ABB Australia has developed a world-first technology for recycling contaminated SF6 (sulphur hexafluoride) gas, which will be implemented at a new facility in Moorebank, NSW.
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Ridout to join RBA board, replacing BlueScope steel chairman
Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) chief executive, Heather Ridout, has been appointed to the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) board, replacing BlueScope Steel chairman, Graham Kraehe.
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OneSteel boss says government got the carbon tax right
OneSteel chairman Peter Smedley provided his view on the carbon tax and what it will mean for OneSteel moving forward. Smedley was speaking at the company’s annual general meeting to shareholders last month.
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Australian steel giants report weak 2011 results
Australia’s steel manufacturing industry could be looking down the road of obscurity, with the country’s two largest steel producers, BlueScope Steel and OneSteel, announcing weak 2011 yearly financials.
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Worker crushed to death by stone slab at kitchen manufacturer
A man has been crushed to death at a kitchen bench manufacturer in Perth, in the latest of a slew of horrific workplace accidents happening around the country.
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Manufacturers need to step up to new technology: AMWU
The national secretary of Australia’s biggest industry workers union has told manufacturers that they need to step up to technology opportunities if they want to make it in the future.
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Qld steering committee promises local content in resource projects
An alliance of steel workers have been told that unions and industry will be represented on a government steering committee to ensure more local content makes it into resource projects in Queensland.
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What’s happened to innovation?
A new article by Dr. Rowan Gilmore, former CEO, Australian Institute for Commercialisation, examines seven major trends in innovation today, and examines one big myth we should all be aware of.
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Manufacturing activity remains flat for another month
Manufacturing activity stayed flat in November, up just 0.4 points to 47.8, according to the Australian Industry Group – PwC Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI).
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5% pay rise for fabrication, steel workers in Victoria
Hundreds of fabricators, construction and manufacturing workers in Victoria have secured pay rises and income protection, in the latest enterprise bargaining win by the Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU).
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Next generation submarine tenders to be fast-tracked
The government is looking to fast-track the design tender for Australia’s next generation of submarines, opening up opportunities for Australian manufacturers.
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Manufacturing union ad campaign sends-up Australian mining industry
The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) has hit-out at Australia’s mining industry, claiming they make profit, don’t pay tax, and don’t support manufacturing.
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Queensland companies encouraged to enter state manufacturing awards
Queensland manufacturers should get ready to be recognised at the 2012 Manufacturing Skills Awards, which will take place in Brisbane on 18 May 2012.
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$25m credit card manufacturing ring busted in Victoria
The Australian Federal Police has arrested three people for manufacturing more than 10,000 fraudulent credit cards with a potential value of $25 million.
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Aussie company develops world-first 3D human tissue printer
An Australian company has developed the world’s first commercial 3D bioprinter, in a major medical breakthrough set to contribute to human organ manufacturing.
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OPINION: Taxing times for dirty industry
Cutting the amount of pollution emitted into our atmosphere will help preserve our country's future. So why is our industry so dirty about the carbon tax?
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Goodman Fielder to close WA and NZ milling and oils plants
Goodman Fielder will close two milling and oils manufacturing plants - one in Bunbury, Western Australia and the other in Rotorua, New Zealand - due to a challenging economic climate and weakening consumer confidence in Australia.
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Top tips to ensure your manufacturing business thrives in 2012
This year has been a tough race for manufacturers. Find out how you can get on top in the new year by reading our top-tips for 2012.
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Manufacturing in 2012: Q&A with Senator Kim Carr
Manmonthly.com.au speaks with Innovation Minister, Senator Kim Carr, about the outlook for 2012, and what manufacturers can expect from the government.
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Australia, US join historic partnership to eradicate trade tariffs
Australia and the US are part of an historic new trade deal that will see nine countries phase-out import and export tariffs in favour of boosting the global economy through trading.
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