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!

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 VX CAD/CAM software range – in keeping with our CNC feature.
Special feature: Technology that cuts it worldwide
A North Shore company’s technology cuts more than steel – it also cuts time and production costs in plate processing plants around the world, including several Caterpillar factories.
Plus: An update on CNC Machining & Design.
Steel, Welding & Fabrication
A chance to catch up on the latest developments impacting on the steel, welding and fabrication industries. And remember, our reader enquiry service is available on every article within the magazine.
Pumps, Valves & Filtration
Get up to speed on developments in the pumps and valves sector and read about the big savings predictive maintenance can deliver via Pro Smart wireless monitoring and Brown Brothers Engineers.
Quality management systems: enhancing
your bottom line
The merger of Telarc Limited with SAI Global has brought quality management systems back into the spotlight.
News and Events
Who’s making news and what’s coming up?