Though the general consensus is that Australian manufacturing is experiencing a downturn, Steven Impey looks at the country’s export statistics, which tell a different story.
Back in June,
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The $101b industry: Which manufacturers are exporting the most?
Australia’s $101 billion export industry is expanding, according to a breakdown of statistics obtained by Manufacturers’ Monthly. Here, we break down the industry into its fastest-growing
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Express access to industrial electrical and networking products
LAPP Express has extensive experience as a leading authorised supplier of electrical and automation products and it now extends its offerings to Australian customers.
LAPP Express Australia offers
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Tailored banking solutions are helping Weathertex lead the way
Looking for the right financial partner for manufacturing businesses can be tricky as local timber cladding manufacturer Weathertex discovered until it found the perfect match.
The only
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Putting safety first in the manufacturing workplace
Enware has a range of safety devices suited for various manufacturers that could readily save a body part or more.
Manufacturing facilities, especially those that deal with chemical agents or
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How air management can halve a manufacturer’s energy bill
The air a factory breathes to complete a day’s production cycle could be having an adverse effect on its cost efficiency. Atlas Copco is championing an industrial compressor that is still at the
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Harnessing the power of the Connected Enterprise
Accelerated by the emergence of the Internet of Things (IoT), the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and the advances in enabling technologies, the “Connected Enterprise” elevates opportunity
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The integration age: Making sensors an industry necessity
Managing cost of production while pushing for absolute quality control is the next big step for the industry. Sam Bhasin, managing director, Bestech Australia, explains the role sensors play in this
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Why Australia’s automotive sector is still hiring
Despite Australia’s vehicle assembly sector wrapping up business, a new report has recorded a skills shortage across the automotive industry. Steven Impey investigates.
The close of Australia’s
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Driving Victoria Airport’s baggage handling system
NORD Drivesystems, a global supplier of drive technology for the manufacturing sector and elsewhere, was recently chosen to supply Super Premium Efficiency IE4 products for a complex baggage handling
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Australia in space: Marking a moment in manufacturing history
November 29 will mark a special anniversary on Australia’s space calendar, and in the life of a former Australian engineer by the name of Karl Zalkauskas.
It was on this date during 1967 when Australia’s
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Mission manufacturing: Taking Australia to the stars
It has been 50 years since Australia sent its first satellite into orbit. Steven Impey explores the possibilities an Australian space agency could present the industry.
In the not too distant
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Forming a united front against cyber attacks
As we enter a more interconnected world, the danger of a cyber attack increases exponentially. Manufacturers’ Monthly investigates.
In May this year, a global ransomware attack, Wannacry,
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Finding the right fit with plastic welding
Manufacturers’ Monthly spoke to John Brem, director of Tacron Industries about the essentials of plastic welding and Tacron’s expansion in Australia.
After re-locating from Melbourne in 1980
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Bringing service and quality together with a storage solutions specialist
From humble beginnings to a now world-class competitor, storage specialist Shuter rose to success listening to the voice of the customer. Manufacturers’ Monthly finds out more.
Storage solutions
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Women In Industry Awards: Speaking up for a future worth fighting for
Women In Industry Mentor of the Year award-winner Penelope Twemlow speaks candidly about life as a successful CEO, managing mental health issues, and fighting a gender divide in the workplace.
Penelope
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Meet the manufacturer taking on unchartered territory
Seeing an opportunity in the market creates the foundations for a successful manufacturer yet it sometimes takes a leap of faith to help the business thrive. At Inoxpa, a small team in Victoria is
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Raising the standards of Australian welding
Australia’s welding community has diminished as a result of offshored infrastructure projects, according the WTIA’s Geoff Crittenden. The man in charge discusses the implications.
The statistics
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The Australian manufacturing industry and the trillion-dollar question
Emerson’s Rob Garston explains how the right IIoT strategy can help Australian manufacturers gain an even better competitive edge without a high-dollar ante.
An advocate for digital transformation
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What it means to be a mid-market manufacturer
Getting a commercial idea off the ground takes fiscal brawn as well as a bright spark – but some claim there isn’t enough being done to encourage investment in Australia’s mid-market. Steven
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