Cetogenix: Building renewable futures — with no waste left behind
Each year, the world produces more than 100 billion tonnes of carbon-rich waste from food production, agriculture, sewage treatment and industrial manufacturing. Cleantech startup Cetogenix, a 2024 KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards finalist, has found a way to harness the untapped potential of organic waste to generate renewable energy and other circular […]
Embracing digital transformation: A strategic roadmap for Argus ManuTech Ltd
-Adam Sharman, CEO LMAC Group, APAC Argus ManuTech is a new name, but it has over 50 years of experience as an industry-leading manufacturer of electrical products. It specialises in cable and harness assemblies, viscous reheating products, and electrical medical devices. It has a rich history of supplying local and […]
South Auckland logistics facility to support future infrastructure projects
A new multimillion dollar green logistics facility in South Auckland will help boost access to steel construction materials needed for New Zealand’s major infrastructure and renewable energy projects. Latest Government data shows more than $120 billion has been forecast to be spent on infrastructure by the Crown, Crown entities and […]
Q & A: Frank Phillips, Managing Director, Fulcrum
We have all heard of our ‘productivity problem’. Adopting proven and well understood technology – not the bleeding edge risky stuff – will be key to tackling it. Anyone in manufacturing who has tried to search for technology solutions to solve a particular challenge knows the rabbit hole it can […]
NZ Manufacturer October issue out now
Read the best analysis and observations for the manufacturing future for New Zealand. Exchange opinions and experiences with your peers, who are enhancing Productivity and market share in local and international markets. Subscribe to the magazine and send your success stories to us. We will share them for you.Contact publisher@xtra.co.nz
Beyond the Status Quo: Rethinking Workforce Development for a Competitive Future
David O’Connor, Head of Emerging Markets, The Learning Wave As a nation, we take pride in our innovation and adaptability. However, when it comes to workforce development, we still find ourselves lagging behind. The challenges are clear: a widening skills gap, ongoing productivity issues, a growing need for both transferable […]
Holidays Act reform – let’s get it done once and done right
By EMA Head of Advocacy and Strategy Alan McDonald It’s hard to think of a piece of legislation that has needed reform for as long as the Holidays Act. Successive governments have been aware of longstanding concerns over the Act among workers, employers and payroll providers alike and promised […]
Can we be world-class leaders?
From October issue NZ Manufacturer magazine www.nzmanufacturer.co.nz -Ian Walsh, Partner, Argon and Co Recently, I had the opportunity to work with business leaders on New Zealand’s productivity performance and, how it compares to key trading nations and OECD members. Over the past 50 years, New Zealand’s ranking has fallen from […]
Winston Peters’ $100 billion infrastructure fund is the right idea. Politics-as-usual is the problem
-Timothy Wech, Senior Lecturer in Urban Planning, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau New Zealand’s infrastructure woes are a constant political pain point. From ageing water systems to congested roads and assets increasingly threatened by climate change, the country faces mammoth upgrading and future-proofing challenges. Enter Winston Peters and NZ […]
We need to pay attention to completely natural, consumer quality-verified, unprocessed food
-Phyllis Tichinin, soil scientist, founder of True Health Ltd The health narrative is increasingly moving away from processed food, especially ultra-processed foods (UPFs). More emphasis is being put on vitamin and mineral, antioxidant and polyphenol content, also called nutrient density or ORAC. Consumers are becoming concerned about pesticides and packaging […]
The only way is up: how Gallagher Security’s vertically integrated manufacturing model delivers
Global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security has a proud history of delivering its solutions to the world with uninterrupted movement and the assurance they can ship 95% of purchase orders the next day, worldwide. On the eve of World Manufacturing Day on October 4, Gallagher, a frequent award-winner for its […]
Northland focus: Fiona Bycroft, CEO, Naut
Catherine Lye, CEO of Advanced Manufacturing Aotearoa (AMA) on a recent business trip to Northland, suggested a focus on the movers and shakers and innovators up there. Fiona Bycroft of Naut gets the ball rolling… Fiona Bycroft, CEO, Naut (left) What does Naut specialise in? Naut enables customers to head […]
How your business can benefit from the circular economy
From September issue of NZ Manufacturer www.nzmanufacturer.co.nz Small Business and Manufacturing Minister Andrew Bayly, along with Climate Change Minister Simon Watts, introduced a new MBIE report showing circular opportunities for the manufacturing sector. “Manufacturing is a sleeping giant for New Zealand’s economy; with the right tools and support, manufacturing has the potential to supercharge our economic growth,” Bayly said. “The manufacturing sector accounts for 10 per cent of GDP, 60 per cent of our exports, and employs 230,000 people.” Increasing demand for low-carbon-manufactured goods “Globally there is increasing demand for low-carbon manufactured products. Our agile and innovative manufacturers with their strong green reputation and access to relatively low-carbon electricity are well positioned to take advantage of this demand,” he added. Watts emphasises that the manufacturing sector is already heading in the right direction and is supporting New Zealand in meeting its climate change targets. However, there is still more to be done. “That’s why we are providing manufacturers with information to support them to adapt their business to be less carbon-intensive, with the launch of a new online toolbox, report and dataset.” Circular economy critical for future of manufacturing The circular economy is critical component of modern manufacturing. Adopting circular economy principles can help you to significantly reduce costs while making your business more sustainable. The circular economy (CE) is a concept that changes how we produce and consume goods. It uses systems thinking to design out waste and pollution, keep products and materials in use and regenerate natural systems. CE moves us away from the current ‘linear’ model of producing and consuming goods and services: ‘take-make-dispose’. It has economic, environmental and social benefits. It is also closely linked to the Bioeconomy, which uses renewable biological resources to produce food, products, and energy. […]