Manufacturing

Weld Australia’s mission is to facilitate the growth of a world-class welding industry in Australia. For this reason, we strongly support the Advanced Robotics Manufacturing (ARM) Hub, which is due to open in Brisbane in the coming months. A not-for-profit company, the ARM Hub has the potential to be a catalyst for Australia’s uptake of … Continue reading A way towards the future for welding: robotics →

Last month, I wrote of the importance of leadership in manufacturing during the COVID-19 pandemic, exploring five imperatives: recognising and protecting value drivers, prioritising breakthroughs, collaborating on shared problems, mitigating risk through co-funding programs and building resiliency through local supply chains. Where to now as we start emerging from the worst of this crisis? “Never … Continue reading Australia’s manufacturing future – the industrial shift needed →

The Australian Paint Manufacturers Federation (APMF) has backed calls for fiscal stimulus for home building and renovations to aid Australia’s economic recovery from the impacts of COVID-19. The APMF said economic stimulus was needed to help construction workers and tradies who have lost their livelihood during the recent health crisis get back to work. Australia’s … Continue reading Australian paint manufacturers voice support for construction and renovation stimulus →

The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) recovered by 5.8 points to 41.6 in May, after experiencing the largest single-month drop in the index’s history in April (readings below 50 points indicate contraction in activity, with lower results indicating a faster rate of contraction). The manufacturing industry remained in deep contraction … Continue reading Australian PMI: Manufacturing contraction eases in May →

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 Australian than right now’ is the tag line of the new promotional initiative from the Australian Made Campaign Ltd (AMCL), the organisation responsible for administering … Continue reading Australian Made’s strong call to Australians to support local manufacturers →

Alstom and Bombardier have collaborated with the Victorian state government and unions to retain highly skilled manufacturing staff in Ballarat. The majority of Alstom’s permanent manufacturing staff/train builders will be redeployed to work on the VLocity train maintenance program at Bombardier’s Ballarat factory while work continues on the X’Trapolis 2.0 design. It is also understood … Continue reading Major manufacturers work with Vic gov and unions to keep jobs safe →

The finalists for Australia’s most prestigious manufacturing awards have been announced. The Endeavour Awards 2020, now in its 17th year, sees a high calibre of entrants representing Australia in an international capacity with innovative ideas, new technologies and the best in supply chain strategies. In both good and challenging times, Australian manufacturing has always something … Continue reading Endeavour Awards finalists 2020: Outstanding Start-up Award →

The Australian Made Campaign (AMCL) has announced an alliance with Primex Field Days to support and further promote Australian agricultural manufacturers. Primex Field Days, an event traditionally held at Casino in the Northern Rivers of NSW, is one of the country’s most diverse agricultural events. It aims to bring together city and rural communities to … Continue reading Australian Made and Primex partnership to promote Australian agriculture producers →

Queensland manufacturing leaders have held the first Ministerial Manufacturing Council meeting to put forward ideas on supporting the sector during COVID-19. Chairing the online meeting, new Minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing Glenn Butcher thanked all council members for their dedication and support for the manufacturing sector. “Queensland’s manufacturing industry employs over 165,000 people and … Continue reading Qld manufacturing leaders hold first council meeting for 2020 →

Engineers Australia has called for a comprehensive industry policy as part of a plan to help businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. A policy should focus on strategic engagement with international standard bodies, support for scaling up existing manufacturing industries, development of onshore capabilities for manufacturing and materials supply. Engineers Australia CEO Dr Bronwyn Evans … Continue reading Engineers Australia releases COVID-19 recovery plan →

Ai Group chief executive Innes Willox has welcomed the federal government’s call for a greater emphasis on manufacturing to reboot the Australian economy. Willox said manufacturing had gained unprecedented public and political attention in recent weeks. He believes the shortage of vital equipment has raised an important debate about Australia’s management of global supply chains. … Continue reading Ai Group welcomes federal government call for more manufacturing →

While BDO has been operating its full gamut of services – spanning audit, insurance, tax, compliance, and advisory services for a range of industries since 1975 – in the last six years, they have amped up their technology and digital focus; allowing them to help manufacturer’s optimise value from their digital implementation. BDO’s technology advisory … Continue reading How to optimise your digital transformation →

Bisalloy Steel Group has announced the extension of its longstanding teaming agreement with Rheinmetall Defence Australia (Rheinmetall) for the further development and production of high performance armour steel for military vehicles. This steel is to be used for Rheinmetall’s Australian manufactured BOXER 8×8 Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles (CRV), for export customers and specifically, once certified by … Continue reading Bisalloy and Rheinmetall extends teaming agreement for Land 400 and export →

Universal Robots will be hosting a series of insightful, live webinar for its partners, system integrators and end users in both New Zealand and Australia during May 2020. There has never been a better time to deploy cobotics in your organisation and these webinars are designed to welcome you to the world of cobots. Safe, … Continue reading Universal Robots to host a series of interactive webinars in May →

One of Queensland’s oldest family-owned companies and best-known food manufacturers Trisco Foods is fighting back against the COVID-19 pandemic by developing and launching its own brand of clinical-grade hand sanitiser in just three weeks. The sanitiser, which will be produced under the Precise Defend brand, is 80 per cent ethanol and provides antibacterial hand cleansing … Continue reading Trisco Foods to launch hand sanitiser brand →

Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews has mentioned in an interview with a radio station that the government will be strengthening their investment towards the manufacturing sector and giving it more attention as part of the pandemic response. The COVID-19 crisis has brought renewed vigour to the calls to support Australian made products. … Continue reading Renewed vigour into local manufacturing supply chains →

The department of defence has announced the first Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) will be built in Western Australia as part of the federal government’s $90 billion Continuous Naval Shipbuilding Program. This will be the third of twelve Arafura class OPVs, and the first to be built at the Civmec shipyard in Henderson, Western Australia. Minister … Continue reading Construction commences for first OPV in WA →

Energy Networks Australia has said in a statement that energy networks in the country need to reassure their customers to know they are doing everything they can to keep the power on, gas flowing and the energy system safe and reliable. The release also mention that there is a need to continue critical maintenance to … Continue reading Critical energy works need to continue: Energy Networks Australia →

Local Australian manufacturers have continued to provide  innovative services to facilitate safe trading during the coronavirus pandemic. AFI Branding, a fabric printing and signage company in Carrum Downs, Victoria, has continued to design and develop products such as perspex screens, hand sanitiser stations, separation barriers at self-serve checkouts, and floor decals to encourage social distancing. … Continue reading Social distancing signage keeps communities safe →

The Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) has introduced a portal for Australian manufacturers and component suppliers for supporting the national response to coronavirus. The portal aims to support Australian manufacturers with its online Manufacturing Academy learning portal to provide bespoke online webinars. State and Federal Government tenders and expressions of interest will be broadcast through … Continue reading AMGC introduces portal to help manufacturers through COVID-19 →