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DEPARTMENTS LEAD Ganley Engineering process control specialists.
EDITORIAL Labour’s complete mandate requires more from them.
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COVID-19 BUSINESS
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BUSINESS NEWS
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MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
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KC Wearable announces partnership with food factory for worker safety.
ADVISORS Kirk Hope
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Is Chief Executive of BusinessNZ, New Zealand’s largest business advocacy body. He has held a range of senior positions at Westpac and is a barrister and solicitor.
Aurecon named Australasia’s Most Innovative Company. Mulcahy signs with Epicor to build digital manufacturing platform. How RAM3D became the largest independent metal AM service in Australasia.
ANALYSIS
Ian Walsh
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Ian is Managing Director of Intent Group, a master black belt improvement specialist and global lean practitioner. He is passionate about improving productivity and helping to create world class New Zealand businesses.
The Intent-ion is to reach the top.
MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY Igus low-cost robot for a unique shopping world.
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INTERVIEW
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SPECIAL REPORT
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SUSTAINABILITY
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KIWINET AWARD WINNERS
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SMART MANUFACTURING
Karen Swainson, operations manager, Mindful Money.
Leeann Watson
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Is the Chief Executive of the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce (the Chamber).and is a strong voice for Canterbury business.
Manufacturing industry crucial to the country’s economic future. Barbara Nebel and the business value of sustainability.
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Ceremony in Auckland reveals winners. Seequent’s technology uses ground information modelling. NZ’s first KDS sludge dewatering technology to reduce waste and environmental footprint.
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COMMENT
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NEW PRODUCTS
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DEVELOPMENTS
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The truth about counterfeits. ABB Ability Routing Library launched for food and beverage production. PCD Adapters: time-saving termination from Treotham. Carpentry graduate aims to inspire more wahine into trades. Achieving the best possible energy systems.
REAR VIEW How we need to change global supply chains after Covid-19.
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Lewis Woodward
Is Managing Director of Connection Technologies Ltd, Wellington and is passionate about industry supporting NZ based companies, which in turn builds local expertise and knowledge, and provides education and employment for future generations.
Brett O’Riley
EMA chief executive Brett O’Riley has a background in technology and economic development. Brett actually grew up with manufacturing, in the family business, Biggins & Co. He currently holds board roles with Wine Grenade and Dotterel Technologies and is also on the NZ Film Commission board.
