“Can my business benefit from networking and word of mouth?”
As a business owner, you’re constantly on the lookout for marketing strategies and platforms that can elevate your brand and generate more opportunities, right? What if we told you LinkedIn is one of the most underutilised tools for businesses like yours? Following feedback from many business owners like you, I’m […]
December issue NZ Manufacturer – The Year in Review
Our annual ‘The Year in Review’ December issue will be out soon. It includes stand-out commentary on achievements from some of our manufacturing companies, reflections on the year winding down and the new one ahead. Challenges that face us and suggestions for achieving success. There were a lot of articles […]
A Step Forward in Safety – The New Rules for Smoke Alarms
New Zealanders’ homes are set to become safer with the implementation of a Building Code update by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. From 01 November 2024, it will be mandatory for all new homes to have a Type 1 Smoke Alarm System. C1-C6 Protection from Fire – […]
The Interview – Jill Cooper
From December issue of NZ Manufacturer www.nzmanufacturer.co.nz Tell readers what you do? My expertise is in high temperature materials and processes. When I left full time work at BlueScope NZ Steel to care for my premature baby, I found it difficult to fit back into the workforce. I expect it’s […]
Lifting performance by eliminating data silos
-Adam Sharman, Senior Partner, Dsifer Organisations are collecting more data and this trend is only set to continue as IoT adoption accelerates. However, too often, this valuable resource is locked away in silos, inaccessible to the people who need it most. These data silos can stifle innovation, hinder collaboration, and […]
NZ-EU trade agreement is great news for sustainability
It’s been a long time coming! In July, New Zealand signed a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union. Good news for manufacturers too. New Zealand’s exports of goods to its fourth largest trading partner were worth NZD4.68b in 2022. These goods included many manufactured products – machinery, medical […]
The Industry 4.0 Transformation – An update from the innovation frontline
From November issue of NZ Manufacturer www.nzmanufacturer.co.nz By Holger Heinzel, senior engineer- advanced manufacturing, HERA Where specific organisations are in their Industry 4.0 journey varies greatly, and many are already taking advantage of the benefits presented by the fourth industrial revolution. As the uptake of Industry 4.0 deepens and […]
The Interview: Heidi Hannonen, Vice President, Markets, Kemppi Oy
How do you define success? I define success as being able to offer a solution to a customer need or problem that exceeds their expectations. Tell readers about your role at Kemppi? As the Vice President of Markets, I am responsible for global sales here at Kemppi. How is everything […]
Southland to be an industrial powerhouse
The Southland Engineering & Manufacturing Cluster, a newly established group, is on a mission to turn Southland into a collaborative industrial powerhouse for the engineering sector. The initiative is driven by the knowledge that the South is rich in talent, with engineers and manufacturers capable of excelling in diverse projects […]
Sean Doherty on Advanced Manufacturing
From November issue of NZ Manufacturer www.nzmanufacturer.co.nz Sean Doherty is an Industry 4.0 Product Owner at Callaghan Innovation. How can Advanced Manufacturing take NZ forward? Advanced manufacturing involves the use of technology to supercharge the manufacturing sector. Already an incredibly pivotal part of our nation’s economy and operations, there […]
New venture to tackle waste in trillion dollar drinks industry
From November issue NZ Manufacturer www.nzmanufacturer.co.nz “When water is literally on tap in your kitchen, it seems crazy to ship it around the world.” A new startup launched by the founder of NZ’s largest regenerative beauty product export business is set to cut the global use of single-use plastic drink […]
Structural engineering quality concerns “systemic”
Engineering New Zealand Te Ao Rangahau released a report recently that says quality in structural engineering designs has, at times, been compromised due to insufficient checks in the building system. Chief Executive Dr Richard Templer says, “New Zealand engineers do great work every day. However, this report shows our […]
AoFrio named winner in BIER’s global ‘The Cool Challenge’
Paving the way for a more sustainable commercial refrigeration industry AoFrio, a global technology company headquartered in New Zealand, has been named the winner of the ‘Incremental Change in Energy efficiency’ category at The Cool Challenge, an initiative led by the Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER). This achievement marks an important milestone for AoFrio, a global leader in creating and manufacturing cutting-edge and sustainable Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and high efficiency motors for commercial refrigeration. BIER is a coalition of leading global beverage companies working together to advance environmental sustainability within the beverage sector. Its new initiative, The Cool Challenge, invited innovators to revolutionise commercial refrigeration related to chilled, canned, or bottled beverages at their point of sale, and shape a sustainable future for the industry. AoFrio entered the ‘Incremental Change in Energy efficiency’ category, which required applicants to present solutions which optimise energy efficiency by leveraging existing compressor technology and pushing boundaries. Entries were judged by global sustainability leads amongst the likes of Heineken, AB InBev, and Coca-Cola. AoFrio received the win for its solution ‘AoFrio Inside’, which showcased the energy efficiency savings its customers can achieve if they implement the breadth of its hardware and SaaS offering in their coolers. AoFrio can reduce its customers’ energy-use by an average of 54% when compared to a basic cooler of the same capacity*. AoFrio Inside is a complete refrigeration solution that combines the best of hardware, software, and cloud-based services – it includes the following: AoFrio ECR 2 motor – a high-efficiency motor that uses significantly less power than shaded pole motors, saving energy and money. AoFrio SCS controller – a smart IoT controller that connects your cooler to the AoFrio ecosystem and enables you to monitor and control the cooler’s temperature, locations, sales, power consumption, and operational effectiveness. […]