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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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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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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 resilience. “The design and construction of Christchurch’s new buildings and infrastructure will be heavily influenced by seismic considerations. What the event aimed to demonstrate was that structural steel buildings can withstand even major earthquakes, offer commercial advantages over alternative options, and are architecturally attractive,” Mr Fussell said.
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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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High-Tech semiconductor manufacturing company comes to New Zealand
Tuesday, 28 February 2012
US semiconductor equipment designer and manufacturer, Randy Crockett, is relocating to New Zealand and opening a new division of his business here. But on the eve of his New Zealand based venture kicking off, he has a message for New Zealand that is already well known: “If New Zealand is serious about a high-tech future, the country needs to develop its infrastructure so that talented Kiwi engineers stay here. In my opinion, New Zealand is producing some of the best trained engineers in the world, but they have to head off shore to find good high-tech jobs. It is a terrible waste of a valuable resource.”
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Viridian NZ and Euroglass establish glass joint venture in New Zealand
Thursday, 23 February 2012
CSR Viridian (New Zealand) Limited and Euroglass Systems Limited are pleased to announce that they have established a joint venture in the New Zealand market. The joint venture, to be known as Viridian Glass, is expected to result in a more efficient operational structure for both entities through ongoing cost synergies and site rationalisation savings. It will also enable both companies to benefit from an enhanced product range and new product development opportunities in the glass market.
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Tasman Tanks expands in ChCh – despite having its own HQ destroyed by the quakes
Thursday, 23 February 2012
A year-long earthquake swarm, which included three major earthquakes of 7.1, 6.3 and 5.9 magnitude, has had a major impact on the Christchurch region of New Zealand’s picturesque South Island. But despite being forced from its earthquake-affected offices, Tasman Tank Co was able to quickly move to new offices outside the red zone and continue operating throughout the devastation all around. In fact, Jason McLauchlan, Tasman Tanks’ General Manager, who hails from the area, says the company has increased its support of the region after the earthquakes hit, by expanding its Christchurch staff numbers.
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