Ignore the rule of the Five Ps at your peril
You know what they say – and they’re dead right – ‘proper planning prevents poor performance’. And that…
Now is the time to prevent winter woes becoming a summer scourge
Winter can be tough on machinery. The combination of very cold temperature and damp air creates an atmosphere…
Win a relaxing dinner and night at the movies
Well it certainly seems like the economic clouds are lifting and we’re predicting a strong pick up in…
A Green Solution for Scrap
It can be a hard sell: a metal recycling yard that’s environmentally responsible. But that’s exactly what we’ve…
The immutable science of machinery: don’t overthink it
In the world of mechanical engineering, physics is king. All machines operate according to the fundamental laws of…
Start 2025 Right: Avoid Costly Repairs
If you’re reading this, we can safely assume you’ve made it through to 2025 relatively unscathed by what…
Machine Engineers, your country needs you
Machine engineering is one of the most versatile and dynamic fields in modern industry, and influences everything from…
Prevention. It’s a whole lot cheaper than cure.
In the past year, many companies, faced with tightening their budgets, have shifted their focus to reactive maintenance,…
New Zealand supply chains and the long arm of COVID
The COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally altered our lives in a myriad of ways: lockdowns and vaccine requirements created the…
Is your machinery ready for the rigours of summer?
The daffodils are out, the snowline on the mountains is receding, and the days are getting warmer, which…
Take out a student loan? Or earn while you learn?
Until recently, school leavers choosing to go into a trade rather than attend a tertiary institution have tended…
Have your baghouse filter bags had any loving lately?
Although you’ve probably never given them a moment’s thought, your filter bags in your baghouse are a marvel…