Global drive technology specialist SEW-EURODRIVE has announced construction has begun on a state-of-the-art facility in Mackay to house its new Heavy Industrial Solutions Service Centre.
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Gold Coast defence manufacturing flies under the radar
Queensland’s Gold Coast is home to surprising number of defence manufacturers, part of a state defence industry that won $3.8 billion in contracts in 2015 – 2016.
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Meet an Endeavour Awards winner: Queensland Gaskets
Third-generation manufacturer Queensland Gaskets is preparing for the next chapter in its long history. Carl Quarterman, the company’s managing director since 2012, told Brent Balinski about some of the reasons for the family-owned business’s endurance.
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Coca Cola Amatil on the hunt for automation guru
Coca Cola Amatil is on the lookout for an industrial automation lead, to scope projects aiming to optimise technology investments.
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OPINION: Unlike in Australia, US elections are all about manufacturing
Unlike our previous election, in fact unlike our past three federal elections, in the US, both candidates for president are vowing to revitalise and resurrect the U.S. manufacturing industry.
In fact,
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Scissor lift a star attraction at 50-year celebration
A Genie GS-4390 RT scissor lift, major inspected and refurbished exclusively in Australia and painted in celebratory gold, is heading to the United States to be showcased at the Genie Head Quarters, part
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QLD court dismisses worker caustic burn compo appeal
The Supreme Court of Queensland has dismissed a worker compensation appeal after his claim was reduced when footage emerged of the man performing karate with his damaged foot.
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New technology on show at QME 2016
Some of the leading names in Australian mining will be attending the Queensland Mining and Engineering Exhibition (QME) in Mackay, 26th – 28th of July.
New technologies and methods of production within
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$1.5 million tall timber buildings research grant awarded
Hyne Timber, in partnership with the University of Queensland, has welcomed the announcement of more than $1.5 million funding for tall timber buildings research.
The funding announcement by the Australian
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Palmer to face court for Queensland Nickel collapse
Clive Palmer has been ordered to attend court regarding the management of Queensland Nickel, as the Federal Government appoints special purpose liquidators for the failed business.
Palmer, along with his
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QLD government announces plan to grow aerospace sector
Bondor opens door to a new era, creates 50 more jobs
Insulated building products maker Bondor is preparing to both mark its 65th anniversary and announce a new $20 million facility in Melbourne. Brent Balinski spoke to General Manager Geoff Marsdon about
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Government to pay out former Queensland Nickel workers
A grim future for Arrium, Ford and Queensland Nickel workers?
The OECD report Back to Work Australia makes some grim predictions for workers who lose their jobs. That is the potential threat facing some 7,000 Arrium employees
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Unhappy banks urged to cooperate with Arrium administration
Bankers for Arrium, which entered voluntary administration yesterday, have been urged by the South Australian government not to take legal action.
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Super-strength spinifex offer industry, jobs hopes in QLD
Indigenous spinifex nanofibres that have potential to manufacture strong, lightweight plastics and rubber are the subject of a partnership between Aboriginal rangers at Camooweal and the University of
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Volvo announces new $30 million expansion in Queensland
Volvo’s global CEO has backed manufacturing in Australia, turning the first sod on a new $30 million headquarters and dealership in Wacol, Queensland.
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Aussie spinifex nanomaterial could create stronger, thinner rubber products
University of Queensland researchers have described a newly-harnessed native nanocellulose as a “holy grail” for rubber products, with commercial potential for things like gloves and condoms.
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Brisbane garment business plans expansion
Garment printing business The Print Bar plans to expand its local manufacturing capacity, and hopes the fall of the Australian dollar delivers a boost in sales.
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Strikes at Dulux ahead of redundancies
Over 100 Dulux Group workers will strike at Brisbane today, following a refusal to remove caps on redundancy and sick leave payouts for sacked workers.
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