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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

One of Queensland’s largest vegetable farming and production companies, Kalfresh, has received a joint $80 million investment from the Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC) and Wollemi Capital to build Australia’s first integrated food and energy precinct.

New research from RMIT University suggests saltbush could help food manufacturers improve protein quality and reduce the reliance on added salt in staple foods. The drought-tolerant shrub has been used as bush tucker by Indigenous Australians for thousands of years.

The Brewers Association of Australia CEO, Amanda Watson, has stepped down from the role. Watson, who became CEO in July 2025, said she was pursuing a different career direction.