Whenever there are calls for governments to divert our fragmented industry policy efforts and to concentrate their attention on “what we are really good at”, alarm bells should ring. It is true that governments have important roles to play in fostering the development of Australian industries. It is also true that our industry policies are … Continue reading Growing manufacturing: what role for industry policy? →

The Bridgewest Group, a premier private investment company that focuses on disrupting industries through innovation has announced its subsidiary’s purchase of Pfizer’s biologics manufacturing facility in Adelaide. Hospira Adelaide, an affiliate of Pfizer, will continue to operate the facility under a leaseback arrangement from Bridgewest Australia until Q3 of 2021, at which time Bridgewest will … Continue reading Bridgewest Australia acquires Pfizer manufacturing facility in Adelaide →

DECO is an Australian family-owned manufacturer of quality aluminium architectural building systems and specialty finishes. In 16 years, they have grown from a small imaging business to a large manufacturing and finishing company in south-west Sydney, with a wide range of surface finishing solutions and aluminium building products to suit a broad range of project … Continue reading Effortless and beautiful living for customers →

Pre-clinical testing of The University of Queensland’s COVID-19 vaccine has produced positive indications about its potential effectiveness and ability to be manufactured. Project co-leader associate professor Keith Chappell has reported to the International Society for Vaccines on data from animal trials conducted by Viroclinics-DDL in the Netherlands. “The neutralising immune response created by our molecular … Continue reading UQ vaccine scientists report positive results from pre-clinical testing →

The federal government has invested another $25.7 million to grow Australian business capability in the space sector supply chain. The funding will create jobs and help Australian companies take part in NASA’s inspirational mission to travel to the Moon and Mars. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, Karen Andrews said the Supply Chain Capability Improvement … Continue reading Launching Australian businesses into space supply chain →