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Breakthrough: Grow your own tendon Close to FDA approval for regeneration technique by Graeme Kennedy Millions of people around the world could soon be enjoying a better quality of life with a regenerative medical procedure developed by Kumeu veterinarian Patrick Casey for horses. Working with partners in his laboratories in the US, Australia and New Zealand and with Harvard University on...

Fulton Hogan eyes Aussie expansion Big here but minnow size in Australia by Graeme Kennedy [NBR] Roading contractor Fulton Hogan is actively seeking more opportunities for expansion in Australia through acquisitions, managing director Dave Faulkner says. “Our Australian turnover is around $750 million a year and we want to grow there but not in a silly way,” Mr Faulkner said....

Sweet taste of success Sound familiar? Kiwis find Chinese fruit and take it global Graeme Kennedy [NBR] Hamilton company BioVittoria is expanding its Chinese fruit growing and processing operation to meet increasing global demand from the food and beverage industry for a cane sugar...

Personal service put Madison at fore By Graeme Kennedy [NBR] Madison Recruitment is thriving and seeking opportunities for expansion through acquisition as many rivals struggle or go out of business in the economic downturn. Directors Wynnis Armour and Marisa Fong are not surprised that...

KiwiSaver throws lifeline to traditional providers Getting Kiwis to save could save the industry Graeme Kennedy [NBR] KiwiSaver could lead New Zealand’s superannuation industry out of its slump despite costs and difficulties for traditional fund managers using the government super...

Favourable winds propel sailing venture Graeme Kennedy [NBR] Yachting entrepreneur William Goodfellow already has a boat in Valencia ready to take spectators ringside during the next America’s Cup clash. He has bought NZL38, the Black Magic speedster which backed up NZL32’s win...

Icebreaker shoots for Moon Graeme Kennedy [NBR] Luxury Merino wool clothing company Icebreaker has the potential to lift global turnover fivefold to $500 million, founder-chief executive Jeremy Moon says. Mr Moon expects sales of Icebreaker outdoor and lifestyle garments produced from the...

Forest to fuel venture gains momentum The country’s first demonstration biofuel refinery using forest residues as a feedstock could be operational within five years using new technology to convert trees into bioethanol. Rotorua Crown Research Institute Scion has been developing the...

Enztec finds fortune in orthopaedics Graeme Kennedy [NBR] Christchurch orthopaedic devices designer and manufacturer Enztec is widening its global market through a new partnership with Boston company Omni Life Science. Enztec already has several worldwide production and distribution...

Tuaropaki Trust cooks with gas <Giving people a beacon of hope and prosperity> Graeme Kennedy [NBR] The Tuaropaki Trust has almost doubled its annual revenues to around $50 million in the past four years with a diverse business portfolio ranging from farming and horticulture to...

Draconian Pharmac spurs export success Graeme Kennedy [NBR] State drug agency Pharmac’s “draconian” pricing practices were the catalyst for Douglas Pharmaceuticals’...

ING LIFE TAKES RAPID PATH TO SUCCESS by Graeme Kennedy [NBR] Fast-growing newcomer ING Life has leapt six places in the past 12 months to take the third-biggest share of New Zealand’s $178...

BONANZA ENDS LONG WAIT FOR NZ OIL & GAS Graeme Kennedy [NBR] New Zealand Oil & Gas has struck gold after more than two decades of non-productive exploration and perseverance, with its...

Liggins Institute sets the medical research pace How a poor start in life affects everyone Graeme Kennedy [NBR] Children worldwide have been given a chance for a better life through medical...