What’s going on in Engineering and Manufacturing? EMEX 2018 has the answers!

EMEX 2018 is not only gearing up to be the largest event in its almost 40 year history, showcasing the latest technologies and products, it will also tackle the most pressing issues industry is facing.

How do NZ companies address the growing lack of skilled labour and succession problems? What are we doing in areas as work safety and what practical steps are we making to improve our not so great record? What does all this talk about Industry 4.0 actually mean for you? Innovation is a fancy and very popular word but what qualifies as an innovative product? Who can help your business to become more innovative?

Talk to the experts and visit the Innovation Quarter in the newly added Hall 1, where advisors from Callaghan Innovation are happy to discuss opportunities on how to tap into the Government R & D funds. Caliber Design and Locus Research will showcase some amazing innovative products, all designed and manufactured in close collaboration with New Zealand Manufacturers. The Innovation Quarter will showcase a myriad of amazing technology that is revolutionising the industry.

EMEX 2018 is also proud to host the Employment & Training Hub where you can discuss your needs with the ‘Manufacturers Network’ and the Maintenance Engineers Society of New Zealand, who both are enthusiastic supporters of Competenz and M.I.T. who will run ‘speed meets’, where employers are coupled to young upcoming talent, aiming for a career in Engineering and/or Manufacturing. Investing in training staff through a combined working and learning programme, has proven to be highly successful.

Amongst all the CNC machine tool companies in Halls 3 & 4, Kiwi-made plasma cutting systems from Plazmax, a proud New Zealand company pushing the boundaries with their design and manufacture of machines, will be a highlight. Go and see the frequent demonstrations of their cutting- edge equipment!

If you’re interested in promoting your products to the market place and join as an exhibitor, now would be the time to come on board! It provides you with enough time to prepare and be ready for the estimated 5,000+ industry professionals visiting EMEX 2018.

EMEX 2018 is to be held at the ASB Showgrounds in Auckland from May 1-3, 2018.

For more information contact Aad on 021 314 199 or aad@xpo.co.nz