This year marks Shane Smith’s 10th anniversary with Taurus Engineering – a significant milestone that reflects his deep involvement in shaping the company we know today.
As General Manager, Shane has been a driving force behind our growth. He leads business development and sales activities, oversees project delivery, and remains closely involved in workshop operations and technical development. His passion and commitment to both the Taurus team and the company’s success are evident in his dedication – often staying late to keep things moving long after others have finished for the day.
His focus on quality, safety, and getting the job done has earned the trust of both clients and partners.
We’re proud to have Shane as part of the Taurus story. Here’s to 10 years – and counting.
Shane Smith – GM of Taurus
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Our team will be at the SouthMACH 2025 tradeshow, happening on May 28th and 29th at the Hornbrook Arena! As one of the leading events for engineering and manufacturing professionals, SouthMACH is an opportunity to discover innovative, future-ready solutions that drive industry success.
Our experienced team will be sharing their expertise and showcasing some recent projects we have been a part of. At Stand 60, you’ll find us alongside the Vortex Group (Taurus Engineering, Taylors Manufacturing and Vortex Engineering, ready to showcase our expertise in stainless steel fabrication, large-scale manufacturing for industrial applications, custom engineering solutions, and servicing options.
This event will be great opportunity to connect and collaborate. Stop by for a chat, and find out how we can support your business with high-quality, innovative solutions.
We look forward to seeing you there!
We are pleased to announce that Taurus has achieved Totika safety certification, marking another milestone.
Totika is New Zealand’s nationally recognised health and safety pre-qualification scheme, simplifying the process for suppliers and contractors to meet health and safety standards. By achieving this certification, Taurus demonstrates its commitment to workplace safety and efficiency, aligning with industry best practices and gaining recognition across multiple sectors. This also underscores our commitment to maintaining high safety standards within the industry.
This certification not only enhances our market competitiveness but also strengthens customer trust in our services. We will continue to dedicate ourselves to providing safe and reliable engineering solutions, ensuring that all projects meet the highest safety standards.
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Yesterday, we had the pleasure of hosting Ms. Ke Jiang and her team from the University of Canterbury at our Taurus workshops. They are conducting research on the potential long-term cost benefits of using stainless steel in rail bridges, despite the high initial costs.
Taurus, with our extensive experience in manufacturing and our workshops for both stainless steel and carbon steel, is excited to potentially play a role in this important research project.
“Our collaboration aims to leverage our manufacturing expertise to support innovative research that could lead to more cost-effective and durable solutions in the rail industry,” said General Manager, Shane Smith.
Taurus underwent a SIRI Assessment conducted by LMAC. This comprehensive evaluation provided us with valuable insights, allowing us to benchmark our manufacturing processes against local and global standards. By identifying our strengths and areas for improvement, we can better prioritize development efforts and resources.
The SIRI Assessment (Smart Industry Readiness Index) is a structured framework involving three core elements of the Industry 4.0 revolution: process, technology, and organization. It helps manufacturers benchmark against peers, identify strengths and weaknesses, and develop a digital transformation roadmap.
We are grateful to the LMAC team for their expertise and support, which has provided us with such an in-depth and valuable assessment.
