Building materials company James Hardie has revealed that claims from its asbestos victims are increasing faster than expected.
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Boral says JV with CSR essential for brickmaking
Boral chief executive Mike Kane has said the proposed $230m clay brick joint venture between Boral and CSR is necessary to keep local brickmaking alive.
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CSR first-half profit up
Building products maker CSR lifted its net profit in the first half by 48 per cent compared to the same period last year.
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ACCC concerned about CSR, Boral joint venture
The competition regulator has raised concerns about the proposed $230m clay brick joint venture between Boral and CSR.
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Building fixture manufacturer GWA to cut 164 jobs
Queensland-based building fitting and fixture supplier GWA Group will cut 164 jobs workforce as part of a manufacturing restructure.
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Prefabrication building industry could assist displaced auto workers
A new hub for the prefabricated construction industry was launched yesterday at an event in Melbourne.
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Adelaide Brighton and others interested in Penrice Soda quarry
Construction materials company Adelaide Brighton and others are interested in Penrice Soda’s Angaston quarry.
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Infrastructure, energy policies failing Australian manufacturers: Arrium boss
Arrium’s CEO Andrew Roberts has criticised government support for local manufacturers.
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ACCC investigates Boral’s union boycott allegations
The ACCC has begun investigating the CFMEU over what Boral claims is an illegal boycott on Melbourne building sites.
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Builders consider 3D printed houses
The effort by a Chinese company to 3D print ten basic-looking houses in 24 hours is being considered by those in the building industry.
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Chinese company 3D prints 10 houses in a day from recycled material
China’s WinSun Decoration Design Engineering Co. has reportedly created 10 houses in a day using 3D printing.
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Boral, CSR propose bricks JV
Boral and CSR announced plans on Friday to merge their brick-making operations.
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CSG essential for manufacturing’s future: Boral boss
Boral’s CEO Mike Kane has said that failing to access coal seam gas in Australia will ensure that the manufacturing industry will have a “use-by” date.
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New Holcim factory opens in Ipswich
Ipswich’s manufacturing sector has grown with yesterday’s opening of a new Holcim plant.
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Makinex expands into US market
Makinex, a decade-old maker of construction products, launched its US operations at a trade show in Orlando this month.
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Ai Group comments on non-conforming building products
Over the decade there has been an increase in anecdotal reports by business about non-conforming products, particularly in building and construction.
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Boral boss says high costs, bad policy crippling business
The CEO of building materials maker Boral, Mike Kane, has said that manufacturers are suffering badly from a lack of affordable energy.
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Boral says plasterboard JV will boost growth
Boral says that its $US1.6 billion plasterboard and ceilings JV with USG will strengthen its position across Asia, Australasia and the Middle East.
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Boral and USG in $1.6 bn plasterboard JV
Building products makers Boral and USG have announced a joint venture, with Boral gaining $US 575 million in cash from the merger.
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Boral posts $212 million loss, flags cost cuts
Boral has posted a $212 million loss for a year in which it made 800 redundancies, and has suggested further cuts would be necessary.
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