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Donald Trump says he’d force Apple to bring its manufacturing back to the US
US Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump has said he’d make Apple bring all its manufacturing back to its home country.
January 19, 2016 0 comment
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Tas government’s $3 million response to Caterpillar’s Burnie sackings
The Tasmanian government has allocated $3 million in its upcoming budget to assist the North West region.
May 20, 2015 0 comment
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Rodney’s factory robot revolution
We’re at a tipping point when it comes to smart factory robots, says artificial intelligence guru, inventor and entrepreneur Rodney Brooks. Brent Balinski spoke to the Australian-born and Boston-based founder, CTO and chairman of Rethink Robotics.
April 23, 2015 12 comments
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Australian company aims to sell 3D printed surfboards within two years
An Australian start-up is working to identify a suitable 3D printing material out of which to create surfboards.
April 17, 2015 0 comment
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BlueScope sees improved result, optimism from local industry
After Bluescope Steel’s improved profit result yesterday, the company’s boss expressed cautious optimism about the environment for Australian manufacturers
February 24, 2015 0 comment
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Cricket specialist Albion to finally head into horse racing
Albion’s jockey helmet project has been four years in the making.
October 23, 2014 0 comment
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China outsourcing more manufacturing to the US
China’s manufacturing investment in the US is increasing sharply, with factors such as cheap energy and incentives cited as reasons.
August 11, 2014 0 comment
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Hidden Champions series part 4: Rinstrum
Serving an international market means thinking globally in terms of your manufacturing. Rinstrum’s Darren Pearson tells Brent Balinski about seizing opportunities and why they looked to Sri Lanka for a component manufacturing base.
August 7, 2014 0 comment
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New report on doing business in Asia released
New market research from AsiaLink Business has found that both large and small businesses cited finding a suitable local partner as a major obstacle.
August 5, 2014 0 comment
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Entrepreneur shares Chinese outsourcing horror story behind liquidation
The founder of Bennetts Boots has cited outsourcing to China as a reason why the company failed.
July 29, 2014 0 comment
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Aussie company wants to beat Brazilians with boomerang thong innovation
A Gold Coast business has seen early success in a crowdsourcing campaign to take their footwear innovation global.
July 28, 2014 0 comment
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Pacific Brands to outsource 50 jobs
Pacific Brands will shed 50 jobs in its customer service division.
November 26, 2013 0 comment
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Attention to detail keeps manufacturing local: Bentley
English luxury car company Bentley use a surprisingly small amount of automation in their vehicles’ creation, and the artisanal nature of their manufacturing is part of their reason for not outsourcing.
October 11, 2013 0 comment
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Sevaan boss says sourcing from China can work out more expensive
Sevaan Group’s CEO Tony Panrucker has questioned the practice of Australian manufacturers sourcing from China, with the benefits from using local suppliers often being overlooked.
October 1, 2013 0 comment
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Gone baby gone!
In many of my meetings with Clients and Consultants, the question of a future dated manufacturing resurgence / renaissance often arises.
August 30, 2013 0 comment
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Hat tip to Akubra, an Aussie manufacturing icon
Now its 101st year and fourth generation, the Australian hat-maker still makes its iconic felt hats in much the same way as always has. Brent Balinski talks to company secretary Roy Wilkinson about tradition and how demand for Aussie-made quality is catching on in China.
June 3, 2013 0 comment
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Ex-Pacific Brands boss named as new chair of Manufacturing Australia
Sue Morphet, former CEO of Pacific Brands, has been appointed chairman of the lobby group Manufacturing Australia.
March 13, 2013 0 comment
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Aussie car parts maker Futuris enjoys success in Thailand
Futuris Automotive’s presence is growing strongly in Thailand, with the company hoping to sell into Japanese supply chains.
March 4, 2013 0 comment
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Fresh Bins founder blames lack of govt support for outsourcing decision
Paul Sewell, the founder of Warrnambool’s Fresh Bins, has called a lack of support from local and state governments “heartbreaking” as the company announced it would manufacture in the USA under licence.
February 27, 2013 0 comment
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Syntec Diamond Tools to open Berri manufacturing hub, onshore work from China
Syntec, Australia’s largest diamond tool maker, will relocate its Chinese manufacturing operations over the next few months, operating at a former Berri juice factory in South Australia’s Riverland.
February 22, 2013 0 comment