Congratulations to all eight companies who have been named Finalists in the 2011 Endeavour Awards - Australian Consumer/Trade Product of the Year category. Read on for the full list.
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Endeavour Awards 2011 Finalists: Enterprise Connect Significant Achievement Award
Congratulations to all seven companies who have been named Finalists in the 2011 Endeavour Awards - Enterprise Connect Significant Achievement Award category. Read on for the full list.
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Minimising costs top priority for logistics providers
ONE of the most important needs of the transportation sector is to remain customer-centric, even while minimising costs in distribution, according to the results of a new survey from Capgemini Consulting called Transportation Management Report.
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50 years on, MM looks into the crystal ball
Why 'smart manufacturing' is the way of the future. Sarah Falson writes.
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Green power in forklift fuel cell technology
Fuel cell technology is the next generation power source for Australian materials handling and lift tuck market. Writes Annie Dang.
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Taking a strategic approach to business gains
New research suggests that a 'health check' from a dedicated business advisor can help your business identify areas of growth and competition. Sarah Falson writes.
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Austech 2011: Where heavy metal meets
AFTER a challenging year in the manufacturing sector in Australia, Austech organiser AMTIL (Australian Manufacturing Technology Institute Limited) is confident that Austech 2011 - to be held alongside National Manufacturing Week in Melbourne from 24 to 27 May - will again act as the ideal platform for growth for Australia's advanced manufacturing industry.
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Download the latest edition of Manufacturers’ Monthly now!
A digital version of Manufacturers’ Monthly April 2011 is now available for free for all newsletter subscribers; click on the link below to read all the latest new products, industry news, opinions, technical features and more.
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Toyota giving away Qantas Frequent Flyer points with OEM parts purchases
Toyota is giving trade customers Qantas Frequent Flyer points every time they purchase ‘Toyota Genuine’ OEM parts.
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Bereaved workers, families at Industry Memorial call for better OHS laws
Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU) members have joined bereaved relatives to remember workers who have died in manufacturing and construction accidents in Victoria.
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Angry maintenance workers fight Kimberly Clark for unfair handling of redundancies
The Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU) is fighting for a group of disillusioned maintenance workers made redundant from Kimberly Clark Australia (KCA), in a bid to convince the company to maintain their employment, after it announced it would downsize its tissue manufacturing in South Australia and cut 170 jobs.
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NSW passes Model Work Health and Safety Act legislation
The New South Wales Government will introduce Model Work Health and Safety Act legislation immediately, in an effort to roll-out OHS harmonisation across Australian workplaces.
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Industry leaders, suppliers and customers to ‘talk business’ at Austech lounge
The Australian Manufacturing Technology Institute Limited (AMTIL) will provide a forum for industry leaders, suppliers and potential customers to 'talk business' at the upcoming Austech show at National Manufacturing Week 2011.
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Taiwan to encourage trade with Australia at NMW 2011
Sixteen Taiwanese companies will be showcasing a wide range of products and OEM services at National Manufacturing Week 2011 (NMW 2011) at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre later this month.
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Toyota says automotive future is bright after slamming competition in April
Toyota Australia has reported April sales reached “50 per cent higher than any other company” in Australia, with the company claiming the economic outlook for local car manufacturers is “generally favourable.”
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Daimler commits to Siemens PLM across global operations
Daimler AG has extended its commitment to Siemens PLM Software and its products for a total of 10 years, pledging to an extensive rollout to replace its current computer-aided design (CAD) environment with NX software.
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Rockwell, Fluke training sessions travelling around Australia
Rockwell Automation and Fluke will be holding training courses around Australia on drives and thermal imaging products and techniques for the manufacturing industry.
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Manufacturing no longer South Australia’s largest employer
South Australia's manufacturing industry is no longer the state’s largest employer, according to new data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
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Solar market headed for trouble if rebates keep falling
The solar panel market is “on the verge of collapse” according to an online report, due entirely to the lowering value of renewable energy certificates for consumers and companies.
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Quickstep secures $17.3m of funding for new Bankstown factory
Quickstep Holdings Limited has secured $17.3 million of funding to prepare for its commitment to the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program, which includes building a new manufacturing premises in new South Wales.
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