Demm Engineering & Manufacturing September 2008

Equipment and Materials
A roundup of technologies and services designed to increase the productivity, efficiency, and safety of New Zealand’s engineering and manufacturing sector. Product of the Month is Micropump’s innovative I-Drive electromagnetic drive – high performance in a very small package.
Food & Beverage Industry
Our second in-depth look this year at the technology at work in New Zealand’s dynamic food and beverage industry – from pumps to conveyor heating/chilling systems, flow meters, pathogen control, food handling equipment, and a whole lot more. And Jenny Baker introduces this special feature with a sneak preview of Synlait’s brand new $100 million high-tech milk powder processing plant in Dunsandel, South Canterbury
Pumps, Valves & Fittings
Catch up on the very latest developments in pump and valve technology, including the newest product line-up from Capital Valves, a Wilden milestone for Pump & Machinery Co, plus a look at a turkey feather pumping solution provided for a large New Zealand poultry processing company – which proves that you can pump just about anything!
HVAC & Refrigeration
A chance to find out what’s new in technology for the HVAC and refrigeration markets – there’re snapshot reviews of a new compact pressure transmitter; a multi-functional dew point transmitter; Sensistor’s industrial hydrogen leak detection system; and much more.
Columns, News & Events
Our regular employment and maintenance columns, who’s making news and what events are coming up. Plus, meet 3M’s Saya Wahrlich – a woman who doesn’t let obstacles get in her way.