VM Diesels Ltd of Petone is now distributing Kohler gas and LPG powered generators. The sets start at 10 kVA and rise in nine steps to 73 kVA. The generators provide superior voltage response and short circuit capability. Phone 0-4-568 8843.

A VOC destruction system is being supplied by The Little Generator Company of New Plymouth. This voc-removing gas turbine has a destruction capacity of 6,200 SCFM of volatile laden air. There is also energy recovery of 525 kW of electricity, and heat recovery up to 4000 lbs/hr of steam or equivalent. Phone 0-6-758 9698.

Coal Research Limited (CRL) has a new Christchurch office, providing a single point of contact in the city. Phone 0-3-364 2768.

In mid-March the Auckland High Court reached a decision that the petrol price fixing case against Caltex, Mobil and Shell is to continue. The Commerce Act prohibits competitors colluding to fix prices. If the Act is breached, the Court can impose fines of up to $5million on each company.