Australian Made

Engineering firm UGL has been awarded a contract to design, manufacture and supply new fuel-efficient diesel electric locomotives for their long-standing client, Pacific National.  The contract will generate revenue to UGL of approximately $297 million over seven years. It solidifies UGL’s position as Australia’s only manufacturer of freight locomotives.  The C44 Evolution locomotives will be the … Continue reading UGL secures $297 million locomotive manufacturing contract →

Australian made biodegradable polyethylene tubing is helping to solve the single-use plastic issue for the environmental groundwater monitoring industry.

Australian Made Week has begun and consumers are urged to support one extra locally made or grown product per week, to help boost the economy over the next 12 months.  According to recent Roy Morgan research, if every household spent an additional $10 a week on Australian Made products it would inject an extra $5 billion into the economy each year, creating up … Continue reading Australian Made Week supports local manufacturers, creates jobs →

New consumer research from market research company Roy Morgan has shown the preference for Australian-made goods continued to increase in 2020, with 93 per cent of Australians stating they are more likely to buy products made in Australia.  This is an increase from 87 per cent the year before, due to international travel restrictions.  “Australian-made products have experienced a surge in support during 2020 with a large … Continue reading Australian-made products preferred, Roy Morgan research shows →

COVID-19 has shined a light on just how inflexible supply chains are in the event of global crises. Many manufacturing and distribution businesses in Australia, and around the world, were forced to adapt during the height of the pandemic and struggled to keep up with the growing needs of consumers. With awareness brought to the … Continue reading COVID-19 and Australia’s need for supply chain resilience →

The Australian Made Campaign is supporting the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre’s (AMGC) COVID-19 Manufacturer Response Register. Australian businesses registered on the platform are now able to highlight local provenance of their products via the iconic green and gold kangaroo, the Australian Made logo. Businesses with products licensed to carry the Australian Made logo will be … Continue reading Australian Made Campaign teams up with AMGC COVID-19 manufacturer response register →

New international research findings by Horizon Consumer Science shows 97 per cent of overseas consumers of Australian products have a positive first impression of the green and gold kangaroo logo. The research, which was carried out in six diverse export markets, found that more than two thirds (70 per cent) of consumers spontaneously recognised Australia … Continue reading Australian Made logo trusted overseas, research shows →

Australia’s oldest battery manufacturer Century Batteries has announced a multi-million dollar upgrade of its factory equipment and expansion of its research and development team. The investment is forecasted to boost production capacity by 20 per cent to 1.3 million batteries. Century employs around 600 employees across Australia and New Zealand. General manager of automotive sales, … Continue reading Battery manufacturing stalwart announces multi-million dollar upgrade →

The Australian Made Campaign Ltd (AMCL) is calling on all Australians to “Buy Australian Now and support Aussie jobs” with its new campaign encouraging Aussies to back local makers and growers and buy Australian-made products in the lead-up to the festive season. An extension of its “It’s never been more important to Buy Australian than … Continue reading “Buy Australian Now and support Aussie jobs” campaign by AMCL to support locally-made products →

According to an Australian Made report, new consumer research from Roy Morgan has found that 9 in 10 (89 per cent) Australians believe Australia should be producing more products locally following the COVID-19 pandemic. The research found that Australians key motivations to manufacture locally were to reduce Australia’s reliance on other countries (38 per cent), … Continue reading Australian Made: Nine in ten Aussies believe Australia should produce more products locally →

The Australian Made Campaign (AMCL) has welcomed the Australian Cabinet and Furniture Association (ACFA) as a Campaign Associate, to support the continued growth of Australia’s local furnishings and furniture manufacturing sector. ACFA is one of Australia’s primary industry associations for furnishing, cabinetmaking and joinery manufacturers. Run by industry, ACFA promotes the viewpoints and interests of … Continue reading AMCL welcomes ACFA to support local manufacturing sector →

Purchasing critical products or parts from Asia purely based on price can lead to a catastrophic hit to profit when things go wrong. If you do not have the goods, how can you make a sale? Managing risk should be at the core of every business. The COVID-19 crisis has not only identified serious supply … Continue reading Using risk management to enhance profitability →

NOJA Power has brought Australian manufacturing and developments in electrical switchgear into the global spotlight. Manufacturers’ Monthly spoke with its group managing director, Neil O’Sullivan, about the company’s long-term success and pride in being Australian made. ‘Australian Made’ is a popular phrase with end consumers, but the synonymy of Australian produced products with reliability and … Continue reading Keeping the lights on →

The Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre has welcomed its 2000th member. Tasmanian manufacturer Seasol is a family-owned manufacturer of organic liquid seaweed and environmentally friendly fertilisers. The business was founded in the 1970s selling a single product made from kelp. Proudly Australian owned and made, Seasol has since grown its operations and now employs 60 staff, … Continue reading AMGC reaches 2000 members →

Australian bed, mattress and bedding retailer, Forty Winks, has partnered with the Australian Made Campaign to highlight its continued support of Australian manufacturers and their products. For many years, Forty Winks has offered consumers an extensive range of high-quality Australian Made mattresses, bedroom furniture and top-of-bed accessories, through its expansive network of more than 100 … Continue reading Forty Winks partners with Australian Made to support local manufacturers →

The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) is partnering with the Australian Made Campaign (AMCL) to support the growth of Australia’s forest products industries. AFPA is the peak national body for Australia’s forest, wood and paper products industry, representing the industry’s interests on the sustainable development and use of Australia’s forest, wood and paper products. AMCL … Continue reading Australian Made partners with AFPA to support forest products →

Wood heater manufacturer Nectre has announced all its products are officially registered as being certified Australian made. Nectre is proud to design and produce the next generation of efficient, low emission wood heaters inside their present factory in Dry Creek, South Australia. The well-known Australian Made, Australian Grown (AMAG) logo is the true mark of … Continue reading Nectre receives prestigious Australian Made certification →

The Australian Made Campaign (AMCL) is calling on Australia’s business community and all levels of government to adopt “buy Australian first” procurement policies to aid domestic manufacturing capability and fast-track the country’s resurgence from COVID-19. The AMCL believes the federal government’s commitment to increase domestic manufacturing of critical products such as medical supplies is a … Continue reading Buy local policies to help Australian manufacturers →

A recent Roy Morgan survey has found two thirds of Australians prefer to buy Australian-made building products, with 61 per cent choosing to purchase Australian tools and hardware. Factors that contribute to consumer decision include high quality, use of ethical labour, and supporting local jobs and employment, according to the research. Australia Made Campaign CEO … Continue reading Two thirds of Australians prefer Australian-made building products →

Manufacturers of complementary medicines which meet local manufacturing requirements will be able to affix the Australian Made logo to their products. In an announcement made on December 18, Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, Karen Andrews, highlighted that the interim measure, agreed upon with the states, will allow for growth in the industry. “We listened … Continue reading Complementary medicines can now use Australian Made logo →