BASF has opened a new laboratory and technical development centre for its dispersions and resins business in Australia and New Zealand.

As part of its continuous review of its marine lubricants logistics offering, Shell Marine has expanded its distribution network into New Zealand, also adding three new key locations to its delivery options – in Indonesia, Spain and Chile.

Made in New Zealand. Four words that attract a premium price. But who says what’s Kiwi made and what’s not?

Concerns of an impending aggregates shortage in New Zealand are throwing uncertainty on the viability of several projects writes Talia Paz Quarry magazine.

Cadpro in action at Emex last week

Tetra Pak is to launch a paper straw as part of a programme to address the issue of plastic straw waste.  Suitable for its portion-sized carton packages, the paper straws will be launched before the end of this year.

Boeing has struck a $4.25 billion deal to acquire Miami-headquartered aircraft parts distribution, composites and aftermarket supplier KLX Inc.’s Aerospace Solutions Group, marking a further move into the value chain.

The Victorian Government is bringing more manufacturing jobs to Geelong, with the official opening of the industrial innovation and accelerator hub, ManuFutures.

The aluminium smelter at Tiwai Point is restarting an unused potline as rising metal prices and a power deal have made it economic to expand production.

OMAX® Corporation, a global leader in advanced abrasive waterjet technology, is featuring its GlobalMAX 1530 and ProtoMAX abrasive waterjets at the AMT Shanghai Technology and Service Center. Hands-on software and machine demonstrations as well as application support will be provided by OMAX personnel at the site.