Global award winning local parts distribution centre
The investment in the all-new Highbrook parts distribution centre (PDC) has already paid dividends for BMW Group New Zealand. The Highbrook PDC has just been presented with the 2008 BMW Group Silver Award for excellence in part logistics. To win this award the Highbrook facility was measured with all the other global BMW subsidiary logistics operations.
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The power behind the Mitsubishi iMiEV
The latest phase in the evolution of personal urban transport has recently arrived on New Zealand soil, the all-electric Mitsubishi iMiEV MMNZ technical services manager Lloyd Robinson gave Motor Equipment News a closer look at what is happening under the floor.
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Maximising revenue opportunities in a competitive market
Since establishing Bay Nissan in 1991 the Farmer Motor Group Limited has grown to become one of the most successful multiple franchise dealerships in the Bay of Plenty region, which is now known at the Farmer Autovillage Xtreme. We decided to pay a visit to Farmer Autovillage Xtreme and find out why this company has been so successful and how they have retained their market share in the face of a shrinking new car market.
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Choosing the right oil
Modern engine oils face a tough job, but auto technicians face an ever tougher job when deciding which engine oil to pick from the vast array on offer.
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Virtual paint tool improves vehicle corrosion protection
Ford Motor Company is leading the development of a virtual paint simulation tool called EPD (Electro-coat Paint Deposition) that helps ensure vehicle body panels are adequately coated with electro-coat, the polymeric coating that protects vehicles against corrosion.
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Cutting tool developments for Small Part Machining
Small-part manufacturing using Swiss tooling is a rapidly growing industry sector.
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