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2008 ASCL Award winners announced

Thursday 20 November 2008

The Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA) and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Australia (CILTA) partnered to present the Australian Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence Awards 2008 on Thursday the 13th of November at the Sofitel Brisbane.


Ford's Geelong engine plant to stay open

Thursday 20 November 2008

Industry minister Kim Carr has welcomed today's announcement that Ford will continue operating its Geelong engine plant.


Keep supporting local industry and make an impression

Thursday 20 November 2008

IN these uncertain economic times, it has never been more important to support manufacturing in Australia and enhance the competitiveness of local products overseas, and what better way to do this than to showcase your Endeavours.


Full exposure to carbon scheme could jeopardise local paper industry

Monday 17 November 2008

FULL exposure to a carbon cost scheme without appropriate transitional measures could jeopardise Australia’s pulp and paper industry, according to a new report released earlier this week.


Car plan a strong package - Ridout

Thursday 13 November 2008

Heather Ridout, the Ai Group's Chief Executive, describes the government's new car plan as a strong package to drive the future of the automotive industry.


Limited free tickets for Australian Made conference

Thursday 13 November 2008

A limited number of free tickets are available for the annual Australian Made conference in Sydney on Tuesday 18 November.


Holden cuts workforce

Friday 06 June 2008

Holden has announced plans to close part of its Melbourne operations, prompting layoffs of over 500 car workers.


AMAus launches manufacturing awards

Friday 04 April 2008

THE Inaugural Advanced Manufacturing Australia – Awards program recognises the achievements of Australia’s Advanced Manufacturing Industry for the valuable contribution made to Australia and for their pursuit of innovation and excellence.


Country of origin claims can trap the unwary

Monday 11 February 2008

UNSUSPECTING manufacturers keen to promote the country of origin of their goods risk a marketing disaster, and major fines, unless they fully grasp the laws controlling such claims.


Top shelf – the successes of Australian manufacturing

Thursday 06 September 2007

Manufacturing in Australia has faced many obstacles in the past, but as Katherine Crichton found out, the ability for manufacturers to adapt, innovate and deliver is paving the way for a stronger industry.


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