MANUFACTURING

Hitachi ends TV manufacturing

Hitachi has become the latest casualty in the global television manufacturing market having announced its exit from the shrinking sector after 50 years.

25/01/2012

Latest reaction to Toyota's Altona layoffs

Losing another 350 jobs from the already fragile Australian car manufacturing industry became a reality today as Toyota announced another round of layoffs. The web is buzzing with the news and Manufacturers' monthly will continue to collate the best below as it emerges.

24/01/2012

Chinese subsidies put local steelmakers at unfair disadvantage, says ASI

Australian steelmakers are at a disadvantage due to Chinese Government subsidies and the undervalued yuan, the Australian Steel Institute (ASI) says.

24/01/2012

Investment in new technology to boost productivity: Ai Group report

Over 70% of manufacturing, service and construction businesses that invested in new technology did so to improve productivity, a report by the Australian Industry Group and Deloitte has found.

18/01/2012

457 visa process under review: AMWU

Australia’s manufacturing industry has long relied on the labour of overseas hire; however the continued exploitation of foreign workers has become an increasing concern for the bodies that represent the workers.

10/01/2012

Australian yarn manufacturer to sack 49 workers; 20 to go by Christmas

Australian wool manufacturer Australian Country Spinners (ACS) will cut 49 manufacturing jobs at its Wangaratta facility in Victoria by February 2012; with 20 to go by Christmas.

05/12/2011

Apr 7

2011 Manufacturing Skills Conference and Awards

Manufacturing Skills Queensland (MSQ) is once again hosting the Manufacturing Skills Conference and Awards Dinner. This premier event will be held on 9 June 2011 and will bring together leading industry and government practitioners to address the unique workforce development and skilling challenges facing the sector. As the manufacturing sector will be at the forefront of Queensland's resources boom and infrastructure developments, this year's theme for the conference is "Building Capacity for Growth". Following the conference the Manufacturing Industry Skills Awards will be recognising excellence and rewarding the outstanding achievements of individuals and organizations within the manufacturing vocational education and training sector.

Apr 7

Innovation Series Melbourne

Minister for Manufacturing, Exports and Trade Richard Dalla-Riva will speak at the debut Innovation Series lunch in Melbourne on 12 May, alongside leaders from RMIT and ANCA. The topic for the event is Building Global Competitiveness through Innovative Manufacturing. The Innovation Series showcases breakthrough science and technology and has proven to be a great success in Brisbane and Sydney - attracting more than 1,000 attendees last year.

Apr 7

Is it too tough to Tender?: Reading, Writing and Submitting Superior Tender Proposals

Responding to tenders is about winning new business without wasting too much time. Learn how to gain a competitive advantage when submitting tenders. This half day workshop will start by teaching you the fundamentals: how to read tender documents, putting together a check list, assessing and evaluate.

Apr 4

Marketing for Industrial Manufacturers - Is it profit or pitfall in your business?

Successful marketing campaigns require creativity, initiative, perseverance, and also time. This breakfast seminar will show you how to save time and money.