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NHP Electrical Engineering Products (NHP) has been appointed as the sole distributor of Rockwell Automation products in the South Pacific.

NHP has also acquired Rexel Industrial Automation’s (RIA) NSW and South-east Queensland business assets related to the distribution and supply of Rockwell Automation products in these territories.

NHP has been granted sole distributor rights for Rockwell Automation products, systems and solutions in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Papua New Guinea, effective 1 May this year.

It is hoped the acquisition will result in smarter, safer and more sustainable operational outcomes through Rockwell Automation’s Connected Enterprise solutions, providing a simpler model to engage with businesses.

 

Food & Drink Business

Months after announcing its exit from food science research, CSIRO has released a regional food system strategy for South East Queensland, calling for coordinated action on supply chains, land use, and food security ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

A further $6.9 million has been allocated to five successful applicants through the federal Industry Growth Program (IGP), including several developing technologies to support the Australian food system. The latest round includes Bioborne, C Sea Solutions, Seascape Restorations Australia, and Levur.

Methane-reducing feed additive developer, Sea Forest, has entered into an agreement with New South Wales-based farm, Avondale Ag, to supplement 5000 cattle with SeaFeed, for an initial term of 12 months.