Australia is synonymous with surfing culture, but the perfect wave isn’t always easy to find. While beach hopping and unpredictable swells can be part of the overall fun, location and timing can create barriers to entry for those looking to break in. As the country’s most advanced simulation wave pool, URBNSURF is bringing the barrels to Melbourne’s northern suburbs, offering accessibility to surfing in a state-of-the-art recreation environment.
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German-Australian Chamber of Industry and Commerce appoints new Executive Director
At the Annual General Meeting on 26 May 2022, AHK Australien has announced the appointment of Dr Gabriele Rose as its new Executive Director, effective from 1 July 2022.
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Elexon Electronics forges future in Defence
Elexon Electronics has invested a further $1.9 million in developing its state-of-the-art Industry 4.0 defence and aerospace manufacturing facility by securing a Sovereign Industrial Capability Priority grant.
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Procurement made easy for defence and maritime projects
Efficiency of purchasing processes is essential for any manufacturer. RS Components explains how it helps improve procurement departments while expanding on a huge range of products.
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Arnott’s plans to transform packaging processes
The food manufacturer has committed to transition to soft plastic packaging from multi to mono-material, so it is fully recyclable, by the end of 2023.
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Grants available for electric fleets
Victorian businesses can now apply for a share of $1.5 million in grants to install electric vehicle charging stations, helping the transition to using zero emissions vehicles.
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New bitumen blend is sunscreen for roads
RMIT University engineers collaborated with Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) to reveal a bitumen blend that is both UV-resistant and withstands traffic loads, with the potential to save governments millions on road maintenance annually.
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Training the next generation of welders
What happens when a hairdresser, a plasterer and a store person walk into a bar? They talk about welding, of course, because that is what they have in common after four weeks of SEMMA Welding Skills training. Each of these people, who had never held a welding gun in their lives, have been snapped up by eager SEMMA members to work in their manufacturing businesses on welding and other production tasks.
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An Australian manufacturer champions true circularity
Alexandra Cooper shines a spotlight on Ty Hermans, founder and managing director of Venlo Holdings (Venlo), to uncover how he succeeded in building a thriving, circular, Australian manufacturing business.
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Flour power: Providing belt driven solutions to the wheat belt
Central West New South Wales is the heart of what is known as ‘the food bowl’ or wheat belt region of Australia, and a hub of production for some of Australia’s most valuable agricultural commodities.
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Albanese tells China to dump trade bans
At the Quad leaders meeting, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has sent a message to China – the global powerhouse needs to lift trade sanctions on Australian imports.
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Advanced automation for Toyota Australia’s hydrogen production plant
Global software and technology leader Emerson and Toyota Australia have collaborated to transform part of Toyota Australia’s operations into a commercial-grade hydrogen production, storage and refueling plant.
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Nexans introduces cutting-edge wiring solutions
Global energy transition and cable manufacturer, Nexans, has announced the addition of cutting-edge Modular Wiring Solutions to its suite of products in Australia.
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Cooking up excitement for Australian Made Week
Australian cook and television presenter Adam Liaw has urged consumers to buy locally manufactured products ahead of Australian Made Week in early June.
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Siemens SIRIUS ACT Push Buttons from APS Industrial
Powerful machines and plants need powerful push buttons, switches, and indicators: SIRIUS ACT offers you a unique portfolio of elegantly designed push buttons, indicator lights and switches that are the
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Schneider Electric launches new switchboard system
Manufactured in Australia, the PrismaSeT switchboard is a complete system level architecture adapted to meet Australian requirements.
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Manufacturing for a sustainable future
The war in Ukraine has changed the world. Over the course of the last month, the world has returned to a pre-1989 Cold War state – with the added threat of nuclear and chemical weapons.
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Glass manufacturer takes centre stage in Geelong
North Geelong glass manufacturer Viridian Glass will produce 220 panes of architectural glass for the $140 million redevelopment of Geelong Arts Centre.
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More capability investment for BlueScope Distribution Hub
A $6.9 million investment to the company’s National Product, Processing and Solutions Hub will help deliver significant projects across the country.
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Labor win brings billions for manufacturing
With Labor forming the next government of Australia, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is expected to begin delivering on election promises, including a $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund.
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