N E W S 7 KEEPING BUSINESSES MOVING REGISTER TO ATTEND FOR FREE USING PROMO CODE: ENGNEWS www.mhlexpo.co.nz Manufacturing policy released by the Green Party has been welcomed by ManufacturingNZ. ManufacturingNZ executive director Catherine Beard says the proposal to establish a Minister for Manufacturing would be helpful in achieving REGISTER AND ATTEND THE MHL EXPO, FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A FORD UP TO THE VALUE OF + ORC* *Visit website for T&C’s Limited Spaces BE PART OF ONE OF NZ’S LARGEST INDUSTRY EVENTS New Zealand's only dedicated materials handling, warehousing and logistics trade show. Get face-to-face with thousands of industry professionals and decision makers. Co-Locating with Foodtech Packtech, www.foodtechpacktech.co.nz EN091 more focus on the sector. “Manufacturing is a critical component of the New Zealand economy,” Ms Beard says. “The manufacturing sector is contributing strongly to national economic growth, and is responsible for much product and business innovation. New Zealand’s positive export performance relies greatly on Kiwi manufacturers,” she says. “Our manufacturing sector includes many successful companies processing and manufacturing food products, fast-growing technology companies and others. “These areas would benefit from a greater public understanding and having a Minister responsible for this sector would help achieve this." http://tinyurl.com/hoq65od CHINA BUILDS LARGEST AMPHIBIOUS PLANE China’s built bigger again as it’s unveiled the world’s largest amphibious plane. The AG600 measuring 37 metres with a wingspan of 38.8 metres, is capable of taking off and landing both on land and stretches of water that are more than 1,500 metres long, 200 metres wide and 2.5 metres deep. It has a maximum take-off weight of 53.5 tonnes, a top cruising speed of 500 km/h and a range of 4,500 km and can fly for 12 hours at a time, according to its builder, the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC). SPECS: 37 metres long, Wingspan 38.8 metres, Max Take Off Weight 53.5 Tonnes, Top Cruising Speed 500km/h, Range 4,500km Greens’ manufacturing focus welcomed ENGINEERING JOBS: A DESIGN ON ROTORUA? Rotorua has many advantages to its lifestyle, and if you are looking for a change of scenery then the design department at Patchell Industries Limited is looking for you. Design Engineer: SolidWorks and AutoCAD knowledge and experience; experience with heavy transport equipment; experienced and competent in the production of mechanical drawings; competent in the use of Microsoft Office products; high standard of written and oral English language skills. Mechatronic Technican: A NZCE (elect) or higher tertiary engineering qualification; electronic design and drafting experience using a modern CAD system. Experience in SolidWorks advantageous; experience in PLC programming; Control system design; understanding of hydraulic and mechanical machinery. Electrical Engineer: NZ electrical registration, good electro-mechanical comprehension; previous industrial experience (minimum of three years preferred). You will be working with a close knit team who have a wealth of knowledge and are supportive and at the top of their game. Applications from university graduates in the relevant field will be considered. To apply: DonnaArdern@patchell.co.nz HAVE AN ENGINEERING RELATED JOB YOU’D LIKE TO LIST? Send 50 words per job along with contact information to: engineeringjobs@hayleymedia.com
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