Pace of US manufacturing hit 2-year peak
US factories expanded last month at the fastest pace since June 2011 on a jump in orders. And a new report signals that manufacturing output could strengthen in coming months.
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Skellerup claws back
Skellerup, the industrial rubber goods manufacturer, beat its guidance with a 23 per cent decline in annual profit after a pickup in the last two months of the financial year.
Work safety paperwork too complex - study
Many workers are struggling to understand health and safety documents used in their workplaces, a new study has found.
Workers blame KiwiRail for lost hours
Sixty-four Dunedin manufacturing workers will have their working week reduced by a day, following KiwiRail's decision to award a manufacturing tender offshore.
Kim Campbell: Labour reform plans a big step forward
The changes being proposed to our employment laws clearly stand to benefit many more employees than the small number who may find aspects of them a challenge.
Chinese factory buy gives competitive edge - Methven
Methven's purchase of a Chinese manufacturing facility will give the company a competitive edge and full control over its supply chain.
Honey additives denied
New Zealand honey manufacturers are confident the quality of their products will be proven after Hong Kong testing found additives in some "pure" products.
Strong Aussie dollar and cheaper cars push sales up
Competitive car prices and the relatively strong Australian dollar are tempting more Australians to upgrade to a new set of wheels.
Businesses stay upbeat on prospects
Business remains upbeat in the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research's quarterly business opinion poll.
Modest growth - GDP up just 0.3pc
The dollar has dropped on news the economy limped along in the first three months of the year, thanks largely to the North Island drought.
John Armstrong: Political stunt falls flat but still manages to score points
The inquiry's report was predictably dismissed by National. But it makes some valid points about the plight of manufacturers, writes John Armstrong.
Motorsport: V8 Supercar manufacturer cap on cards
V8 Supercars Australia will discuss capping the number of manufacturers in the championship following Volvo's decision to join the competition next year.
'Urgent call to action' for manufacturing
The "killing" of New Zealand's manufacturing industry can be stopped if the Government makes a series of sweeping policy changes, a new report into the sector has concluded.
Manufacturing boost 'stunning'
A barometer of manufacturing is pointing to fair weather as the BNZ-Business New Zealand performance of manufacturing index for May hit its highest level in nine years.
Huge launch from F&P
Chinese-owned Fisher & Paykel Appliances will today unveil 70 new machines for local and international markets.
VW likely to recall NZ cars
Volkswagen is expected to recall hundreds of cars in New Zealand this week after growing pressure to respond to customers' safety concerns.
Ministry works to allay Chinese concerns
The Ministry for Primary Industries says it's working on a number of initiatives aimed at addressing concerns in China about the rapid rise in the number of New Zealand infant formula brands available to Chinese consumers.