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Keeping Australian manufacturing alive

Laminex Australia executive general manager, Justin Burgess, and head of People and Performance, Laura Staples, tells Manufacturers’ Monthly about their goal to leave the company in a better shape than they found it, following over 85 years as an Australian manufacturer.
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Alexandra HaynesMarch 30, 2022, 11:16 amMarch 30, 2022 Comments Off 329

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Tritium to build its first US manufacturing facility

On 8 February, President Joe Biden threw a spotlight on Australian electric vehicle charging company, Tritium, and its decision to build its first US manufacturing facility in Tennessee to meet an increasing global demand.
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Alexandra HaynesFebruary 10, 2022, 9:13 amFebruary 10, 2022 Comments Off 280

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In-house steel fabrication – changing the design and construct game

The ability to design, fabricate and detail their own structural steel and components in- house is an increasingly attractive competitive advantage for national design and construct business, Ahrens.
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Alexandra HaynesJuly 29, 2021, 10:03 amJuly 29, 2021 0 319

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3 tips on financing equipment when you run a manufacturing business

No matter what type of manufacturing business you run, equipment is likely one of your primary funding concerns. When the time arrives to upgrade machinery or upscale your operation, things can get costly
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Caroline TungMarch 18, 2021, 1:05 pmMarch 18, 2021 0 277

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Seaweed company driving down emissions to scale up production

The federal government has given $1 million to a world-first company cultivating seaweed for reducing livestock emissions to scale up production. Agricultural science company Sea Forest will use its matched
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Caroline TungFebruary 16, 2021, 4:06 pmFebruary 17, 2021 0 215

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Softmed becomes Australia’s first producer of non-woven fabric-based PPE

Australian personal protective equipment producer Softmed has become the country’s first manufacturer of non-woven fabric-based products such as surgical gowns, caps and shoe coverings. The company last
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Caroline TungFebruary 1, 2021, 10:45 amFebruary 2, 2021 0 375

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Volansi and Quickstep sign strategic MoU

Volansi, a leader in vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) middle-mile drone delivery services and Quickstep, Australia’s largest independent aerospace advanced composites manufacturer, has announced
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Caroline TungJanuary 21, 2021, 9:01 amJanuary 21, 2021 0 182

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Wheels to last the distance

Melbourne-based manufacturer Richmond Wheel & Castor Co speaks about how the company continues to deliver quality products to meet increased local demand. Founded in 1958 Richmond Wheel & Castor
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Caroline TungJanuary 14, 2021, 11:34 amJanuary 14, 2021 0 249

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Ansell enters supply partnership with Primus, acquires life science brands

Australian protective equipment manufacturer Ansell has announced it has acquired life science brands from Indian manufacturer Primus. President of the healthcare and global business unit, Darryl Nazareth,
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Caroline TungJanuary 14, 2021, 10:40 amJanuary 14, 2021 0 276

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AMGC COVID-19 Response Register opening to international buyers

Australian companies are expected to gain new export opportunities to create new jobs, with the COVID-19 Manufacturer Response Register opening to international buyers. The Advanced Manufacturing Growth
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Caroline TungDecember 15, 2020, 8:18 amDecember 15, 2020 0 207

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New chairman announced for the Australian Made Campaign

The Australian Made Campaign – the organisation that administers and promotes the Australian Made logo – has appointed Allyn Beard, director of Sydney-based mattress manufacturer A.H. Beard as new
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Caroline TungDecember 7, 2020, 9:56 amDecember 8, 2020 0 219

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Australian medical manufacturer wins global innovation competition

A new Australian product designed to make kidney dialysis more broadly available at low cost has won first prize in a global health innovations competition. The Affordable Dialysis System, developed by
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Caroline TungNovember 23, 2020, 11:18 amNovember 23, 2020 0 230

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Australian Advanced Materials to create self-charging batteries

Strategic Elements subsidiary Australian Advanced Materials (AAM) will develop a self-charging battery technology through a collaboration with the University of New South Wales and CSIRO. The battery cells
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Caroline TungOctober 28, 2020, 10:02 amOctober 28, 2020 0 285

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Providing reliable and timely service for local manufacturers

Manufacturers’ Monthly speaks with The Elastomers’ technical and quality assurance manager, Sam Brumale, about how local test machines from Test Machines Australia are critical to their rubber
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Caroline TungOctober 23, 2020, 9:16 amOctober 23, 2020 0 174

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Battery manufacturing stalwart announces multi-million dollar upgrade

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
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Caroline TungOctober 22, 2020, 10:46 amOctober 22, 2020 0 301

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 0 231

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Victorian manufacturer first in Australia to produce reusable face masks

A Victorian manufacturer has risen to the challenge of making personal protective equipment (PPE), which until now was only available from overseas. Micro Plastics in Dandenong South recognised the need
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Caroline TungJuly 29, 2020, 10:55 amFebruary 23, 2021 0 274

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AMGC reaches 2000 members

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
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Caroline TungJuly 3, 2020, 11:36 amJuly 3, 2020 0 192

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New innovative ship cladding creates jobs and reduce emissions

A new lightweight, fire-resistant cladding that can withstand temperatures of more than 1000°C, developed by Australia’s national science agency CSIRO, is set to change the face of ships around the
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Caroline TungJune 16, 2020, 3:18 pmJune 16, 2020 0 219

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Local SA manufacturers produce face shields against COVID-19

The South Australia government has enlisted five local companies to produce up to 7000 clear plastic face shields a day for healthcare workers against COVID-19. The suppliers are Fusetec 3D, Neds Head,
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Caroline TungMay 29, 2020, 10:54 amMay 29, 2020 0 197