Manufacturing

Queensland has marked the Month of Manufacturing in its state by highlighting the capabilities of the manufacturing sector in that state. Manufacturing has grown in Queensland over the past decade to be 19.3 per cent of the national total, according to Minister for Manufacturing, Cameron Dick. “Queensland continues to be a leading manufacturing state because … Continue reading Queensland a sunny state for manufacturing →

The message from energy market analysts to manufacturers? Get used to higher prices. At least, that was the view of four analysts at the National Energy Summit on October 10. While there was disagreement as to exactly how much energy, and in particular, gas, will cost, there was unanimity on the fact that prices will … Continue reading Manufacturers need to confront high energy prices: analysts →

The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) climbed again in August, for the second month in a row. After rising 1.8 points above July levels, the index read 53.1 in August. According to Ai Group, the stronger numbers were driven increasing production and rising exports. The Australian PMI bucks … Continue reading Australian PMI continues positive position →

Kicking off the National Manufacturing Summit, held at The Australian Synchrotron, Gayle Tierney, Victorian Minister for Skills and Education, set the tone for the day’s discussion with her remarks on the state of manufacturing in Victoria and Australia as a whole. “Victorian manufacturing is going through a transition, we all know it’s going from a … Continue reading National Manufacturing Summit grapples with skills in transition →

The Ai Group’s Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI), has returned to positive territory in July. The index climbed 1.9 points to reach 51.3. Readings above 50 indicate an expansion of activity in the sector. In June, the Australian PMI dropped below 50, indicating a contraction in the sector, for the first time in nearly … Continue reading Australian PMI returns to positive →

With economists reporting on the continued growth on the Australian economy, one had to see it to believe it and NMW 2019 was testament to that fact. Manufacturers’ Monthly reports. From the opening hour of day one at 10am to the final day, National Manufacturing Week (NMW) 2019 had long queues reminiscent of mega sales … Continue reading Innovation and evolution for the future at NMW →

Realistic energy management solutions can help save money. COMPANIES in Australia have experienced price spikes in energy costs in the past decade that seem to just keep rising. So giving them the opportunity to manage these increases is a vital step the Federal government and state governments are taking through grants and programs. But experts … Continue reading Manageable electricity bills →

Students interested in extending their learning in the manufacturing sector can apply for up to $10,000 from Manufacturing Skills Australia, to increase the number of skilled workers in the industry. With applications open until July 12, the Manufacturing Skills Australia Development Fund is designed to incentivise a student’s commitment to vocational education and training. The … Continue reading Manufacturing Skills Australia gives up to $10,000 to students pursuing manufacturing careers →

CSIRO, along with the National Australia Bank (NAB) and more than 20 partner organisations, has released a report outlining visions to boost  Australia’s economy, which identifies manufacturing as a key growth sector. The CSIRO Australian National Outlook report was released on June 18, with focusses on technological changes and energy efficiency among topics also raised … Continue reading CSIRO outlook report identifies manufacturing industry as playing a key role in growth →

Nissan has announced that by 2020 its Australian headquarters will be located in Mulgrave, Victoria – bringing about 460 jobs to the area. The announcement, made in June, confirms that 400 jobs involved in manufacturing the Japanese company’s electric vehicle fleet will move to Mulgrave and 60 roles will be added. Parts for Nissan’s electric … Continue reading Nissan boosts jobs for engineers and technicians in electric vehicle expansion in Vic →

The Charleville’s Industrial Precinct has received $295 million in funding from the Queensland State Government as part of the Building our Regions (BoR) program, paving the way for local jobs in Queensland. The $1 million-plus funding package features $800,000 from BoR and $209,693 from Queensland’s Murweh Shire Council. As part of the BoR program, the … Continue reading Charleville Industrial Precinct secures $295 million boost →

Automotive businesses are set to receive up to $2.5 million dollars in funding from the Federal Government as part of its Automotive Innovation Lab Access Grants program. The Automotive program is part of the Federal Government’s $100 million Advanced Manufacturing Fund. Each of the grants will be matched through industry funding from the automotive businesses. … Continue reading Automation businesses receive Federal funding →

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released new data on 11 June confirming manufacturing employment is on the rise with the March quarter having more than six per cent of all jobs in Australia were in manufacturing. The number of filled jobs in manufacturing has declined around 20,000 jobs in the past five years … Continue reading Australian Bureau of Statistics report shows an increase in manufacturing jobs →

The Women in Industry Awards were held at The Park, Albert Park, on June 6, in Melbourne. With nearly 200 attendees from a diverse range of industries, it was a great night that celebrated the achievements of individuals who have made valuable and significant change to the industries that they serve in. We congratulate the … Continue reading Women in Industry Awards 2019: All the winners →

The Andrews Labor Government announced on 28 May it will invest in start-ups and innovation programs outlined in the Victorian Budget from 2019 to 2020. The Victorian Budget comprises will allocate more than $169.8 million towards initiatives to help develop more jobs in Victoria through boosting trade, driving innovation, and delivering programs that help Victorians … Continue reading Labor Government to boost start-ups and drive innovation →

The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics trade figures show the value of Queensland exports rose 18.4 per cent to $84.3 billion for the 12 months to March 2019. The Palaszczuk Government said Cairns has seen more job opportunities due to businesses employing local workers. “Exports support one in five Queensland jobs,” said Annastacia Palaszczuk, Premier and … Continue reading Export boom creates job opportunities in Cairns →

Inside Advanced Manufacturing the week-long series of advanced manufacturing taking place across Queensland from 20 to 24 May 2019 is already underway. The  Inside Advanced Manufacturing series is designed to increase the adoption of leading-edge design, innovation, technologies, processes, and practices. At the event, a selection of Queensland’s top manufacturers will open its doors to … Continue reading Queensland’s Advanced Manufacturing series is underway →

Victorian businesses and individuals driving the manufacturing industry have won big at the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards on May 14 at the Peninsula in Docklands. The inaugural Leader and Innovative Product Development and Commercialisation award was presented to Air Radiators for the, and to Holden Special Vehicles, who received the award for Leader … Continue reading Manufacturers on show at Hall of Fame Awards →

Australian advanced manufacturing company Titomic Limited has recently announced that it has signed an agreement with Boeing to deliver additively manufactured test parts for airplanes. The initial agreement is worth $170,000 for test parts. According to the agreement, Titomic will be delivering Titomic Kinetic Fusion (TKF) additive manufactured parts for Boeing validation. The Titomic press … Continue reading Titomic to deliver additively manufactured test parts for Boeing →

Australian carbon fibre composite technology company, Omni Tanker, is set to scale up its business to meet international demand, drawing on a $4 million equity investment from the Clean Energy Innovation Fund (CEFC). This latest Innovation Fund investment is part of a broader $7.9 million capital raising by Omni Tanker to help it scale up … Continue reading Fund helps Australian manufacturer supply ISO tanks internationally →