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A vital ingredient in critical energy infrastructure

The decade-long relationship between PLP Australia and Capral Aluminium has proven to be an important piece of the puzzle that makes up one of the country’s largest energy infrastructure projects. Read More

Staff WriterJune 25, 2025, 11:13 amJune 25, 2025 Comments Off 110

Grants and funding, Manufacturing News, Raw materials & composites

$10 million project to advance Australia’s green metals future

The Australian government has funded $10 million to develop the domestic green metals industry across the iron, steel, alumina and aluminium sectors. Read More

Hazel LauJune 25, 2025, 9:57 amJune 25, 2025 Comments Off 113

Manufacturers’ Monthly finds out how a long-term partnership is helping continue the momentum of continued innovation for Capral Aluminium.

Features

Innovative aluminium service bodies for Australian trade vehicles

In the latest Crafted with Capral instalment, Manufacturers’ Monthly finds out how a long-term partnership is helping continue the momentum of continued innovation for a leading supplier of aluminium service bodies. Read More

Mignon D'SouzaJanuary 5, 2023, 12:44 pmJanuary 5, 2023 Comments Off 306

Features

Tailoring aluminium for a better life

Born from a dedication to precision and ingenuity, Australia’s leading customised wheelchair manufacturer Glide Products has been tailoring wheelchairs to individuals’ needs since 1974. Read More

Mignon D'SouzaDecember 8, 2022, 10:35 amDecember 8, 2022 Comments Off 283

Features

Processing BlueScope Distribution’s aluminium capabilities

Primarily known as a steel distributor, BlueScope Distribution is expanding its capabilities through an extended product range, paired with aluminium processing services.
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Alexandra HaynesAugust 9, 2022, 11:41 amAugust 9, 2022 Comments Off 333

Manufacturing News

Capral CEO joins the Australian Aluminium Council Board

Tony Dragicevich has been elected to the AAC board at the recent 2022 Australian Aluminium Council (AAC) Annual General Meeting.
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Billy FriendMay 13, 2022, 11:52 amNovember 23, 2022 Comments Off 345

Features

Global aluminium demand and pricing impacting local supply

Manufacturers’ Monthly talks to Capral Aluminium about how supply shortages and rising LME is impacting Australian aluminium suppliers.
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Alexandra HaynesApril 12, 2022, 12:14 pmAugust 4, 2022 Comments Off 408

Manufacturing News

Alcoa encounters sustainable success in sustainability yearbook inclusion

Alcoa Corporation – a global industry leader in bauxite, alumina, and aluminium products – are being recognised for their environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance after achieving inclusion in S&P Global’s “The Sustainability Yearbook 2022”.
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Jade PsihogiosFebruary 17, 2022, 8:03 amFebruary 17, 2022 Comments Off 218

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The importance of correct aluminium selection

Press Metal International provides a broad range of aluminium products across industries. Lim Heng Kam, general manager and executive director of Press Metal International, speaks to Manufacturers’
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Caroline TungApril 21, 2021, 12:02 pmApril 21, 2021 0 256

Manufacturing News

Effortless and beautiful living for customers

DECO is an Australian family-owned manufacturer of quality aluminium architectural building systems and specialty finishes. In 16 years, they have grown from a small imaging business to a large manufacturing
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Caroline TungAugust 31, 2020, 3:15 pmAugust 31, 2020 0 244

Manufacturing News

Global aluminium firm posts loss

Aluminium smelter and alumina refiner Alcoa has posted a net loss of $221 million for the third quarter of 2019. As part of the results, Alcoa announced that it would review smelting and refining capacity
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connor.pearce@primecreative.com.auOctober 21, 2019, 8:48 amOctober 21, 2019 0 181

Manufacturing News

Manufacturing returns to former Electrolux site in Orange

Aluminium manufacturer A-Tech Australia has lodged a plan with Orange City Council to redevelop the former Electrolux site. Closed in 2016, the factory had been producing consumer goods for 70 years, after
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connor.pearce@primecreative.com.auSeptember 17, 2019, 9:16 amSeptember 17, 2019 0 445

Manufacturing News

Australian trimaran manufacturer navigates new waters

15 years since its launch, Austal’s trimaran vessel is continuing to receive orders. Recent improvements to the design of the trimarans enable the vessel to improve its ride and roll characteristics,
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connor.pearce@primecreative.com.auAugust 13, 2019, 9:29 amAugust 13, 2019 0 264

Features

Safety in lubricants – why it matters

Manufacturers’ Monthly spoke to Mitch Connelly, business development manager, Auschem about the need for a safe lubricant in manufacturing applications. For industries such as wire drawing,
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Alexandra DuffyJune 21, 2019, 11:37 amJune 21, 2019 0 204

Manufacturing News

Austal acquires metal tech company ElectraWatch

Austal USA announced this week that it has acquired privately held ElectraWatch, Inc. in an all cash stock purchase. The transaction is expected to be immediately accretive to earnings and the business
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Syed ShahMay 3, 2018, 8:27 amMay 3, 2018 0 223

Manufacturing News

Senator Carr calls for Australian import ban on combustible cladding

Senator Kim Carr has reaffirmed Labor’s position on what he calls a “widespread abuse” of combustible materials in the construction industry, calling for a ban on all imports of aluminium cladding
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Staff WriterMarch 15, 2018, 10:32 amMarch 15, 2018 0 156

Manufacturing News

UAE-based aluminium extrusion company expands to Australia

UAE-based Taweelah Aluminium Extrusion Company (TALEX), has announced its expansion into the Australian market with Melbourne the first city selected in its international expansion. The company’s starting
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Staff WriterApril 7, 2017, 10:38 amApril 7, 2017 0 292

Manufacturing News

AGL urged to find workable power deal to save 2,000 Portland jobs

AGL has been warned that an unreasonable deal on power for the troubled Alcoa Portland smelter could hurt the power company’s reputation, with a decision on the future of the aluminium plant expected to come in the next fortnight.
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Staff WriterJanuary 5, 2017, 10:20 amJanuary 10, 2017 0 168

Manufacturing News

Alcoa Portland will need assistance to stay open, says AWU

The Alcoa aluminium smelter at Portland will need government assistance to keep operating, the Australian Workers Union has said.
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Staff WriterDecember 7, 2016, 8:40 amDecember 7, 2016 0 231

Features

Don’t get dumped on

Duties are imposed on products dumped in Australia, but the system catches some ‘good guys’ too, as Alan Johnson reports.
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Alan JohnsonOctober 19, 2016, 11:10 amNovember 19, 2016 0 262

aluminium

A vital ingredient in critical energy infrastructure

$10 million project to advance Australia’s green metals future

Innovative aluminium service bodies for Australian trade vehicles

Tailoring aluminium for a better life

Processing BlueScope Distribution’s aluminium capabilities

Capral CEO joins the Australian Aluminium Council Board

Global aluminium demand and pricing impacting local supply

Alcoa encounters sustainable success in sustainability yearbook inclusion

The importance of correct aluminium selection

Effortless and beautiful living for customers

Global aluminium firm posts loss

Manufacturing returns to former Electrolux site in Orange

Australian trimaran manufacturer navigates new waters

Safety in lubricants – why it matters

Austal acquires metal tech company ElectraWatch

Senator Carr calls for Australian import ban on combustible cladding

UAE-based aluminium extrusion company expands to Australia

AGL urged to find workable power deal to save 2,000 Portland jobs

Alcoa Portland will need assistance to stay open, says AWU

Don’t get dumped on

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