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We’re pleased to report that the next round of works for our materials test rig installed at Ohaaki have been completed and are now ready for commissioning phase. Our Research…
Are you productive enough?
For our heavy engineering industry, productivity has a direct bearing on how we are performing not only as a company but as a sector, which is why keeping an eye…
Changes to the SFC Scheme
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…
Notice – Steel building product conformance of critical items
Following MBIE and Commerce Commission announcements of significant building products conformance issues which included steel products, HERA consulted in April 2016 extensively with its membership. The outcome was the wide…
SFC brings pride to SNC Steel
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…
New Zealand’s first turbo generator close to realisation
Improving energy efficiencies and encouraging the uptake of renewable energy sources continue to be a focus for many countries around the world following increasing concerns around climate change – and…
Stick to magic, or dare to innovate?
The world is changing rapidly, and so too the heavy engineering metals industry. Now, more than ever – the risk of ‘not taking competitive risk’ will be the future downfall…
MaD for the future?
We’re pleased to be attending MaD for the Future 2017: a national conference for innovation in manufacturing and design which kicks off 10 May 2017 at the ANZ Viaduct Event…
Transforming our industry through disruptive innovation
Earlier this year, we applied for the MBIE 2017 Research Partnership Investment Round under the title “Transforming the heavy metals engineering industry through disruptive innovation” – an application now approved…
Resource – Adding boron to structural steel for export subsidies
Historically, boron has not been intentionally added to structural steel manufactured in New Zealand or Australia to AS or AS/NZS standards. However some overseas steelmakers have added boron to structural…
Sustainable approaches can increase your business opportunities
Winning work is imperative for business survival – yet it often comes at a cost to the very environment we live and operate in. But what if there was a…
Moving forward by looking back
In 2017 we’re modernizing our look, feel and voice – and that includes HERA News! Last year we made some positive steps to bring about changes that deliver more value…