** Scott Technology NZX:SCT jumps as much as 16.1% to NZ$2.82, highest since April 19, 2024
** Automation and robotics co secures NZ$44 mln ($25.2 mln) in new contracts with appliance makers across U.S., Brazil
** About 80,694 shares traded, 4.4x the 30-day average
** SCT last up 14.4%, taking YTD gains to 24.7%
($1 = NZ$1.7479)