On 14 June 2024, the Taurus and Vortex teams joined forces at Belair Close to support the Christchurch City Council’s tree planting initiative. Together, we successfully planted approximately 200 trees, contributing to a greener and more sustainable future for our community.
We are proud to be part of this impactful initiative and look forward to more opportunities to protect and enhance our environment. This event underscores our commitment to environmental stewardship and our dedication to improving community infrastructure.
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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.
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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.
Taurus Engineering is actively refurbishing pieces of Bailey Bridges, a crucial undertaking for the rapid repair of bridges damaged in floods. New Zealand has two storage facilities for Bailey Bridges, and over time, these bridge pieces require refurbishment.
Shane Smith, General Manager of Taurus, said, “Taurus has been entrusted with this task through Downer. Leveraging our technical expertise and experienced workforce, we are extensively refurbishing these bridge components.”
The NZ Transport Agency skillfully uses Bailey Bridges for emergency bridge repairs, a method that not only enables timely repairs but also embodies sustainability by reducing waste and maintaining the environment. Taurus is honored to collaborate with Downer in contributing to Aotearoa’s resilience and sustainability.
This video offers an insight into Bailey Bridges.