Cashflow is king when it comes to business stability and growth, and a lot of this depends on inventory management. Here’s some strategies for improving cashflow through stock management…1. Do som... Read more

With disposable masks in hot demand, suppliers are having to import masks fast. This means a lot of the masks available are marked as having KN95 (China) or N95 (US) standard. Let’s have a look at h... Read more

Royal Wolf Trading NZ, Auckland - case study   'Everything is just so much simpler, so much more efficient, and we're saving money!'   Frances and Brent from Royal Wolf Trading ar... Read more

East Coast Bays Engineering, Auckland - case study   'With monthly reporting, and consistent stock availability, our consumable costs are much more efficient.'   We  spoke with purcha... Read more

With respiratory safety and social distancing a big concern for many businesses, there is huge demand for disposable masks.  However a safer and more economical alternative to disposable masks are h... Read more

Steelcraft Engineering Ltd, Auckland - case study   'It's given us time, and time is valuable.'   We  caught up with Steelcraft's workshop manager, Simon Pennington about th... Read more

FACT: Hands are one of the most important tools in the workshop.  They are also one of the most forgotten about when it comes to protection in the engineering workshop.  Many experienced engineers h... Read more

TRT - Tidd Ross Todd, Hamilton - Success Story   'The time saving for purchasing and stores was also real benefit we estimate 5 to 6 hours per week across each department. '   We visit... Read more

Like most things that involve power tools, there's a right and a wrong way to operate wire brushes and wheels if you want to stay safe and get the best results from your efforts. Believe it or no... Read more

Active VMA Engineering Solutions, Rotorua - case study   'It’s so user friendly, much easier than email or phone....I’m ordering the right stuff every time, because it’s all there. Every... Read more

Coated abrasives such as flap discs & wheels, linishing belts, and sanding discs are simple enough to use, but there's still things you need to be aware of to make sure they're used corr... Read more

If you've been having problems with your sanding belt or machine, it's not the end of the world. We've made a list of the most common problems and how to fix them, like belts not runnin... Read more