It’s been almost a month since the collapse of the Rana Plaza garment factory in Bangladesh, resulting in the deaths of 1100 garment workers.
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WA manufacturers get a leg up under Clean Tech
Four Western Australian-based manufacturers are set to reduce their power bills and become more energy efficient under new grants from the $1 billion Clean Technology Investment Programs.
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Fair Work Review: A short fall for industry
Government needs to address manufacturing's labour challenges through supporting skills develop and collaboration rather than pushing for a bottom line on rights and conditions, says AMWU.
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August digital edition of Manufacturers’ Monthly now available free!
A digital version of Manufacturers’ Monthly August 2012 is now available for free for all newsletter subscribers; read about the latest new products, industry news, opinions, technical features and more!
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Mercury Awards deadline extended to Friday!
Logistics & Materials Handling has extended nomination deadline for the 2012 Mercury Awards to close of business Friday 27 July.
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Nominations closing for Mercury Awards!
Nominations will close on Monday 23 July for 2012 Mercury Awards. Don’t miss out on your chance to win!
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Metal manufacturers surviving troubled waters
With the rise of low-cost economies and their continued improvements in quality and lead time, Australian sheetmetal manufacturers are forced to rethink and modernise in order to survive. Annie Dang writes.
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No fizzle for green forklifts
Demand for more "green" power options is expected to grow as Australia moves to become a more carbon-efficient economy. Annie Dang writes.
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Strong manufacturing spirit drives success at 2012 Endeavour Awards
Taking smart, bold steps sees Australian manufacturers large and small winners at Manufacturers' Monthly 2012 Endeavour Awards. Annie Dang reports.
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Improving motor efficiency
Selecting the right energy efficient motor can deliver significant cost savings for local manufacturers.
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Celebrating manufacturing success at 2012 Manufacturers’ Monthly Endeavour Awards
The 9th annual Endeavour Awards will celebrate Australia's manufacturing excellence. Annie Dang writes.
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2012 Endeavour Awards celebrates Australian manufacturing success
The 9th annual Endeavour Awards will celebrate Australia's manufacturing excellence. Annie Dang writes.
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$275m investment keeps Holden on-shore to 2022
The Federal, South Australian and Victorian Governments have announced a $275 million co-investment that will help keep GM Holden's car making operations in Australia.
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Amcor expands India base with Uniglobe acquisition
Plastic and paper packaging manufacturing giant Amcor today announced that it will acquire India-based flexible packaging business, Uniglobe for $A19.8 million.
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Brightstar exclusive supply chain provider to new NZ TV provider
Wireless distributor and services provider Brightstar has been appointed as the exclusive supply chain provider for New Zealand’s new pre-pay and on-demand TV provider, IGLOO.
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DHL to leverage Brisbane logistics market with new A$15m airport facility
DHL today announced that it will construct a new purpose-built A$15m facility, which will include a processing Gateway and offices, at Brisbane Airport. The investment is part of DHL’s 10-year strategic initiative to invest in growth in the Queensland state.
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The future of laser technology
Solid-state lasers may not be the popular choice, however the technology is predicted to one day unseat the CO2 laser.
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CargoWise to provide freight and logistics technology for new Tigers company
Unified platform software for logistics service provider (LSP) CargoWise have signed a multi-year agreement to provide their ediEnterprise global freight and logistics technology platform to the newly formed company Tigers.
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High literacy, numeracy skills key to boosting workforce potential, new report says
The Australian Industry Group has released a new report detailing the limitations low levels of literacy and numeracy among staff has on workplace performance and company growth potential.
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Manufacturing gets $1bn clean technology funding
The Federal Government will push $1 billion in federal funding into the clean technology programs to help manufacturers improve its energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions levels.
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