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Scott says forward orders strong, Europe variable
Primary Sector

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...

Gavin Evans 09 Jul 2019
Mitre 10 looks to Australia for new chief executive
Retail

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...

Paul McBeth 09 Jul 2019
Biosecurity NZ steps up war on brown marmorated stink bug
Primary Sector

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...

Rebecca Howard 08 Jul 2019