N E W S 10 February 2016 EMEX 2016 SET TO BE BIGGEST IN DECADE The industry is gearing up and some five months out from the Engineering, Manufacturing and Electronics Exhibition 2016 (EMEX) show organiser XPO has indicated it will be the largest in over a decade. New Zealand’s largest industry trade event, EMEX is well on its way to being a sell-out with 130 national and international exhibiting companies already confirming they’ll be there showcasing the latest technologies, products and services Inspiring Manufacturing and Innovation Excellence. The latest high tech and innovative equipment, in some cases Southern Hemisphere firsts, will be showcased at the ASB Showgrounds on the May 31 to June 2. Companies such as AmProm, Plazmax and Haas will be bringing to the event the very latest innovations with cutting edge products and technology. Amprom, for example, will be bringing the latest fibre laser cutting machine which visitors can see in full action. The EMEX 2016 theme of Inspiring Manufacturing and Innovation Excellence will be dominant over the three days through live product demonstrations, special features and a very full schedule of industry led education and learning Seminars. The schedule will cover a variety of topics such as ‘Additive Manufacturing’, which also includes a Callaghan Innovation Network event, ‘Robotics’, ‘Workplace Health & Safety’ and Keynote presentations by Industry leaders from NZMEA, Metals NZ, MESNZ and NEIDA. “There is very strong industry support for EMEX 2016,” says EMEX sales manager Aad van der Poel. “Which, I believe, reflects the current industry and economic sentiment. We see many exhibitors returning after a more challenging period. As businesses gain confidence and adopt a more positive outlook, EMEX 2016 will adding a ‘Bringing Manufacturing Home’ theme, showcasing amazing examples of successful hi-tech kiwi manufacturing capability. “Every EMEX, the buzz grows. With world-class seminars, the cream of suppliers, a myriad of opportunities to network and do beneficial business this is the not to be missed event for 2016.” EN EMEX 2016 will be held at the ASB Showgrounds in Auckland. Free registration is now open for Industry Professionals wishing to attend. Simply visit www.emex.co.nz To see a full list of EMEX 2016 exhibitors, visit www.emex.co.nz/visitor-information/emex-exhibitors For exhibiting, contact Aad on 09 976 8350 or aad@xpo.co.nz Rockwell appoints marketing and business manager Rockwell Automation has appointmented Darryl Kaufmann to the role of manager, marketing and business management for the South Pacific region. In this role, he will be responsible for leading the marketing and market access functions for the South Pacific region, including business, product, and initiative management, pricing strategies, commercial programs and channel initiatives. He will work closely with stakeholders including distributors, country and state managers, sales operations and regional pricing to develop and oversee the implementation of the marketing and business strategy for the region. Taranaki engineer honoured A Taranaki engineer whose companies are global leaders in bitumen technologies and heavy engineering was honoured by the University of Canterbury (UC). The University Council conferred a Doctor of Engineering (honoris causa) on John Matthews at its December graduation ceremonies. Mr Matthews is a UC alumni who has achieved major international success in his field. Harrison Grierson appoints chief financial officer Harrison Grierson, a leading NZowned engineering and design consultancy, has appointed a new chief financial officer, Matthew Fleming. Mr Fleming was formerly group financial controller at NZX listed Trilogy International Limited. A New Zealand-born chartered accountant with over 20 years’ senior financial expertise, he has worked in Auckland, Seattle, London, Dublin and Central Europe. His experience has been in manufacturing, private equity real estate development and investment, asset and property management. He’s also worked in sports administration for the Auckland Rugby Football Union and the Blues. Darryl Kaufmann business and marketing manager for Rockwell Automation’s South Pacific region New chief financial officer Matthew Fleming
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