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The significance of an ERP in the manufacturing industry

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The significance of an ERP in the manufacturing industry

A healthy economy requires a productive and competitive manufacturing sector. The benefits of local manufacturing extend beyond the (significant) economic gains. A thriving Australian manufacturing industry also boosts our national development and resilience. Read More

Mignon D'SouzaJanuary 18, 2023, 9:14 amJanuary 18, 2023 Comments Off 148

Local wind tower manufacturing

Manufacturing News

Calls for government to prioritise local manufacturing

Weld Australia has called for urgent action, saying the Australian Government is prioritising international trade relations over support for the local manufacturing sector. Read More

Mignon D'SouzaSeptember 27, 2022, 11:07 amSeptember 27, 2022 Comments Off 125

local content

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Skills are key to securing local content

Manufacturers’ Monthly speaks with South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance CEO Vonda Fenwick about the government’s approach to local content and the skills challenge facing Australian manufacturing.
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Alexandra HaynesAugust 3, 2022, 10:31 amAugust 3, 2022 Comments Off 117

Fame Awards

Manufacturing News

Local manufacturing celebrated at Hall of Fame Awards

The Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards has celebrated its 20th anniversary with a “Made in Victoria” theme, highlighting the importance of local manufacturing. The winners were announced at the Gala Dinner on 26 July at the Palladium at Crown.
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Alexandra HaynesJuly 28, 2022, 11:01 amJuly 28, 2022 Comments Off 125

Hall

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Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame nominations are open

Home grown manufacturers are being encouraged to nominate for the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards. Nominations are now open.
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Alexandra HaynesMay 18, 2022, 10:04 amMay 18, 2022 Comments Off 102

Trams

Manufacturing News

Next Generation Tram Project boosts local manufacturing

The largest investment in locally made trams in Australian history has been made, as Bombardier Transportation Australia is awarded a $1.85 billion contract under the Victorian government’s Next Generation Trams Project to build 100 trams in the state.
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Alexandra HaynesApril 22, 2022, 9:19 amApril 22, 2022 Comments Off 163

Laminex

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Laminex Australia brings local manufacturing back

Manufacturers’ Monthly throws a spotlight on Laminex Australia’s very first manufacturing plant and how it made a monumental change to secure future success for the company, in a chat with their general manager of Operations, Graham Andrew.
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Alexandra HaynesApril 21, 2022, 10:53 amApril 21, 2022 Comments Off 184

Australian steel

Manufacturing News

Investing in the future of Australian steel

The Morrison Government is investing $55.4 million to shore up the supply of Australian steel to support renewable energy projects and the local Defence sector.
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Billy FriendMarch 17, 2022, 9:45 amMarch 17, 2022 Comments Off 117

Manufacturing Hubs Grants Program

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Manufacturing Hubs Grants Program applications are now open

Manufacturers in Mackay can now receive support from the Queensland government through a new round of applications for the Manufacturing Hubs Grants Program (MHGP).
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Alexandra HaynesNovember 3, 2021, 12:10 pmNovember 3, 2021 Comments Off 105

Snowy 2.0

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Snowy 2.0 locally produces segments for Snowy Hydro project

Snowy Hydro has launched its new Snowy 2.0 precast factory in Cooma, New South Wales, where 130,000 concrete segments are being produced locally to line the tunnels for the Southern Hemisphere’s largest pumped-hydro project.
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Alexandra HaynesOctober 21, 2021, 8:03 amOctober 21, 2021 Comments Off 155

SoftIron

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SoftIron to launch computer manufacturing facility in Sydney

SoftIron Pty Ltd., a computer hardware manufacturer, will open a new manufacturing facility in Sydney with commissioning to begin in October, ready for early 2022.
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Alexandra HaynesOctober 19, 2021, 8:30 amOctober 19, 2021 Comments Off 125

manufacturing jobs

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ABS figures show strong rise in number of manufacturing jobs

More than 91,000 manufacturing jobs have been created in the last three months, supported by the federal government’s investments to transform local manufacturing. ABS Labour Force figures show there
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Alexandra HaynesSeptember 24, 2021, 8:26 amSeptember 27, 2021 Comments Off 107

appreciation

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New $7.5 million fund for NT manufacturers

The Northern Territory state government has partnered with the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) to open applications for the $7.5 million Advanced Manufacturing Ecosystem Fund (AMEF). The AMEF delivers
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Alexandra HaynesSeptember 22, 2021, 8:15 amSeptember 23, 2021 Comments Off 113

Manufacturing News

Battery manufacturing stalwart announces multi-million dollar upgrade

Australia’s oldest battery manufacturer Century Batteries has announced a multi-million dollar upgrade of its factory equipment and expansion of its research and development team. The investment
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Caroline TungOctober 22, 2020, 10:46 amOctober 22, 2020 0 136

Manufacturing News

Australian Made’s strong call to Australians to support local manufacturers

Australian Made is driving strong support for Australian manufacturers and growers, as they continue to lead the way in Australia’s recovery from COVID-19. ‘It’s never been more important to buy
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Syed ShahJune 1, 2020, 2:26 pmJune 1, 2020 0 126

Manufacturing News

Schneider Electric to produce Main DC Switchboards for subs

The contract for the procurement of Main Direct Current (DC) Switchboards for the Future Submarine Program has been signed by Naval Group and Schneider Electric France. Although the contract signatory
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connor.pearce@primecreative.com.auOctober 4, 2019, 9:14 amOctober 4, 2019 0 117

Manufacturing News

Interactive design process to ensure local content in new trams, trains

The Victorian government has begun an interactive design process with local manufacturers to develop its next order of trains and trams. Currently, manufacturers are invited to develop proposals and participate
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connor.pearce@primecreative.com.auSeptember 24, 2019, 9:34 amSeptember 24, 2019 0 89

Manufacturing News

290 buses to be built in SA over next decade

Scania Australia will build 340 buses over 10 years for the Metropolitan Adelaide Bus Network. Local bus manufacturer Precision Buses will produce the majority of the buses in Edinburgh, with 29 of the
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connor.pearce@primecreative.com.auSeptember 10, 2019, 8:45 amSeptember 9, 2019 0 107

Features

Quality and innovation keeps chain manufacturing on shore

Local chain manufacturing and distribution of hoists depends on unique solutions and ongoing investment. Manufacturers’ Monthly reports. With 95 years of heritage in producing
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connor.pearce@primecreative.com.auAugust 23, 2019, 9:00 amAugust 8, 2019 0 73

Manufacturing News

Local mining of rare earth minerals could grow high tech manufacturing

Miner Northern Minerals hopes that the processing of rare earth minerals could spark a burst of investment in high-tech manufacturing – if their Browns Range project is successful. The Browns Range mine
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connor.pearce@primecreative.com.auJune 28, 2019, 9:42 amJune 28, 2019 0 94