Australian brick manufacturer has acquired US brick manufacturer Redland Brick. At a price of $48 million, the purchase covers four manufacturing sites across the US, one in Pennsylvania, and Virginia, and two in Maryland. Redland Brick encompasses brands such as Cushwa, KF, Harmar, and TruBrix, brands which will enable Brickworks to grow across North America, … Continue reading Australian brick manufacturer expands US operations →

Bioenergy in Queensland has received a boost via the state government’s Waste to Biofutures Fund (W2B Fund). Two projects in the state have been announced on November 14, one a biogas-solar electricity project, and the other an agricultural waste to bioenergy project for the powering of electric cars. The biogas plant will be part of … Continue reading Projects turn biowaste into industrial energy →

3D printing manufacturer, Amaero Engineering, has announced a new shareholder offer, with the hope to raise at least $6 million. The additive manufacturing company grew out of Monash University and the Monash Centre for Additive Manufacturing. The company made headlines in 2013 for 3D printing a jet engine and Aerospike rocket, the first worldwide. In … Continue reading 3D printing company begins IPO process →

A new meat processing facility in Heathwood, south of Brisbane, will utilise the latest robotic systems to package meat and vegan products. The Hilton Foods Australia (HFA) facility, costing $280 million, will employ 650 people when it is at full production in 2020. Across 23 production lines, the local workforce will provide the skills to … Continue reading Meat processing site invests in the latest technology →

Manufacturers continue to have a growing role to play in ensuring that waste is diverted from landfill and used in the creation of new products. After the joint meeting of Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Environment Ministers, a tight timeframe for a resolution to the waste crisis was agreed upon. The ministers agreed to phase … Continue reading COAG waste timeline puts emphasis on manufacturers →