Australian manufacturing

An Australian-first testing facility will enable local manufacturers of surgical face masks to fast-track the supply for frontline health workers. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said the new CSIRO facility in Melbourne will boost Australia’s sovereign capability to produce essential medical supplies more efficiently and at a lower cost. “The COVID-19 pandemic … Continue reading New CSIRO face mask testing facility opens in Melbourne →

Naval Group Australia has awarded a contract worth nearly $1 million to Australian-based data centre operator YourDC Pty in a further boost to the local economy. Within their flagship facility based in Adelaide, YourDC will construct and deliver to Naval Group Australia a secure, dedicated, data centre space that will house sensitive computer systems. Naval … Continue reading Australian business wins Naval Group data centre contract →

The federal government has taken firm action against General Motors by stopping $1 million in taxpayer funds after the company announced it will retire the Holden brand in Australia. GM Holden, which received financial support through the Automotive Transformation Scheme (ATS), had been deregistered under an order by Industry Minister Karen Andrews. Minister Andrews said … Continue reading Holden loses $1m in taxpayer funds after shutting Australian business →

COVID-19 has forced many manufacturers to review their operations, with agile businesses reacting quickly to this new trading environment. Once the COVID hurdle is behind us, we will see a different manufacturing sector and I think the industry will be better for it as adversity drives change, says Cuong Vo, vice president of RS Components … Continue reading Pandemic manufacturing industry changes →

By Ryan Pollett, National Leader, Manufacturing & Wholesale Partner, Audit & Assurance, BDO There’s no doubt that the past few months posed challenges for Australia’s manufacturing sector. As the economic, health and social effects of COVID-19 disrupted the operations and supply chains, it also highlighted manufacturers’ ingenuity and ability to innovate and collaborate to overcome … Continue reading The top 7 learnings from COVID-19 for manufacturers →

Australian recycling giant Visy has entered into an agreement to acquire the Australian and New Zealand glass manufacturing business of Owens Illinois (O-I). The deal, worth almost $1 billion, is one of the biggest manufacturing acquisitions by an Australian-owned business in Australian business history. Visy would employ 7200 people in manufacturing jobs post acquisition. Visy … Continue reading Visy acquires glass manufacturer Owens Illinois →

Australian researchers and industry partners will collaborate to design and manufacture the world’s most precise, compact and cost-effective gyroscope, in a new $8.7 million project.   The new project led by navigation system manufacturer Advanced Navigation, with research partners RMIT University, The Australian National University (ANU) and commercial partner Corridor Insights, will cut the cost … Continue reading Australian collaboration to deliver world-leading gyroscope technology →

Defence has ordered thousands of new world-class Enhanced F88 weapon systems to be delivered by Thales Australia. Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC said the acquisition of 8,500 rifles will not only improve the overall capability of the Australian Defence Force, but will also boost the workforce in regional Australia. “The rifles … Continue reading Thales Australia to manufacturer 8,500 rifles for Defence →

A diagnostic tool to fight cancer and technology to protect businesses from flood losses are among a series of projects backed by the federal government to commercialise and grow. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said the 21 projects sharing more than $10 million are examples of the dynamic business thinking we need … Continue reading $10 million for SME manufacturers to pursue innovation projects →

Austal has commenced building its largest ferry at its shipyard in the Philippines for Danish ferry operator Molslinjen.   The new 115-metre vessel is a further design evolution of the distinctive 109 metre high-speed catamaran, Express 4. The Express 5 will have capacity for 1,610 passengers, space for 450 cars (or 617 lane metres for … Continue reading Construction begins on Austal’s largest ferry →

Melbourne-based industrial additive manufacturer, Titomic, has appointed Dr Andreas Schwer, the inaugural CEO of Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), to the position of executive chairman. Schwer, who boasts a 25-year career in the global defence, manufacturing, and aerospace industries will bring a wealth of experience to Titomic. Schwer said he was honoured to accept the … Continue reading Titomic appoints new executive chairman →

The federal government and Western Australian government will invest in new space technologies across the state to help grow a range of industries nationwide and create new jobs. Two of the projects being supported are part of the federal government’s $19.5 million Space Infrastructure Fund and to support local jobs and research and development. Fugro … Continue reading WA space project to drive nationwide industry growth →

Australia has a long, proud history of manufacturing throughout the 20th century. With the federation of Australia in 1901, customs barriers were eliminated between the states, so they could more easily trade with another. This saw the first wave of manufacturing expansion, particularly in Victoria and New South Wales. By 1913, manufacturing employment totalled at … Continue reading The demise of Australian manufacturing →

The finalists for Australia’s most prestigious manufacturing awards have been announced. The Endeavour Awards 2020, now in its 17th year, sees a high calibre of entrants representing Australia in an international capacity with innovative ideas, new technologies and the best in supply chain strategies. In both good and challenging times, Australian manufacturing has always something … Continue reading Endeavour Awards finalists 2020: Global Supply Chain Integration of the Year →

The finalists for Australia’s most prestigious manufacturing awards have been announced. The Endeavour Awards 2020, now in its 17th year, sees a high calibre of entrants representing Australia in an international capacity with innovative ideas, new technologies and the best in supply chain strategies. In both good and challenging times, Australian manufacturing has always something … Continue reading Endeavour Awards finalists 2020: Technology Application Award →

Bosch Manufacturing Solutions will supply digital production units to 3RT for the global manufacture of sustainable hardwood. Based in Melbourne and Adelaide, 3RT has developed a world-first technology in collaboration with Flinders University, that converts wood waste into timber that looks and performs like 100-year-old tropical hardwood, called Designer Hardwood. A leader in the design … Continue reading Bosch secures global 3RT contract to turn waste wood into hardwood →

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 →

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 →

Australian made products have been highlighted at an expo to encourage people to seek out local manufacturers and businesses. Products featuring the Australian Made logo could be seen across Sydney Build 2019 on March 14-15. An Australian-made Mack truck specially coloured green and gold, was one of the products on display in the Hordern Pavilion. … Continue reading Australian manufacturers highlighted at Sydney Build expo →

National Manufacturing Week will bring the manufacturing community together to be inspired and connect across four days from May 14 to 17 in Melbourne. This year’s theme, Industrial Evolution, represents the transformation of Australia’s manufacturing sector into a highly integrated, skills-based, and collaborative environment. National Manufacturing Week exhibition director Robby Clark said the 20th edition … Continue reading National Manufacturing Week returns with a new vision →