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February/March 2009

On the Cover CenturyYuasa invests in NZ’s materials handling infrastructure
CenturyYuasa’s motive power division has made a number of investments in recent months that strategically place it at the forefront of the materials handling industry in terms of providing energy solutions fit for all applications.

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Sustainable solutions for difficult times

Freight & Distribution: Sustainable solutions for difficult times
Experts say that good infrastructure designs should include provisions for materials, equipment, transport and people to enable the processing of goods in the minimum possible time. This is not possible without flexible designs.read more

Where are your assets?

Web Exclusive: Where are your assets?
It’s not a topic that many NZ organisations would like to talk about, but the fact is that some companies operating in this country still do not have a thorough, in-depth understanding of where all of their assets are at any given time.read more

MAF Biosecurity – working together to make a difference

MAF Biosecurity – working together to make a difference We’re a nation of traders and travellers – and the statistics bear this out. Between July 2007 and June 2008, 4.8 million air passengers and crew arrived in New Zealand on close to 30,000 aircraft. read article

The BT Levio – an all-new pedestrian-powered pallet truck

Web exclusive: The BT Levio – an all-new pedestrian-powered pallet truck  Simplicity, safety and durability are the key elements of the all new BT Levio pedestrian-powered pallet truck. This is the most complete pallet truck for low, medium and high intensity walk-with applications read article

New options for energy

New options for energy by Lynne Richardson
Although the current economic outlook may be gloomy, smart businesses can reduce their operating costs by more prudent use of energy.read article

editorial: "keep it cheerful"
The start of a new year is usually a time for fervent resolutions and optimism, but unfortunately 2009 has dawned with the clouds of recession firmly on the horizon. read article

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