When Mitre10 opened its new Brougham Street branch in Christchurch on April 7th 2025, it marked more than a relocation of the Beckenham store a short drive away. The 1.1-hectare site, previously home to the historic Lane Walker Rudkin clothing factory, transforms a long-vacant industrial space into one of the largest hardware stores in the
In the fast-growing solar sector, the difference between a standard installation and a high-performing, long-life asset often comes down to the quality of the components selected behind the array. While solar panels and inverters typically receive the most attention, it is the supporting DC infrastructure that determines system reliability, safety and long-term return on investment.
Modern air travel demands seamless, efficient, and consistent passenger experiences. When passenger numbers exceed 60 million each year, operational continuity and resilience emerge as equally critical considerations. As part of a main terminal renovation, one major international airport undertook an upgrade to its baggage handling system to introduce improved efficiency and monitoring while enhancing customer
It wasn’t long ago that artificial intelligence was something out of science fiction or high-end research labs. Today, it’s quietly turning up in workshops, switchboards and maintenance schedules and is a constant, and sometimes disruptive, fixture in our lives. AI isn’t about robots taking over, though it can sometime feel like that. A good way
If you work with batteries then you'll know that testing to verify battery health is not just maintenance, it is enterprise risk control. Batteries are essential to ensuring that critical systems remain operational and will often be required to keep the load running for extended power breaks. In many instances the battery load is carefully
The TIA Portal V21 Grace Period is open until Feb 28, 2026. Secure the latest technology for half the standard upgrade cost. Staying competitive in automation isn’t just about maintaining the status quo, it's about equipping your team with the sharpest tools available. Right now, we have a unique opportunity for you to stay ahead
In industrial electrical installations, efficiency often comes down to how many hands are needed to get the job done. The SmartFit Cable Gland has been engineered specifically for single-person installation by eliminating the need for locknuts, rear access or a second installer. Tight spaces, restricted rear access and repetitive fitting tasks can slow projects down
When the superyacht Rock and Roll arrived in Auckland for its scheduled refit, ensuring access to world-leading automation technology was critical to the success of the project. As the New Zealand distributor for Siemens and a trusted partner to Dalton Electrical through its System Integrator Partnership programme, CSL played a pivotal role in the project’s
Introducing Harbour Express from ROBUS Think tool-free glands, think cable tidies, think multiple terminal block mounting positions, marked drill points and a large entry connection block for multiple cores - Harbour Express accelerates every step of your installation with a design focused on speed, simplicity, and durability making it the ideal choice for demanding environments
CSL is very proud to be joining Siemens and Fluke in sponsoring Master Electricians Apprentice Challenge 2025. The continual professional development of industry talent has always been a high priority for us and we recognise our responsibility to deliver ongoing access to world leading technology and innovation along with the leading techniques and tools to
