India’s sunny climate and low cost of production is making it one of the fastest-growing solar markets in the Asia-Pacific region.
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India secures new solar PV plant
India’s sunny climate and low cost of product is making it one of the fastest-growing solar markets in the Asia-Pacific region.
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UK manufacturing outlook uncertain in 2012
The impact of problems in the eurozone could prove to be damaging for solid growth in the UK’s manufacturing sector this year, according to a report by EEF.
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Konecranes to deliver STS cranes to Mozambique terminal
CRANE manufacturer and crane servicing company Konecranes has been contracted to deliver two ship-to-shore (STS) cranes to Cornelder de Mocambique (CdM), the terminal operator of the Port of Beira, Mozambique.
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Konecranes to deliver STS cranes to Mozambique terminal
CRANE manufacturer and crane servicing company Konecranes has been contracted to deliver two ship-to-shore (STS) cranes to Cornelder de Moçambique (CdM), the terminal operator of the Port of Beira, Mozambique.
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Australian cancer patients short-changed as US drug maker halts production
US-based manufacturer of the cancer treatment drug, Doxil, has halted its manufacturing operations. The temporary shut-down of production is expected to create a serious shortage of supply in Australia.
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Kresta Malaga WA factory sold for $4.8m
Blinds and shutters manufacturer Kresta has sold one of its Malaga factory in Western Australia for $4.8 million following a review of its manufacturing operations.
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Suicide threats at China Xbox 360 factory
300 workers at a Foxconn factory in China have threatened mass suicide after the manufacturer a rejected a request for a pay rise.
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Norsk Hydro to cut 250 jobs in aluminium plant restructure
Global aluminum supplier Norsk Hydro yesterday announced plans to cut the capacity of its Australian New South Wales-based Kurri Kurri smelter by 33 percent citing low metal prices as the main reason for its decision.
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Australian steel drum manufacturer put up for sale
News that Australian steel drum manufacturer HP Steel has been put up for sale by receivers after its parent company was placed into receivership in December 2011 potentially signals another gloomy year for local manufacturing.
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457 visa process under review: AMWU
Australia’s manufacturing industry has long relied on the labour of overseas hire; however the continued exploitation of foreign workers has become an increasing concern for the bodies that represent the workers.
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MDF manufacturer fined over worker saw injury
Large board manufacturer Alpine MDF Industries has been fined $40,000 after an employee’s finger was cut by a radial arm saw.
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Alexium commercialises RST technology for military and market use
Alexium has signed a new agreement with US Air Force to develop and transition its Reactive Surface Treatment (RST) technology to military and civilian markets.
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Alexium commercialises RST technology for military and market use
Alexium has signed a new agreement with US Air Force to develop and transition its Reactive Surface Treatment (RST) technology to military and civilian markets.
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Dematic installs crossbelt sorting technology for Kmart’s new Melbourne DC
Dematic has completed the installation and commissioning of an advanced conveyor system for discount retailer Kmart’s new distribution centre in Truganina in Melbourne's western suburbs.
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Top five manufacturing stories for 2011
As the year draws to an end, the team at Manufacturers’ Monthly takes a look back at the biggest news stories that have shaped the Australian manufacturing industry in 2011.
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Christmas wishes from Manufacturers’ Monthly!
2011 has been a big year for Manufacturers’ Monthly. This year MM turned 50 and we celebrated it with our special 50th anniversary issue and our biggest ever awards night.
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25 workplace deaths in Victoria this year
WorkSafe Victoria has recorded nine work-related deaths since 21 November.
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Senator Kim Carr signs off as innovation minister
Former Minister for Industry, Innovation, Science and Research, Senator Kim Carr yesterday issued a thank you message, before being sworn in as Minister for Manufacturing and Defence Materiel today.
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Metal industry to focus on innovative technology at Austech 2012
Leading-edge manufacturing and technology solutions are at the core of Australia’s advanced precision manufacturing and machine tool industry.
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