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Scott says forward orders strong, Europe variable
By Gavin Evans July 9 (BusinessDesk) - Industrial automation specialist Scott Technology says its forward order book remains strong despite restrained investment in Europe due to the ongoing uncertainty around Brexit. The firm, which now has more staff in Europe than in New...

Mitre 10 looks to Australia for new chief executive
By Paul McBeth July 9 (BusinessDesk) - Mitre 10 New Zealand's board has hired Australian auto retailing veteran Chris Wilesmith as its new chief executive. Wilesmith will join the country's biggest hardware chain in September, after a 13-year stint with ASX-listed Super Re...

Biosecurity NZ steps up war on brown marmorated stink bug
By Rebecca Howard July 9 (BusinessDesk) - Biosecurity New Zealand is stepping up its war on the brown marmorated stink bug. It has provisionally released new rules that will apply to this year's stink bug season, which starts on Sept. 1 and will run until April 30. The...