Pulp and paper mills support close to 70,000 full-time jobs – primarily in rural and regional areas Australia wide – contributing $3.7 billion to the economy. As a driving force in Australia’s manufacturing sector, the decline in accessible resources and the need to convert to more sustainable practises, has forced innovation on the paper and board industry.
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Bendable concrete developed at Swinburne
A new type of concrete made out of waste materials that can bend under load has been developed and patented by researchers at Swinburne.
“Concrete is the most widely used construction material in the
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Richard Branson excited about graphene for aircraft manufacturing
Virgin Group’s Richard Branson believes graphene has the potential to revolutionise the airline industry.
The world’s first two-dimensional material – an allotrope of carbon – is capable of building
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Benalla manufacturer to get help from Vic gov
The Victorian state government is helping a family owned Benalla manufacturer manage its energy costs, boost its productivity and secure local jobs.
Minister for Regional Development Jaala Pulford and
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