#MIC2017 HERA stream – being part of transformation
The HERA organised stream at the Metals Industry Conference in Christchurch focused on industry transformation for our members and HERA’s role in it. We think it was very relevant and…
Record high for steel consumption – but could missing data point to higher actual use?
Overall, our FY 2017 (Jul16 – Jun17) heavy steel consumption reached just over 173,000 tonnes – 1.4% higher than last year and a new record in our steel statistics. This…
Call for attendees – #MIC2017: Can HERA drive industry transformation?
HERA’s vision is to have a long-term sustainable industry which can compete globally. And our mission, is to be the catalyst for innovation and driver for industry transformation. Industry transformation…
Call for attendees – #MIC2017: UoA’s Dr Kenneth Husted on why the innovative survive
Innovation is what we’re all about – whether in research or industry education. That’s why our #MIC2017 HERA session has our speakers highlighting this disruption. It’s happening around the world…
LanzaTech: the one fish that shouldn’t have got away
Remember LanzaTech? The New Zealand bio fuel R&D start-up which invented a process to convert carbon-rich gases from steel mills to create the ethanol base of their fuel Lanzanol. Probably…
Innovation and risk clearly won us the America’s Cup
If you’re like a few other million ‘bleary eyed’ Kiwi’s – you’re still in the throes of recovering from a series of early mornings spent clambering to the TV screen…
Channeling the spirit of disruptive innovation
How often have you heard someone in your work circles say “Nowadays we don’t see work more than two to three weeks ahead” or “Since major contracts have started finishing,…
Are you productive enough?
For our heavy engineering industry, productivity has a direct bearing on how we are performing not only as a company but as a sector, which is why keeping an eye…
New Zealand’s first turbo generator close to realisation
Improving energy efficiencies and encouraging the uptake of renewable energy sources continue to be a focus for many countries around the world following increasing concerns around climate change – and…
Stick to magic, or dare to innovate?
The world is changing rapidly, and so too the heavy engineering metals industry. Now, more than ever – the risk of ‘not taking competitive risk’ will be the future downfall…
MaD for the future?
We’re pleased to be attending MaD for the Future 2017: a national conference for innovation in manufacturing and design which kicks off 10 May 2017 at the ANZ Viaduct Event…
Fellows’ and Achievers’ Awards a great success!
Last Friday, April 7, our Director Wolfgang Scholz and Welding Centre General Manager Michail Karpenko were pleased to attend the annual IPENZ Fellows’ and Achievers’ Awards in Wellington, New Zealand.…