On 16 September, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that Australia would no longer proceed with the Attack Class conventional submarine program to be built by Naval Group. Instead, Australia is set to build at least eight nuclear-powered submarines after striking a trilateral security agreement with the US and the UK.    

Manufacturers’ Monthly learns from Moddex sales director, Joe Rowland, what it means to be a leading manufacturer of barrier systems for large-scale infrastructure and non-residential construction projects in Australasia. 

Applying corrosion resistant lubricant to every application in the mining industry from threads, sleeves, and bushes — to gears, chains, and sprockets—is good practice for extending the life expectancy of metal components, according to BSC’s Steve Keown.

Brand new to the Australian market, and now serving exclusively at BSC: Timken food-grade bearings that can take the heat in the kitchen.

The next-generation VSD offers 60 per cent energy savings and smart, flexible operation. Delfin Perozo, product manager for oil–injected screw compressors at Atlas Copco Compressors Australia, explains. 

United Fasteners work with a range of Government, Defence and Councils partners across Australia. 

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, VEGA has been supporting their customers by solving issues remotely. Manufacturers’ Monthly explains. 

The recent announcement by the federal government of the acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines is amongst the most significant defence capability decisions in Australia’s history. This decision complements the government’s ongoing transformation of the Australian defence industry into a fundamental part of our national security and economic foundations.   

Essity Australasia collaborates with local suppliers against COVID with a little help.

Manufacturers’ Monthly spoke with CSL Limited about its new manufacturing facilities, COVID-19, and its exciting plans for local manufacturing of advanced vaccines and other biotech products.  

Manufacturers’ Monthly finds out about how LOCTITE products are used to drive cost savings and improve sustainability. 

Australia’s food, beverage and manufacturing sector is facing a national-wide challenge: a skills shortage. To stem this challenge and assist customer’s in upskilling their staff, BSC Engineering Services provides tailor-made training in a variety of application and product types.

As Australians head back to work, after another lock-down buying their own toilet paper, RS Components are excited to announce their partnership with Kimberly-Clark Professional.

To extend the life of a piece of a machined equipment, it is necessary to perform regular health checks on its metal components. Every machine needs ample protection against the harsh chemicals and airborne contaminants of an industrial environment, and likewise every part, component, tool, frame, panel and fastener requires its own special kind of … Continue reading No metal is an island →

Professor David Lancaster from the University of South Australia and Dr Dmitrii Stepanov from the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) speak to Alexandra Cooper about a new project to develop cost effective components for the next generation of high-powered lasers.  

Latest parking facility in Elizabeth Vale, Playford Health Hub, demonstrates Ahrens’ expertise in providing better car parks.

As co-founder of Sealing Solutions, Luke Carlon emphasises, “Refurbishing seals is not simply an added service for us, but an integral part of our business.”

Coates, an Australian equipment hire and solutions provider, has launched the Coates Foundation to make a positive difference through its current and future philanthropic work with national charity partners.

Like every industry across the globe, Australia’s welding industry is feeling the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to feedback from Weld Australia’s members, the key challenge being faced across the industry is a shortage of labour, from Welding Supervisors and Inspectors, right through to welders. Finding competent, skilled, experienced welders is becoming more and more difficult.  

Manufacturers are looking for ways to optimise their business. Analysis of data can enable power availability, safety optimisation, and reduction in energy consumption and costs.