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 […]
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 […]
Manufacturing continues to be critical to NZ economy, but changes needed if we are to unlock the sector’s potential
From NZ Manufacturer magazine, November 2023 By Brett O’Riley, EMA Chief Executive and Co-Chair of the Advanced Manufacturing Industry Transformation Plan Steering Group Last month, the Technology Investment Network (TIN) released its inaugural Advanced Manufacturing Report 2023. Commissioned by MBIE, the report compares national data with the results of […]
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 […]
Engineering and Manufacturing Cluster identifies key themes: Collaboration and innovation at the forefront
From NZ Manufacturer, March 2024 issue. Southland Engineering and Manufacturing Cluster Manager Brendan Gray. The Southland Engineering and Manufacturing Cluster, a pioneering collective dedicated to transforming Southland’s industrial landscape, has identified key themes within the industry, emphasising collaboration and innovation as primary drivers for growth. Led by Brendan Gray, the Engineering and Manufacturing Cluster is working to transform Southland into a united industrial hub for the engineering and manufacturing sector. Dean Addie, Chair of the Southland Engineering and Manufacturing Cluster, underscores the importance of collaboration within the industry, stating, “Our core objective is to ensure sustainable growth in engineering and manufacturing throughout the region. By fostering collaboration among industry players, we showcase the incredible capabilities of our region and empower our regions to bid for large engineering and manufacturing contracts with confidence.” The cluster is an initiative introduced from Just Transitions; a government supported initiative to develop an economic road map for Southland as it navigates the uncertainty of the future of New Zealand Aluminium Smelter. The Cluster has an important role to support local contracting firms to transition from reliance on NZAS business and participate fully in new economic opportunities, while also supporting existing major industries. Brendan Gray, Southland Engineering Cluster Manager, expressed his enthusiasm for supporting the engineering community, saying, “It has been enlightening working with industry, understanding the needs and desires of the engineering and manufacturing community to fully support their transition and growth into a new era of business opportunities.” The cluster’s recent findings highlight a true desire within the industry to collaborate and work together, coupled with an understanding and acceptance of the need to innovate, pivot, or change to foster growth. In an exemplar of collaboration, five key players within the Southland engineering community are joining forces to explore new energy opportunities. They recently attended a symposium delving into collaboration potential and opportunities […]