Mercedes-Benz have been called in to help the WA Government investigate a spate of fires on its gas-fuelled public transport buses.
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Move to diversify manufacturing grows stronger
A Tomago-based manufacturer has renewed calls for local businesses to diversify in order to survive.
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$3 billion loss for Arcelormittal
ArcelorMittal, the world's largest steelmaker, has posted its first annual loss but forecasts improving demand and economic conditions later this year.
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Arrium posts $474 million write-down
Mining and materials group Arrium has announced a $474 million write-down on its manufacturing business, blaming a weak construction market, strong dollar, and difficult global conditions.
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Manufacturing handouts to remain a secret: Government
The Federal Government says it's not in the public interest to disclose the amount of taxpayer money spent keeping local car manufacturers afloat.
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Worker caught in machine suffers “significant lacerations”
A woman is in critical condition after suffering massive injuries in an accident at a mushroom factory in Melbourne.
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The manufacturing journey of a Nikkor lens [video]
As part of its 80th anniversary celebrations Nikkor has released a new video detailing the manufacturing process for its interchangeable lenses.
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Cochlear returns to profit, but investors still wary
Hearing implants maker Cochlear has posted a $77.7 million profit for the six months to December 31, a sharp recovery from the same time last year when it made a costly mass recall.
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Bright spots remain in Aussie manufacturing
The Australian Industry Group says while manufacturers are experiencing tough times there are still bright spots in the local industry.
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Union activity could push manufacturing offshore: ResMed
Medical equipment manufacturer ResMed says a push to re-unionise its workers may force it to move some operations offshore.
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Man dies at glass manufacturer
A Perth glass manufacturer is under investigation after an accident yesterday killed a worker.
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Rio told to sell Gove aluminium plant
An internal review has recommended Rio Tinto close down its aluminium refinery in the Northern Territory over the next six to 12 months.
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Kresta sells over $6 million in factories
Window treatment manufacturer Kresta has completed the sale of a factory in Perth for $3.8 million, and plans to use most of the new funds to reduce debt.
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Manufacturing downturn worries local builders
Concern is growing in parts of the construction industry about a downturn in locally made steel, cement, and other products, according to Master Builders Australia senior economist Peter Jones.
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Worker dies at Tomago plant
An investigation is underway after a worker at a Tomago metal manufacturing plant died last week.
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Local business to create AFL footballs
A new business is aiming to train 200 indigenous Australians in a venture to create 50 per cent of the AFL footballs used in Australia.
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Apple names its US manufacturer
Technology giant Apple has named a Quanta Computer operation in Silicon Valley as the new home for its United States-based manufacturing plant.
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Caterpillar profit disappoints
Heavy equipment maker Caterpillar has failed to impress analysts with its 2012 profit, after accounting fraud and writedowns hit its bottom line.
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Glass that bends the rules of manufacturing
Researchers in the United States will this year release a new type of glass, known as Willow, which is as thin as a sheet of paper and bends and warps under pressure.
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China moves on Aussie car market
China's largest car maker has set up a business in Australia and kicked off its campaign with the launch of two commercial vans in the Hunter Valley.
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