NZ Manufacturer August 2020

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DEVELOPMENTS One size must not fit all in new ‘plastic packaging’ regulation With a shared commitment to driving better outcomes for New Zealand and New Zealanders, Packaging New Zealand welcomes Minister Sage’s investment in waste minimisation. However, Packaging New Zealand’s Executive Director, Sharon Humphreys says that when it comes to packaging, far more detail and expert input is required than has been provided around the Government’s plans for regulated product stewardship. “The broad targeting of ‘plastic packaging’ as one of six products suggests a lack of understanding of the full suite of issues that legitimately form part of the determination of a package as ‘fit for purpose’,” says Ms Humphreys. “This includes determining the right material to use.” The priority for members of Packaging New Zealand is the effective, safe, efficient delivery of goods into the New Zealand and global markets. Ms Humphreys

says the organisation will be taking the opportunity to have significant input into the design process of any mandatory product stewardship schemes - particularly given the “limited success” of the voluntary accredited schemes. “Putting the responsibility for what happens to products at the end of their useful life on

manufacturers, importers, retailers and users, risks unintended consequences such as driving up costs, and the possibility of less sustainable outcomes overall. “Our industry knowledge and expertise will be essential to identify how environmental and economic harm can be avoided or mitigated to meet the broad social outcomes desired by all of society.”

Treotham New Zealand merges with Automation Equipment Treotham New Zealand is excited to announce the merger of their business operations to offer customers even more support as well as a larger range of products to provide a more complete solution. Treotham has acquired the Automation Equipment assets, staff and customer contacts and the merged business will operate under Treotham Automation. Treotham New Zealand, established in 2010, is a leading supplier of high-quality electrical components and products to a wide range of industrial markets. Its years of experience in industrial automation and long-term partnerships with key suppliers including igus, Kabeltec, PMA, Wittenstein and more, provide a market leading position. “Automation Equipment offers an exciting opportunity for Treotham to strengthen and expand its service offering in the industrial automation market”, explains Alec Stanley, National Sales Manager of Treotham NZ.

“With their range of high-quality products and skilled staff, the acquisition of Automation Equipment supports Treotham’s strategy to provide customers with a total solution throughout the New Zealand market”. Wendy Garrett, Manager of Automation Equipment also commented “This is a very positive change for all our customers across New Zealand, expanding their product selection and support available to them”. Wendy will join Treotham as Business Development Manager. The expanded business will operate out of both Auckland and Hamilton, making it even more convenient for customers.

With the introduction of the new range of products from suppliers such as Schmalz (vacuum technology), Pneumax (pneumatics), Interroll (conveyor components) and others, Treotham Automation is now able to offer customers across New Zealand a more complete solution. With their increased support and engineering staff, Treotham and Automation Equipment are able to combine their years of experience to offer even better customer service and greater opportunity for technical visits enabling stronger engineering support. The merger was effective from the 1st of August.

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