Equipment and Materials
A roundup of technologies and services designed to increase the productivity, efficiency, and safety of

New Zealand’s engineering and manufacturing sector. Product of the Month, in keeping with our materials handling focus this month, is Rotec’s ingenious new pallet dispenser.

Quarrying & Mining
Much is happening in New Zealand’s quarrying and mining industry, and we start this feature off with an in-depth look at the state-of-the-art Pike River Coal project on the

South Island’s West Coast. In Jenny Baker’s special report you’ll learn that it’s a project with a number of best practice initiatives designed to reduce the environmental impact and minimise ecological disturbance.

Materials Handling & Packaging
From all-new pedestrian powered stackers to the very latest in shelving systems – this feature showcases a wide range of new technologies and products specific to the materials handling and packaging industries. Of note is a new range of bulk bag unloading equipment catering for bulk bags up to 2000 kilos; a new strap chopper for companies wanting recycle their strapping; the Cyclone non-contact gripper; and turnkey decentralised control technology for materials handling solutions.

Fastenings & Adhesives
An update on specialised fastening and adhesive solutions, including a look at the latest threaded insert technology from EDL Fasteners. The Tappex insert range includes more than 20 standard variations, for use in all grades of thermoplastic, thermoset, structural foam and composite material.

Columns, News & Events
Our regular employment and maintenance columns, plus who’s making news and what events are coming up!

Equipment and Materials

A roundup of technologies and services designed to increase the productivity, efficiency, and safety of New Zealand’s engineering and manufacturing sector. Product of the Month is a new high performance, lightweight battery charger that can handle a wide range of batteries.

Plastics and Composites

A special feature devoted to New Zealand’s plastics and composites industry. First up is Jenny Baker’s fascinating story on the work of Brien O’Brien’s Silverdale company Plastic Design Technologies – a specialist in the field of rapid resin-based prototyping. Discover how this technology is helping another North Shore company to recreate authentic parts for extremely rare Alfa Romeo racing cars.
Also in this special section, read about the toastie machine that paved the way to a revolutionary new plastic recycling process – one that has enormous export potential.

Welding & Fabrication

Laser Welding Ltd is a specialist commercial laser welding firm specialising in repairs and modifications on plastic injection moulds, blow moulds, and a wide range of industrial, medical and scientific parts. Read about laser welding, and read about the capabilities of Air New Zealand Gas Turbines, including electron beam welding – unique in New Zealand.

Compressors & Pneumatics

The quest to address efficiency in compressed air systems has seen an increase in the use of variable speed drive compressors. Coupled with this is the often incorrect assumption that a VSD will always provide a more energy-efficient compressed air solution than an on/off motor. Quentin St Baker explains how VSD compressors can be a more efficient option for certain applications, and how conventional on/off load compressors often still provide a more cost-effective solution.

Columns, News & Events

Our regular employment and maintenance columns, plus who’s making news and what events are coming up!

Equipment and Materials
A roundup of technologies and services designed to increase the productivity, efficiency, and safety of

New Zealand’s engineering and manufacturing sector. Product of the Month is the Inergen Fire Suppressant System from Wormald – a non-toxic, gas-based fire-fighting alternative.

Steel, Alloys & Castings
A range of stories relating to

New Zealand’s steel and alloys industry, starting with Jenny Baker’s special report on hot dip galvanising. Galvanized steel is widely used in

New Zealand, and in a world where optimising energy efficiency is the norm, can hold its own as a sustainable construction and manufacturing material.
Also in this special feature, read about the productivity improvements achieved by Australian Tube Mills, the story behind ducting specialist NZE speedlock,and the many advantages lost wax casting has over traditional sand casting.

CNC, CAD-CAM

When it comes to the design and manufacture of precision products, computer technology has long been the driving force for greater productivity. This special feature looks at the latest in CNC and CAD/CAM options – from Okuma’s new line-up of multi-tasking lathes to affordable wire-cutting EDM solutions from Tasman Machinery and full scale milling machines from CNC Services.

Pumps, Valves & Filtration

Check out what’s new in heavy-duty chopper pumps, ball and needle valves, and discover the Donaldson DFO dust collector in this special showcase on pumps, valves and filters. And learn about a new energy management system from Parker domnick hunter that saves up to 80 percent of power use during the process of drying compressed air.

Columns, News & Events

Our regular employment and maintenance columns, plus who’s making news and what events are coming up!

Equipment and Materials
A roundup of technology and services designed to increase the
productivity, efficiency, and safety of

New Zealand’s engineering and manufacturing sector. Product of the Month is the innovative Salsnes High Performance Wastewater filter, which has the ability to increase the
capacity of existing treatment plants by up to 50 percent.

Energy Efficiency
A special extended feature that focuses on how manufacturers can
operate in a more energy efficient manner and therefore save on power costs and improve

New Zealand’s environmental performance.
First up is Jenny Baker’s amazing story on New Zealand Aluminium
Smelters continuous business improvement programme, which has resulted in significant energy efficiency gains. Also, read about Viscount Plastics recent energy-saving achievements, and the Electricity
Commission’s bounty on low efficiency motors.

Motors & Drives
An update on this important industry sector – particularly in regard to
variable speed drives and energy efficient motors. And read about a novel type of bushing that is helping to reduce costs on a railway ride at a new European theme park.

Industrial Coatings
A newly restored aircraft hangar floor at the Old Mandeville Airfield near Gore has got the thumbs up from the owners of Croydon Aircraft – a company that specialises in the manufacturing and restoration of vintage aircraft. Discover why Epotread is one of the most cost-effective and versatile floor coatings available.

Columns, News & Events
Our regular employment and maintenance columns, plus who’s making news and what industry events are coming up!

Equipment and Materials

A roundup of technology and services designed to increase the productivity, efficiency, and safety of New Zealand’s engineering and manufacturing sector. Product of the Month is a newly patented pneumatic torque tool from Hytorc called ‘The Flip’ – a vibration- and echoing-free torque tool with the speed of an impact gun.

EMEX 2008 Preview

A special preview of EMEX 2008 – who will be there, what’s on show, and why you need to put it on your list of things to do next month? The Expo is held at the ASB Showgrounds in Greenlane, Auckland from May 6 to 8 and promises to be the biggest ever.

Oil & Gas

More on New Zealand’s fast expanding oil and gas industry, kicking off with Jenny Baker’s fascinating report on the Kupe project – one of the most challenging and innovative oil and gas projects ever undertaken in this country. And Robt. Stone, a local company, is a key contributor to the project, along with many other Kiwi companies.
This special feature also looks at the contribution of Taranaki’s Independent Technology Ltd – a company specialising in pulsation analysis services for the design and troubleshooting of reciprocating compressor systems. Use our reader enquiry service to access more information on any article within the magazine.

Hazardous Areas

Technologies and products designed to make hazardous work areas safer. From gas detection to chemical storage tanks and bunds, hearing protection, and the very latest in strobe lighting – it’s a chance to catch up on the latest developments and review your on-site safety performance.

Bearings & Lubricants

A bearings and lubricants update featuring a look at the application of Dodge Grip Tight adapter ball bearings at a fan manufacturer in the US, and a review of Sullube high-performance compressor lubricant – a lubricant that saves money and is kinder to the environment.

Columns, News & Events

Our regular columns, plus who’s making news and what events are
coming up!

Equipment and Materials
A roundup of technology and services designed to increase the productivity, efficiency, and safety of

New Zealand’s engineering and manufacturing sector. Product of the Month is the Hannay 700, 800 and 900 Series of spring re-wind hose reels – quality, durable, heavy duty hose reels for a wide range of applications.

Breaking the mould
IBEX is taking the global food industry by storm with sophisticated technology developed here in

New Zealand. Jenny Baker reports on the world’s first fully integrated temperature change and product sorting system.

Food Processing
A range of equipment and materials relevant to

New Zealand’s fast-growing food, beverage, dairy and meat industries. Case studies include a look at the recently opened


Clay
Point salmon farm in the Marlborough Sounds, which features a number of engineering innovations. And read about the latest in pumping solutions for food manufacturers.

Materials Handling & Packaging
From the latest in laser guided vehicles for transporting goods to the newest hooklift solutions and a look at packaging innovations, this feature will interest all those involved in the materials handling and packaging industries. Use our reader enquiry service to access more information on any article within the magazine.

Heat Exchangers


New Zealand engineering companies are at the forefront of the heat exchanger marketplace. In this brand new feature read about Steelfort’s recent successful contract with the Melbourne Aquarium, and Windsor Engineering’s return flow heat exchangers custom built for its high temperature timber drying kiln.

Columns, News & Events
Our regular employment and maintenance columns, plus who’s making news and what events are coming up.

Equipment and Materials

A roundup of technology and services designed to increase the productivity, efficiency, and safety of our engineering and manufacturing sector. Product of the Month is the new Scotch-Weld Cylinder Spray Adhesives from 3M – the benefits of an aerosol adhesive combined with the productivity of a bulk adhesive system.

In A Land Like No Other

Jamie Lunam reports first-hand on the impact a New Zealand-built Barmac B9100SE is having on the largest quarry in Guangzhou, China.

Quarrying & Mining

Get up to speed with the some of the newest developments in the quarrying and mining industry, including the new generation of compact sand-washing plants which can produce two or more sands simultaneously from a single feed of raw material.

Automation & Control

Emerson’s Smart Wireless solution has been officially launched in New Zealand, and here’s your chance to read about this new technology that takes predictive maintenance to the next level through improved data capture techniques. And there’s coverage of other significant technology releases impacting on the automation and control sector.

Workshop Tools & Maintenance

The latest news on workshop tools and maintenance, including the arrival of a significant new player in the machine tool industry. Use our reader enquiry service to access more information on any article within the magazine.

Columns, News and Events

Our regular employment and maintenance columns, plus who’s making news and what events are coming up!

Equipment and Materials

A roundup of technology and services designed to increase the productivity, efficiency, and safety of New Zealand’s engineering and manufacturing sector. Product of the Month is the all-new E RAD tightening wrench – a tool that operates many times faster than hydraulic tools.

Special Report:

Towards safer workplaces
The ESR’s Workplace Drug Testing programmes are about helping employees help themselves. Jenny Baker looks at the programmes and the problem of drugs and alcohol in New Zealand’s workplaces.

Safety in the Workplace

Get up to speed with the latest developments in health and safety, and the most recent advances in technology to make the workplace much safer. Learn about foot care on the job and the newly launched portable electric hoist from Pacific Hoists that safely lifts loads up to 250 kilos.

Water & Wastewater Treatment

Introducing leading-edge technology for New Zealand’s water and wastewater treatment industry – from Burkert’s new Type 8012 paddle-wheel flow meter to Pulsair System’s automated wastewater mixing system that saves on energy. And meet ‘us’-Utility Services – the company taking care of the water, sewer and stormwater network for Auckland’s Metrowater.

Motors & Drives

New speed controllers for sensorless drives; the latest in three-phase AC motor drives; new linear DC servomotors – just some of the features in our latest round-up of motors and drives technology. Use our reader enquiry service to access more information on any article within the magazine.

News and Events

Who’s making news and what’s coming up!