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Pioneering Australian cable manufacturer, Nexans, expands brand
Cable systems and services manufacturer, Nexans, is expanding its presence in Australia with new, innovative products aimed at empowering sustainable electrification.
May 6, 2022 0 comment
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Supply chain and labour issues constrain industry expansion
The Ai Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) increased a further 2.5 points to 55.7 in March – the highest monthly result for the industry since July 2021.
April 1, 2022 0 comment
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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.
February 10, 2022 0 comment
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Managing projects with trade expertise
From humble beginnings, G&G Engineering has grown into a fully integrated business offering the full gamut of engineering services. Manufacturers’ Monthly speaks with Syd Tusen from G&G Engineering about how a steadfast commitment to quality has driven the company’s expansion.
February 9, 2022 0 comment
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TSMC plans record investment in chip manufacturing expansion
Chip manufacturing company, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) – which supplies silicon for Apple – plans to spend up to $44 billion on increasing its manufacturing capacity in 2022.
January 17, 2022 0 comment
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3DMEDiTech expands 3D medical printing operations in Victoria
3DMEDiTech, a Melbourne-based advanced 3D medical manufacturing company, will expand its facility in Port Melbourne with a new investment from the Victorian government to reduce waiting times for personalised medical implants for hips, spines and knees.
November 10, 2021 0 comment
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Manufacturing recovery slows due to lockdowns in September
The Ai Group’s Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) eased by 0.4 points to 51.2 in September, indicating a weaker rate of expansion across manufacturing and effectively stalling a solid period of recovery since late 2020.
October 4, 2021 0 comment
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Bluescope to invest a billion in US production
Australian steelmaker, Bluescope Steel, has announced that it will invest almost $1 billion in its Ohio, US steel mill, North Star. Bluescope will expand its US production facilities by 40 per cent, and hopes that the expansion will be completed by 2023. One of the drivers of the expansion into the North American market is … Continue reading Bluescope to invest a billion in US production
August 21, 2019 0 comment
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Port expansion to grow SA economy
The South Australian state government has signed off on Flinders Ports’ Channel Widening project which will grow the state’s economy, drive export growth and support more jobs, according to a press statement by the state. “This is one of the most significant and important private sector investments for the future economic prosperity of South Australia,” … Continue reading Port expansion to grow SA economy
June 5, 2018 0 comment
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Qld pet treat manufacturer expands exports
Sunshine Coast pet treat business Huds and Toke has expanded into the Japanese market, after receiving a government grant in April. The family business started four years ago, manufacturing high-quality dog, horse and cat treats in Queensland. After receiving $90,000 under the state government’s Advance Queensland Ignite Ideas Fund, the company has made plans to … Continue reading Qld pet treat manufacturer expands exports
June 9, 2017 0 comment
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NSW timber plant expansion to create hundreds of jobs
Borg Manufacturing has received approval from the State Government to expand its medium density fibreboard (MDF) facility in Oberon, NSW. The $106 million expansion will result in the addition of $51 million to the local economy, creating 230 construction jobs and 70 new permanent jobs at the facility, according to the Department of Planning and … Continue reading NSW timber plant expansion to create hundreds of jobs
June 1, 2017 0 comment
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NSW aviation park expansion an opportunity for local companies
The new multi-million dollar expansion of the Albatross Aviation Technology Park will set the Shoalhaven defence industry on a new path to growth, according to NSW Minister for Trade and Industry, Niall Blair. Blair joined Member for Kiama and Parliamentary Secretary for the Illawarra, Gareth Ward in Nowra last week to tour the expanded facilities. “This facility … Continue reading NSW aviation park expansion an opportunity for local companies
May 29, 2017 0 comment
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UAE-based aluminium extrusion company expands to Australia
UAE-based Taweelah Aluminium Extrusion Company (TALEX), has announced its expansion into the Australian market with Melbourne the first city selected in its international expansion. The company’s starting investment is AU$500,000, which will grow to $40 million over eight years. TALEX believes the expansion offers “substantial opportunity” to promote the company’s exclusive hard alloys, which are … Continue reading UAE-based aluminium extrusion company expands to Australia
April 7, 2017 0 comment
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Fonterra’s new cheese factory to increase capacity by 50 per cent
Fonterra’s new Stanhope cheese factory is set to open its doors before June this year, with an expected capacity of 45,000 tonnes of cheese per year for domestic and export markets. Meanwhile, there has been speculation among the dairy industry about how this will affect local milk suppliers. According to Fonterra chief executive Rene Dedoncker, … Continue reading Fonterra’s new cheese factory to increase capacity by 50 per cent
March 22, 2017 0 comment