Only 45 per cent of working Australians feel productive most of the week and nearly half (47 per cent) spend between two and 10 hours each week on work-related admin, according to fresh data from MYOB. 

Are you keen to break into the ever-expanding scope of Defence industry opportunities but not sure where to focus your resources and budget? Have you been frustrated by the changing business landscape during the past couple of years of Covid-inflicted travel and networking restrictions?

Seen but not heard? Frontline workers still face a battle to be listened to on issues that matter most to them.

Australian industrial gas supplier, Elgas, provides LPG bulk tanks for industries that use high volumes of Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) – an efficient and reliable energy source that provides exceptional convenience for businesses. 

Universal Robots has released its Q3 results for 2021, reporting a record quarterly revenue of $107.35 million, up 46 per cent on last year’s Q3 revenue and 31 per cent up from its pre-pandemic Q3 revenue of 2019.

International welding equipment manufacturer, Kemppi, has released the latest addition to its MasterTig family – the MasterTig 535 ACDC GM. It is the most powerful TIG welding source in the Kemppi portfolio. Apart from providing welders with greater choice, the 500A welder delivers excellent performance, welding characteristics and functionality.

A panel event to demystify the power of artificial intelligence (AI) for Australian manufacturers. 

foodpro returns to Melbourne in 2023, and with so much new to explore, there has never been a better time to get involved. Find out more about the food and beverage manufacturing’s biggest trade event. 

When peak harvest season is on, harvesting equipment goes into overdrive under some tough conditions. And tough conditions in the field, require even tougher belt solutions. “The driven parts on harvesters can be powered by up to a dozen belts at a time, and belts are one of the most common parts that we see … Continue reading Supplying timeless agricultural belt solutions →

Making paper requires a lot of chemical processing and high temperature applications for steaming and pressing the paper products. At a major paper manufacturing plant in Victoria, hundreds of staff work to output a significant volume of product on a short timeline, accommodating the high demand for paper and pulp products on the Australian market.  … Continue reading The bonds that can make-or-break a manufacturing process →

Manufacturers’ Monthly finds out about the new S-4 series screw compressors, featuring breakthrough energy savings and easy maintenance.  

Australian manufacturing today is at its lowest point ever. During its 1960s heyday, local manufacturing accounted for over 30 per cent of GDP. This isn’t new news to many in the sector.  Currently, that figure is just 5.6 per cent of GDP. And that is despite a quadrupling of output since the 1950s. Productivity holds the … Continue reading Advancing the Australian manufacturing sector →

The Latin saying “Citius, Altius, Fortius” or “Faster, Higher, Stronger” would be familiar to those at the pinnacle of world sport, the Olympics. Chosen to encapsulate the traits of peak human performance, these three words are just as relevant to athletes as they are manufacturers – both of whom continually seek a competitive advantage. 

United Fasteners Inventory Management service (U-STOCK) takes away the burden of managing stock, ordering and delivery.

When it comes to toolboxes, they are like cars — there are the high-end models and the economy savers. The performance and longevity of tools will depend on what maintenance professionals and businesses are willing to invest in tool storage.

Manufacturers’ Monthly speaks with JSG Industrial Systems’ New South Wales regional state manager, Brendon O’Loughlin, about how the company is helping manufacturers transition to automated lubrication systems.  

Tendering is about the future, not the past − and we live in an era of rapid change. The tender process is also a highly effective way of market testing prices and the quality of service you receive from your MRO suppliers. Scott Philbrook, managing director of RS Components ANZ, has some important advice to make … Continue reading How to future proof your tender process →

Working with large government programs in the Defence or Rail sectors requires a number of industry-specific factors. You may have an excellent product or service, with industry-leading expertise, and a strong history of successful client delivery. But to ensure you can contribute to a Defence or Rail supply chain, you need to obtain or seek out the right project … Continue reading A partnership approach to project management drives lasting success →

Global industrial connectivity supplier Moxa, distributed in Australia by Madison Technologies, takes you through the important steps to increase your cybersecurity including building visibility for your network and security status, activating network segmentation, and securing your critical assets. 

As market dynamics and customer behaviour shift rapidly, agility is everything. Learn three ways in which SMART machine solutions bolster manufacturing flexibility.