RECORD numbers of Australians are turning to two-wheeled transport for everyday commuting and recreation.
Hydrogen fuel cell technology is a hot topic and the materials handling industry is poised to be an early adopter of this new technology. Katherine Crichton writes.
THE garden care industry is set to benefit from the expansion of the Federal Government's fuel tax credits scheme introduced July 1, 2008, according to Honda Australia power equipment manager Ray Briffa.
GLOBAL automotive manufacturer Honda has begun commercial production of its new zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell car called the FCX Clarity.
WITH Australia’s three remaining car makers suffering from a high A$, low import tariffs and an ever increasing number of cars being imported, it pleasing to see our industry minister taking his role seriously.
Editorial comment piece from the March issue of Manufacturers' Monthly. Japan has taken manufacturing production techniques to a new level, with a heavy focus on reducing production time, increased training and more worker involvement.
Editorial comment piece from the May issue of Manufacturers' Monthly. DESPITE limited coverage in the media, the recent spat between the US and China has the potential to escalate to a major trade war between the two manufacturing giants, with ramifications for Australia’s manufacturing industry.
WHAT DO companies like Toyota, Honda, Canon, Kawai, Mazda, and Panasonic have in common? They are innovative, manufacture in an isolated country which imports all its energy and raw materials and operates with labour costs approx twice that of Australia.