GE global vice-chairman John Rice says the conglomerate is hoping to support new wind energy developments in Australia over the coming years.
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Perth manufacturer caught cheating 457 visas
A manufacturer based in Perth is one of three firms the Federal Government claims it has caught trying to rort the 457 visa system.
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China manufacturing growth plunges after big gains in January
A key indicator of the Chinese manufacturing industry has hit a four year low, according to banking giant HSBC.
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Good times ahead for solar manufacturers
By 2014 the solar PV manufacturing industry won't have to rely on subsidies to turn a profit, with growth in India, China, and the US boosting demand, according to Deutsche Bank analysts.
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Visa complaint could see steel workers deported
An unnamed union has filed a 457 visa complaint against four Filipino steel workers that could see them forced to leave Australia.
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Adelaide manufacturer posts record profits
Adelaide-based electronics manufacturer Codan has posted a record half-year profit of $26.5 million on the back of strong demand for its metal detector products.
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Adelaide MPs contest manufacturing hub’s location
Federal Labor MPs based in Adelaide are fighting over the location of a proposed manufacturing hub, with two locations under consideration.
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Wind makers take on Asian imports
Wind farm tower manufacturers will lodge an anti-dumping claim in order to fight off competition from cheap Asian competitors.
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Pressure on uni to source local products
The CFMEU has marched on the University of Tasmania and demanded it commit to using locally-made products in its new student accommodation.
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New CEO for Arrium
Arrium has appointed Andrew Roberts as its new managing director and CEO, a day after the company posted a big loss and flagged moves to make further job cuts.
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ABB to supply 2,400 robots to BMW
Power and automation group ABB has won a contract to supply 2,400 robots to BMW Group's factories in Germany and China.
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Toyota asks for more taxpayer funds
Despite posting its third consecutive operating loss last year, Toyota Australia is in negotiations with the Federal Government to receive more funding to help develop a new model.
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Local firm wins $128,500 from Government
A NSW manufacturer based in Inverell has won a $128,500 grant from the Federal Government to help cut power use and introduce renewable energy.
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Arrium posts big loss, flags further job cuts
Steel maker Arrium has posted a $445.4 million loss for the first half of the financial year, a large drop from the $70.7m loss posted a year earlier.
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Importers are cheating local manufacturers: BlueScope
BlueScope Steel has accused local importers of cheating the manufacturing industry by claiming concessions on cheap imported steel.
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Struggling manufacturer restarts production
Administrators for Queensland-manufacturer PPI Corporation have restarted production at the company's Brisbane facility, with 40 employees returning to work on site.
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Chinese buy into Victorian company
Chinese investment company CITIC has taken a 13 per cent stake in Alumina for $452 million, sending shares in the Victorian-based investment company skyrocketing.
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Toyota busted for fake leather interiors
Toyota has been pulled up by the ACCC for making false claims about the 'leather' interior of some car models, which were partially made from faux leather.
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Bradken boosts profit, says weakness is over
Mining and rail manufacturer Bradken has boosted first half profit by nine per cent and declared an end to weakness in the mining sector.
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Change to shift work divides Holden workers
Holden has made controversial new changes to the shift policy at its assembly plant in Adelaide, with some workers considering strike action over the new plan.
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