ManufacturingF&P takeover: Haier closer to full controlFull control of Fisher & Paykel Appliances is set to pass to Haier after the Chinese company reached the threshold necessary to trigger compulsory acquisition.06 Nov 05:35 AM
BDBDAgribusinessRakon cuts 60 NZ jobs in China, India moveRakon will cut up to 60 New Zealand jobs as it shifts more manufacturing to China and India in a bid to cut costs and widen profit margins.05 Nov 08:45 PM
Freight and logisticsHigh dollar takes wind from sailsNew Zealand boat builders are savvy and determined but the strong kiwi dollar is making it difficult for exporters to remain competitive.29 Oct 04:30 PM
ManufacturingF&P control likely to head offshoreControl of F & P Appliances is now likely to pass to China's Haier after it increased its takeover offer to $1.28 a share.18 Oct 04:24 AM
BDBDManufacturingF&P shares halt - Haier offer coming?Fisher & Paykel Appliances shares have been halted pending an announcement, prompting speculation about an offer from Chinese company Haier.17 Oct 09:30 PM
ManufacturingNuplex board wants pay hike as workers goNuplex Industries is seeking to increase its non-executive directors' fee pool by 28 per cent, as it plans to shut plants and lay off factory workers on both sides of the Tasman.17 Oct 04:30 PM
ManufacturingLow takeup for Haier F&P offerChinese whiteware giant's takeover bid stalls as shareholders opt to 'wait and see'16 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Facts and figures all add up...sort ofThe Greens and the Prime Minister have been contradicting each other this week over whether the manufacturing sector is in crisis, writes Audrey Young.09 Oct 04:30 PM
