Ross Eathorne runs SWF Distribution the Solar Gard protective films master agent in New Zealand. The Solar Gard product is one that many of us will look at every day and not even know it’s there! The film has been applied to thousands of surfaces that are in the public eye, examples being solar control, safety and security graffiti protection and decorative situations.
Recently Solar Gard introduced a film that focuses on protecting the painted surfaces of motor vehicles from the likes of damage from the elements, shopping trolley damage and bird droppings.
Called Clearshield Pro Ross believes this protective film could be very effective in a factory and manufacturing environment. For example for the protection of painted surfaces from surrounding factory floor activity and abrasive actions or to protect finished surfaces of manufactured product.
It’s worth asking the question about your situation after all you won’t see the film all while the extending the life of your or equipment. Click on the image below to view the video.
You can reach Ross on:
Phone- +64 9 441 0040Fax- +64 9 444 2788Cell- 021 245 5135Email-This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
An interesting comment came through to us from Gordon Anderson, principal of health & safety advisory Hasmate, on a bill currently before Parliament.
Gordon had been sent an industry alert that talked about the proposed Domestic Violence- Victims Protection Bill that is currently under discussion in parliament.
Gordon says that if you are a business owner and got some of your body parts in a tangle over the latest health and safety legislation then this Bill will really get you going.
Domestic violence is an unsavoury topic to many but it is something that is happening in all quarters of society. He suggests that what many business owners don’t realise is that they may have to be part of the solution if the pending Act of Parliament is passed that is currently under discussion.
He doesn't know if the NZ Qualifications Authority have any training modules or qualifications on employee counselling on the topic, but he suggests that you check it out.
You can reach Gordon on 06 842 2499 or by email on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Water treatment is very much in the news right now. Beit the who's to blame game with the Havelock North town water supply system, or our lakes and rivers and not to forget the impact on the pasture and the increase in run-off rdue to the increase in dairy herd numbers over recent years.
It would be fair to say that in many cases modern technology has not been investigated as far as water and waste treatment out in the field is concerned, out of sight and out of mind combined with the, if its not broken it doesn't need fixing kind of attitude. Probably not the most sensible approach.
Phil Read founder of Reaman Industries came through to MSCNewsWire with an interesting comment around the removal of waste material that he spotted in article where apparently a helicopter is being used to transport the waste material away from remote locations in the South Island. A rather expensive way of doing it Phil suggested when their is equipment available such as the Reaman MBBR Treatment Systems that could very well be appropriate. These systems can be installed underground (see image below) or housed in a 20 or 40ft container.
Today, technologies are available that will provide a complete treatment process on-site without needing to remove any waste products. Should you be looking at water and waste treatment solutions for your situation then a call to Phil would not go amiss. You can reach him on 021 915 892 and by email on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
There are still a few places left on Neil Markham's 17 May and 21 June 2017 AutoCAD Essentials Training Course.
The course gives students the opportunity to acquire knowledge and understanding of the essential core topics working with the AutoCAD software. The teaching strategy is to start with a few basic tools that enable the student to create and edit a simple drawing, and then continue to develop the skills necessary to demonstrate competency such as:
A CADPRO Systems “Certificate of Attendance” will be issued following your Instructor-led Training.
Autodesk will issue a “Certificate of Completion” direct to the student once the Autodesk course valuation’s completed at the end of the training.Courseware
Autodesk eBook training manual (Internet access required) will be provided at the Instructor-led training.eBooks are license based and your property once activated
Continue here to contact Neil and gather more information.CADPRO Systems Ltd
Economic Development Minister Simon Bridges and Science and Innovation Minister Paul Goldsmith have launched a new edition of an investment guide into New Zealand’s fast growing technology sector.
The Investor Guide to the New Zealand Technology Sector showcases the breadth and variety of technology companies in New Zealand.
“The tech sector is New Zealand’s third largest exporting sector, contributing $16 billion to GDP and it is growing fast,” says Mr Bridges. “It presents multiple opportunities for New Zealand and international investors.
“New Zealand technology is gaining recognition internationally along with our innovative and can-do culture, and the fact that we are ranked first in the world for ease of doing business by the World Bank Group is a huge drawcard for investors.
“High profile successes like Vend, Xero, Fisher and Paykel Healthcare and Vista Group are leading the way. But, a growing number of early stage companies like Soul Machines and 8i, are attracting significant international attention for their cutting edge technologies in artificial intelligence and virtual reality.
“One of the top priorities of the Government’s Business Growth Agenda is to ensure that these businesses are supported and enabled to grow and compete with the world’s leading technology innovators,” says Mr Bridges.
The Government is also planning to meet the needs of this growing sector through investment in innovation, and building the skills needed in the sector.
“The Government is working hard to develop New Zealand as a hub for high-value, research and development intensive businesses,” says Mr Goldsmith.
“The recent 29 per cent increase in businesses investment in research and development reported by Statistics New Zealand is largely driven by technology businesses, and shows that our efforts are delivering results”.
“To support this growth we’re developing pathways for young New Zealanders to enter the tech sector. This includes the TechHub in Schools, and FutureInTech initiatives which aim to engage young people and get them interested in a career in tech,” says Mr Goldsmith.
“Alongside these skills and employment initiatives the Digital Technology Skills Forum, is bringing together industry associations with government agencies to identify opportunities to develop the skills that the sector will need in order to continue its rapid growth,” says Mr Bridges. “It’s a sign of a sector that is in good health, and planning to meet its future needs.”
The Investor Guide is produced by the Technology Investment Network (TIN) in collaboration with the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE). It is freely available online.
A copy of the guide is available at http://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/whats-happening/news/2016/new-guide-to-drive-investment-in-tech-sector.
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