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Marsden Point skyline changes
Thursday, 03 May 2012
South Pacific Industrial Limited who’s head office and manufacturing site is based in Ruakaka, Northland, have in the past managed a range of high profile projects including the Point Forward Project at Refining NZ’s Marsden Point site, the manufacture of off-shore patrol vessel modules for Tenix (BAe) and the Laminated Veneer Lumber Project for CHH
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Orders flow from New Image’s multi-million dollar investment
Sunday, 29 April 2012
A multi-million dollar investment in a vertical integration strategy and manufacturing capability is paying off for New Zealand’s New Image Group. The natural health products company has invested more than $10 million in new technology and plant to enable it to efficiently deliver world class, high-value dairy products in to Asian markets. New Zealand Trade Minister Tim Groser today opened New Image’s third production plant in Auckland.
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Emerson Network Power Asia strengthens sales productivity
Monday, 23 April 2012
Emerson Network Power announced the appointment of Chris Mandahl as senior director for sales productivity, covering Australia and New Zealand, South East Asia, Japan, South Korea and Pakistan. Mandahl will report directly to Gene Hayden, vice president and general manager for sales, Emerson Network Power in Asia. “An organization’s success is determined by the people it employs, and Emerson Network Power is no exception.
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Manufacturing and wholesale sector emerges as bright spot for NZ economy
Monday, 23 April 2012
Manufacturing and wholesale is emerging as one of the bright spots of the New Zealand economy as the sector posted big revenue gains, despite difficult economic conditions and continuing pessimism about the pace of the economic recovery, according to a new study. The MYOB Business Monitor, a regular survey of over 1000 small and medium enterprises, found that the manufacturing and wholesale sector had the most revenue gains of any business group over the last 12 months. In 2011 44 percent of businesses in the sector reported revenue rises.
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Aeromarine positions to help in Christchurch rebuild
Wednesday, 04 April 2012
Leading composites engineering company Aeromarine Industries of Timaru is preparing to join the Christchurch rebuilding effort as Canterbury companies and industries look for partners.
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Rockwell Automation moves to state-of-the-art premises in Bayswater
Monday, 02 April 2012
After 25 years in the heart of Blackburn, Rockwell Automation, a leading global provider of industrial automation control and information solutions, has moved its South Pacific headquarters to Mountain Highway in Bayswater. The $4M facility provides a modern customer training centre to support local and regional industry and conduct proof-of-concept demonstrations to clients. It also includes a dedicated project engineering staging area along with a test and repair facility.
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New CEO to assume total responsibility for group operations
Sunday, 01 April 2012
The Southern Cross Engineering Group, one of New Zealand’s largest mechanical project engineering companies, has recently appointed Paul Thorn to the newly-created position of Chief Executive Officer, reporting to the Group’s Managing Director, Graeme McMaster. Paul has a Bachelor of Engineering degree with first class honours, majoring in Applied Mechanics, and is a graduate of the University of Technology, Sydney. He takes up his appointment from a former position as Auckland-based General Manager of Visy Recycling NZ Limited, where he held complete responsibility for strategic, financial and operational accountability.
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Rockwell Automation named one of world’s most ethical companies for fourth time
Thursday, 22 March 2012
For the fourth time, the Ethisphere Institute has recognised Rockwell Automation as one of the “world’s most ethical companies.” The Ethisphere Institute is a leading international think-tank dedicated to the creation, advancement and sharing of best practices in business ethics, corporate social responsibility, anti-corruption and sustainability. In announcing its sixth annual selection of the world’s most ethical companies, Ethisphere’s 2012 list highlights organisations, including Rockwell Automation, that show leadership in promoting ethical business standards.
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Peter Thiel partners with NZVIF to invest in New Zealand
Wednesday, 21 March 2012
A $40 million New Zealand-based venture capital fund has been established involving a partnership between the New Zealand Venture Investment Fund and Peter Thiel’s Valar Ventures. Valar has been operating since 2010 with the current investment round closing on January 1 of this year. Peter Thiel is a prominent United States technology investor. He co-founded and was CEO of PayPal before he sold it to eBay, and was the first outside investor in Facebook. Valar Ventures provides growth capital to early-stage New Zealand technology companies for the development of technology and expansion into overseas markets.
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Alliances bring engineering careers to life
Tuesday, 20 March 2012
Collaboration between Waikato engineers and educators is being upheld as a New Zealand model helping meet sector skills shortages. Waikato Engineering Careers Association (WECA) co-ordinator Mary Jensen said the region’s engineers and educators are among the best organised in New Zealand in working together to combat sector skills shortages.
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Mimico extends nationwide network to Auckland
Sunday, 04 March 2012
Mimico’s newest branch has opened in Auckland. This follows recent moves to develop a full-service nationwide network with the establishment of similar operations in Christchurch and Palmerston North. The new 6,000 square metre site is located at 88 Takanini School Road, Takanini and will also accommodate Mimico’s associate company, Crane Sales New Zealand Limited.
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New senior appointments at Hirepool reflect strong growth
Wednesday, 29 February 2012
Hirepool Limited has made three new key appointments as it continues to strengthen its position as one of New Zealand’s premier rental equipment solutions provider.
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