Federal Industry Minister Greg Combet says manufacturers must adapt if they want to survive tougher economic conditions.
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IMF talks down fears over ‘currency wars’
The chief economist at the International Monetary Fund has talked down fears of a looming 'currency war' that could place further pressure on Australian manufacturers.
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NT proposes rescue plan for aluminium plant
The NT Government has proposed a plan to help save Rio Tinto's aluminium refinery near Gove, but says the resources giant must work with it on a plan to secure cheap power for the plant.
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Diversify to survive, NSW manufacturer says
A NSW manufacturer says imports from China and the high Australian dollar are threatening the manufacturing sector, and companies need to diversify in order to survive.
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Chemicals maker leaks ‘rotten egg’ gas
A cloud of gas smelling of sweat and rotten eggs has leaked out of a chemicals factory in northern France and made its way across the English Channel, wafting as far as London.
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AWU targets BHP refinery
The Australian Workers Union is attempting to force BHP Billiton back into collective bargaining negotiations for workers at the Worsley aluminium plant in WA.
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Analysts tip more steel job losses
Steelmakers will face a tough year in 2013, with supply outpacing demand and the strong Australian dollar cutting into profits, according to Ernst & Young's annual steel report.
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Two more manufacturers close their doors
A Brisbane stainless steel maker and a South Australian soda ash manufacturer have both decided to close their doors following financial difficulty and competition from cheap imports.
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Cheap Chinese goods aren’t so cheap anymore
New figures show foreign investment in China is falling as rising wages and costs force companies to search for new manufacturing bases.
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New contracts boost WA brewer
Shares in WA-based Gage Roads Brewing have jumped after the company executed contracts with a Margaret River business and global food and beverage company.
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Record new car sales in 2012
New car sales rose to record levels in 2012, with Australian-made cars represented well on the most popular rankings, Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show.
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Confusion over Aussie dollar’s direction
Pundits have released wildly different predictions on the direction of the Australian dollar over the next twelve months, with mixed expectations for the future of the manufacturing industry.
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No protection for QLD workers: Union
The Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union has accused the QLD Government of overlooking manufacturing workers in a six month plan released this week.
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Swedish manufacturer cuts 2500 jobs
The world's biggest industrial bearings manufacturer, SKF, has announced plans to cut 2500 jobs and expand its cost cutting program.
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Perth company wins US drone contract
A Perth-based technology developer has won a $10 million contract to supply high-tech engines for US Navy drone aircraft.
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Google’s self-driving car in action [video]
Google's self-driving car has been making headlines since its announcement in 2010, and most of the time discussion of the prototype vehicle centres around its game-changing technology.
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Five ways to minimise manufacturing downtime
No matter what you're making, you'll want to keep equipment failure or downtime to a minimum.
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Multinationals invest in Adelaide firm
An Australian-made system that helps improve car safety with wireless data transfer has received funding from multinational technology companies Cisco and NXP.
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Saab Australia shuts down
Saab Australia's local operations have been shut down, resulting in the closure of the company's operations in Port Melbourne and six job losses.
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Aussie scientists develop groundbreaking new product
Australian scientists have developed a new material they say could be a game changer for the future of electronics manufacturing.
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