy is not just about social responsibility. It is also a powerful tool to contain costs, as many New Zealand companies have found out. Jenny Baker reports. The Government recently released...
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How is your grease doing?
Tuesday, 01 November 2011
Grease operating life is the decisive factor in maintenance. A new grease sensor incorporating an electronic evaluation system enables the condition of grease in bearings to be analysed during...
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The importance of talking heat treatment
Tuesday, 01 November 2011
Heat treatment is simply a function of ingredients, temperature, and time and therefore the outcome is pretty predictable. But sometimes it’s just not that easy. Barry Robinson shares what happened...
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Specialty conveying systems increase operational efficiency
Tuesday, 01 November 2011
Mercer Stainless has been well known in the New Zealand food industry for many years as a quality supplier of tanks, silos and pressure vessels. What is less well known is that within the team, there...
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It’s just pressure
Tuesday, 01 November 2011
Thanks to Multivac’s new HPP technology, integrated high-pressure preservation is now available for MAP packed food items to extend their shelf life without heat, radiation or artificial additives....
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Fresh on the table with automation technology
Tuesday, 01 November 2011
Processed food often has to travel a long way before it reaches the safety of a home refrigerator – a journey which involves numerous risks of contamination or microbial attached, such as salmonella...
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