The Australian manufacturing sector continued to contract in May with only three of the twelve sub-sectors experiencing growth -- but last week's NMW proved businesses are still buying.
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NMW record attendance a boon for manufacturing
NMW 2011 ended on a high note last week, according to the event’s organisers, with a 25% increase in visitor attendance over last year – which is a positive news story for manufacturing.
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Manufacturing asset management research underway
Sydney-based software developer Mainpac has struck a deal with the Australian Cooperative Research Centre for Infrastructure and Engineering Asset Management (CIEAM) to develop asset management solutions for the manufacturing industry.
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Solar automotive factory world’s largest
French car manufacturer Renault will undertake the largest solar project in the history of the automotive industry, installing solar panels on the rooves of all of its French production plants.
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Solar automotive factory world’s largest
French car manufacturer Renault will undertake the largest solar project in the history of the automotive industry, installing solar panels on the rooves of all of its French production plants.
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Demand volatility still a concern for supply chain execs
SUPPLY Chain executives are still concerned with demand volatility in a post-recession world, according to some new research from Capgemini Consulting.
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A collaborative approach to supply chain management
Using effective collaboration and information sharing can help manage supply chain complexity, Raghav Sibal writes.
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Suppliers launch anti-carbon-tax website
A new website launched by BlueScope Steel, CSR and Boral, which is being marketed as a community site for manufacturers to discuss issues affecting their businesses, is pushing an anti-carbon-tax agenda.
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Japanese manufacturing back in the black
Manufacturing activity in Japan has recovered from a two-year low, expanding for the first time in three months in May as firms put their supply chains back together after the earthquake and tsunami on 11 May.
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Shadow industry minister says carbon tax ads are ‘a bit rich’
Shadow minister for Innovation, Industry & Science, Sophie Mirabella, claims the national advertising campaign featuring celebrities urging Australians to ‘say yes’ to the carbon tax is “a bit rich”.
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Check out our Endeavour Awards pics from the night!
Check out the first lot of photos from last Wednesday night’s Manufacturers' Monthly Endeavour Awards on our Facebook page! If you don’t follow us already, search for us under 'Manufacturers Monthly'.
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Book now for Rockwell training, limited spaces available
Limited space is available for Rockwell's technology training in Sydney, Bathurst and Wollongong, so book now to avoid disappointment.
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Ai Group submission to Government continues to reserve judgement on carbon tax
This submission was released publicly on 30 May 2011 after being presented to the Government and other stakeholders on 18 May. It makes suggestions to the Government on the carbon tax and how more research needs to be made into the flow-on effects of the tax before a decision is made.
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Labor using celebs for carbon tax push ‘below the belt’
A national advertising campaign launching this week will use 140 celebrities, scientists and sportsmen to push a ‘pro carbon tax’ agenda to the Australian public.
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China’s first reactive adhesives plant
H.B. Fuller is opening China’s first reactive adhesives manufacturing plant in China, as part of a new growth strategy for the company.
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Holden manufacturing executive calls for more Government funding
Holden executive director manufacturing operations, Martyn Cray, called for more support from the government during his address at the 8th Annual Manufacturers' Monthly Endeavour Awards ceremony in Melbourne on 25 May.
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Senator Carr congratulates 2011 Endeavour Awards winners
Congratulating the winners of the 8th Annual Manufacturers' Monthly Endeavour Awards, Innovation Minister Senator Kim Carr said the ability of Australia’s manufacturing sector to innovate, adapt and change is critical to our future prosperity and security.
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TRANSCRIPT: Tony Abbott’s emotional speech to industry
A transcript of the Leader of the Opposition, Tony Abbott’s emotional speech at Wednesday night’s Manufacturers’ Monthly Endeavour Awards is now available here.
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Mirabella says Carr is engaged in decimation
Shadow Innovation, Industry and Science Minister Sophie Mirabella has accused Innovation Minister Senator Kim Carr of decimating Australia’s manufacturing industry with the carbon tax.
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Packaging magnate’s widow reveals husband’s secret partners
Amid a court case in which Amcor is suing a group of executives for dishonest conduct, the widow of Amcor executive Ian Hottes has voiced her horror at her husband’s wrongdoings, reports The Age.
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