New Zealand-listed electronics manufacturer Rakon has announced that it will shut its Lincoln, England factory, shedding nearly 90 jobs.
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Extra government funding wouldn’t’ve saved Holden: Jacoby
General Motors executives have spoken regarding the decision to end Holden’s manufacturing operations in Australia.
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Clock ticking for group hoping to save Gladstone Steel Project
The group trying to rescue the Gladstone Steel Project near Mount Larson in Queensland has until 3 pm on Friday to find an extra $30,000 and lodge papers.
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SA adviser suggests “mini-World Bank” to support state’s R&D
The wrong response to Holden’s factory closures in 2017 could tip South Australia into recession, warned the state’s top economic adviser.
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New Manufacturing Australia exec says bridge needed to adjust to LNG exports
Manufacturing Australia has said that the transition to exports from large-scale LNG developments on the east coast could be “devastating” for industry.
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From manufacturing’s ashes a creative economy could rise
General Motors Holden’s decision to pull the pin on its Melbourne manufacturing plant spurred renewed
debate around government-subsidised industry sectors.
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Signs point to Point Henry Alcoa plant closure soon: AWU
The Australian Workers Union expressed fears over the weekend that Alcoa may shut its Point Henry refinery sooner rather than later.
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Robb says structural change preferable to handouts
Trade minister Andrew Robb and others within the federal government are showing their opposition to industry assistance.
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Alcoa not seeking government help for Point Henry smelter
Alcoa has reportedly given up trying to secure subsidies from the Victorian or federal governments.
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Overseas interest in buying Holden: Weatherill
Holden has said its brand and local manufacturing operations are not for sale.
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My 5 predictions for manufacturing in Australia in 2014
A New Year has begun and most economists and media are providing their forecasts for 2014.
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Pressure on Toyota Australia as Australian sales drop
Toyota has repeated its claim that it will reveal by mid-year if it will continue manufacturing in Australia.
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Decision on Alcoa Port Henry smelter to come in March
Alcoa’s Port Henry aluminium smelter at Geelong will have a review of its operations handed down in March.
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Defence industry worried about federal spending
Defence industry figures have expressed concern at the likelihood the federal government will not be able to increase spending in the next two budgets.
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The top 10 manufacturing stories from 2013
According to the popularity of stories on this website throughout the year, our attention was strongly drawn to 3D printing, factory closures and insolvencies, and the occasional bit of lighthearted news. And – no surprise in an election year – Manufacturers’ Monthly readers also came to us for policy news affecting the industry.
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Gove locals wants Holden-style assistance measures
The lack of a federal assistance package for those working at the Gove alumina refinery in the Northern Territory is being questioned by locals.
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Abbott tells businesses not to expect subsidies
Prime Minister Tony Abbott has sent a strong message to businesses not to expect handouts from his government.
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Abbott announces $100 m for Holden workers, puts competitiveness on agenda
Prime minister Tony Abbott has announced strategic reviews of the South Australian and Victorian economies.
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Abbott to announce response to Holden departure
Prime minister Tony Abbott will today detail the government’s assistance package for workers affected by Holden ending its manufacturing operations.
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Combet to head SA response to Holden departure
Former federal minister Greg Combet has been appointed by the South Australian government to help plan a response to Holden’s departure in 2017.
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