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Positive change in geothermal drilling
Sunday, 01 April 2012
A $42 million investment in a new on shore drilling rig keeps MB Century at the forefront of their industry. The new hydraulic hoist rig, under construction in Italy, is quieter, safer, smaller and more mobile than existing rigs in the company’s extensive suite of drilling equipment. Following its...
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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...
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Awards
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...
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Equipment
RCR awarded turnkey energy contract
Thursday, 22 March 2012
Integrated engineering company RCR Tomlinson Ltd is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a turnkey contract to provide a process steam boiler plant for Fonterra’s Drier 2 Project in Darfield, New Zealand.
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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...
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Events
Fast track fire protection for V8 Championship
Wednesday, 21 March 2012
Fire protection specialist Wormald will again provide the fire protection solution for the ITM400 Hamilton, which hits the track from 20 to 22 April 2012. Hamilton city will ignite during the three day event which will see championship drivers battle for victory through the city centre circuit....
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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...
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Equipment
LanzaTech’s commercialisation goes transtasman
Monday, 19 March 2012
A world-leading pilot project to convert waste gases to low carbon fuels and chemicals is being extended through a new agreement between LanzaTech and New Zealand Steel. The agreement gives NZ Steel, and its Australian parent company Bluescope Steel, the opportunity to use LanzaTech’s technology...
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Products
Businesses urged to enter Skills Highway Awards
Wednesday, 14 March 2012
If your business is investing in its people by offering workplace literacy training, it’s time to enter the EEO Trust’s Skills Highway Award.
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Equipment
$15m sewage ponds contract awarded by Council
Tuesday, 13 March 2012
The culmination of years of work by the Timaru District Council to improve the way the district’s sewage was piped and treated was reached today with the awarding of a $15 million contract to upgrade the domestic waste water treatment plant on Aorangi Road at Seadown.
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Equipment
Mercer Stainless completes massive milk silo
Sunday, 11 March 2012
The biggest silo ever made in a New Zealand workshop and transported in one piece is about to roll out of the Mercer Stainless manufacturing plant in Christchurch.
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Equipment
Renowned scientist receives IRL Industry and Outreach Fellowship
Sunday, 11 March 2012
IRL has appointed Professor Juliet Gerrard, a biochemist and leader in the industrial application of biochemistry in New Zealand as its second Industry and Outreach Fellow.
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Equipment
Seismic resilience key to new Christchurch CBD: steel industry
Sunday, 04 March 2012
Minister of Building and Construction Maurice Williamson expressed confidence in New Zealand’s structural steel industry as he opened a forum held in Christchurch on 29 February 2012. Forum organiser Alistair Fussell of Steel Construction New Zealand said the event’s central theme was seismic...
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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...
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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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