Jun12022 Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on PodBean 1 June 2022 | Ep.69 – Cracking the steel standard! In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re talking with New Zealand Steel Quality Assurance Manager, Sahar Hosseini. As a qualified Quality Management System ( ISO 9001) developer, lead auditor and risk management expert with…
In the age of Industry 4.0 and advanced quality control systems, Longveld has become the first New Zealand stainless steel fabricator certified by HERA Cert. This process has seen them meet the requirements of the International Institute of Welding Manufacturer Certification Scheme IIW ISO AS/NZS 3834 Part 2 – Comprehensive. A drive to expand…
HERA fabricators members employing 10 or less staff are invited to participate in HERA’s Welding Capability Review Program. Our team will assist small fabricators (SMEs) in achieving compliance with the applicable standards framework by performing on-site review and preparing a confidential report that will also include opportunities for productivity and quality improvements. Compliance…
We’d like to advise our members who are involved with the qualification of welders to AS/NZS 2980 or compliance to this qualification, that Standards New Zealand is calling for public comment for proposed amendments to it. Welder qualification standard AS/NZS 2980:2018 Qualification of welders for fusion welding of steels – Additional requirements for Australia and…
You’ll have seen lately that our Welding Centre has a lot of amazing projects on it’s horizon over the next three years. That’s why we’re excited to welcome Volkan Yakut to our team to help us deliver them! Volkan brings over 15 years’ global experience to the table as a Mechanical Engineer and International Welding…
HERA | Bottleneck Analysis seminar | Christchurch | Limited seats available 12-13 June OverviewDay 1Day 2PresenterTestimonialsCostLocationRegisterOverview About the event This two-day workshop introduces the Theory of Constraints (TOC) concepts to attendees to give them a strong grasp of its application and potential. Covering TOC for operations, project management, logistics and making financial decisions, this workshop is enhanced through practical…
We can hardly believe it, but Jürgen’s time with us at HERA is fast coming to an end! So we thought before he heads back to Germany we’d let you get to know him a bit better and find out about the great work he’s been doing whilst in New Zealand! Winging his way from the…
HERA | Half day seminar | Limited seats available Thursday 3 May 1300 – 1700 hrs OverviewSeminar programPresentersPricesLocationRegisterOverview Why attend? Our lead team has developed an exclusive seminar focused on delving deeper into quality through the lens of their various strategic focus. So whether your interest lies in welding fabrication, structural systems, market development, industry…
As part of our commitment to deliver value to our membership our lead team has come together to develop a seminar addressing a call for more clarity around the ‘cost of quality’. Whether a SME or a large company – it’s become clear that the adoption of quality management systems into our members operations are…
AS/NZS 2980, our most widely used welder qualification standard, is up for revision. The draft for public comment can be accessed at the Standards NZ website. The draft is reflects the inevitable process of moving away from local standards to the ISO standards; in this case to ISO 9606-1:2012, Approval testing of welders—Fusion welding, Part…
Recognising the need for risk mitigation in the procurement of fabricated steelwork, HERA and SCNZ in partnership with ASI developed Code of Practice for fabrication and erection of structural steel work and the SFC Rules in 2014. This formed the basis for a joint Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand project to create the first dedicated…
SNC Steel is a Papakura, Auckland based fabricator with the tenets of lean manufacturing at its core, concentrating on quality and service while eliminating unnecessary cost and time waste. Since their focus has been on quality products provided to customers in the safest manner possible to the highest standards, and recognising that quality can be…