Over 100 representatives of the NZ pressure equipment community are coming together for the 2nd Pressure Equipment Workshop to share, discuss and debate issues that are of interest to the industry as a whole. Presentations will be given by industry people on a range of topics including fitness for service and risk assessment, application of…
It is eight years since the global financial crisis (GFC) started and few would say things are ‘back to normal’. But most companies who survived have adjusted to the new normal of sluggish global growth, and in New Zealand’s case, marginal domestic growth. Looking back its obvious what happened: The GFC caused the purse strings…
The HERA session offered a perspective on the future prospects of our industry which was capped off by a panel discussion were business journalist Rod Oram facilitated a discussion between attendees and a panel of HERA Executive Members. HERA was gratified to see that many leaders of our industry participated and are recognising the need…
Metals Week 2015 was held at the Aotea Centre Auckland 1st – 4th September. In 2014, The Metals New Zealand Executive had the idea to create a significant and overarching event involving as many member associations as possible to: Continue to deliver conferences to inform and inspire Broaden industry networking opportunities Deliver efficiencies in facility…
After a major refurbishment, HERA House was officially re-opened on 20 March by the Minster of Science and Innovation Hon Steven Joyce. He is also Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Regulatory Reform, Minister of Science and Innovation, Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment, Minister Responsible for Novopay and Associate Minister of Finance; not…
As mentioned in our February and March news, the HERA Executive supported an ongoing research activity run by HERA to gather more specific data characterising our heavy engineering industry. This research activity included a proposal for the performance of a benchmarking study of the structural steel fabrication industry as a pilot for other sub-sectors subject…
It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Dr Nigel Priestley, who was most well-known for his leadership of the investigation of the Canterbury Television (CTV) building collapse. Priestley gave evidence to the Canterbury earthquakes Royal Commission and chaired a panel that examined the collapse of the CTV and Pyne Gould…