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Ahrens help build Australia’s sovereign manufacturing capabilities
Pharmacy giant Sigma Healthcare engage Ahrens to deliver a critical distribution centre that will service Tasmania.
October 21, 2021 0 comment
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Johnson & Johnson Innovation Partnering Office produces more health solutions
The Johnson & Johnson Innovation Partnering Office collaboration – established by Monash University, Johnson & Johnson Innovation LLC and the Victorian government – has been extended. This will mean more novel healthcare solutions will be developed for commercialisation.
July 16, 2021 0 comment
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Export hub grants help businesses through crisis
The federal government has said in a press statement that it is backing small and medium sized Australian businesses to tap into new markets around the world, with support for a series of export hubs across the nation. Ten export hubs from five states will receive more than $4.9 million under the SME Export Hubs … Continue reading Export hub grants help businesses through crisis
May 13, 2020 0 comment
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Renewed vigour into local manufacturing supply chains
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
April 14, 2020 0 comment
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Medtech manufacturing leads Victorian export boom
Growth in the medtech and pharmaceutical sector in Victoria has earnt $2.2 billion in exports in 2018. Pharmaceuticals are now the highest-value manufactured export product in the state and grew by 255 per cent over the past four years. “Victoria’s medtech and pharma industry is one of this state’s most important sectors, not only for … Continue reading Medtech manufacturing leads Victorian export boom
September 26, 2019 0 comment
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Micro-system for pharmaceutical testing
A new, automated medical pathology laboratory has been scaled down to the size of a chip, to enable doctors to find alternatives to anti-blood clotting medications. The tiny device is a biocompatible lab-on-a-chip, will enable the development of methods to prevent the formation of blood clots and reducing the risk of excessive, life-threatening bleeding. “We’ve … Continue reading Micro-system for pharmaceutical testing
August 22, 2019 0 comment
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University, government, and industry partner for new biotech facility
The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has opened a new biotech production and training facility. The Biologicals Innovation Facility (BIF) is the result of a partnership between UTS, the NSW government and GE Healthcare. The facility includes clean rooms and containment laboratories which will house research into and the development of biopharmaceuticals. Courses for students … Continue reading University, government, and industry partner for new biotech facility
July 25, 2019 0 comment
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Federal government agency steps up support for medical manufacturing
The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) is seeking to showcase the potential of medical manufacturing in Australia to inspire international investment. Launching a new digital health website, Austrade highlights Australia’s attractiveness as a location for developing, testing and launching new medical technologies. Denise Eaton, senior advisor at Austrade noted that Australia is inherently primed … Continue reading Federal government agency steps up support for medical manufacturing
June 26, 2019 0 comment
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Vitex to build pharmaceutical training facility in Western Sydney Aerotropolis
Australian medicine manufacturers, Vitex Pharmaceuticals, has signed an agreement with the NSW Government to build a pharmaceutical training and research facility at the Western Sydney Aerotropolis. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the agreement with Vitex paves the way for the company to invest an initial $10 million in a 10,000 square metre facility to support … Continue reading Vitex to build pharmaceutical training facility in Western Sydney Aerotropolis
November 27, 2018 0 comment
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The top 100 manufacturers in Australia
This time each year IBISWorld delivers Manufacturers’ Monthly a list of the top 100 manufacturers in Australia. Alan Johnson investigates how the various sectors ranked on this year’s list.
November 17, 2015 1 comment
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US FDA approves first ever “3D printed drug product”
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the first 3D printed drug product, Aprecia’s Spritam.
August 5, 2015 0 comment
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Dandenong Aspen Pharmaceuticals workers strike over pay
Workers at Dandenong South’s Aspen Pharmaceuticals continued to strike over the weekend over revised pay and conditions affecting over half the factory’s workforce.
July 14, 2015 0 comment
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Pharmaceutical industry calls for assistance as exports plunge
The pharmaceutical industry will require government support if it is to compete globally, according to a key industry figure.
April 7, 2015 0 comment
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Pfizer to shut down Sydney plant
Pharmaceutical company Pfizer plans to shut down its manufacturing plant in the Sydney suburb of West Ryde in 2015.
November 27, 2014 0 comment
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How FDA regulations are shaping the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector
Jonathan Wilkins of European Automation examines the implications of the latest update CFR21/11 to 21 CFR part 11 of Code of Federal Regulations of FDA.
November 18, 2014 0 comment
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How does a successful manufacturing workplace behave?
Brent Balinski spoke to Professor Peter Gahan from the University of Melbourne and Jeffery Yeh from Homart Pharmaceuticals about the importance of High Performance Work Practices to small and medium enterprise companies.
October 29, 2014 0 comment
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Samsung to manufacture commercial drug substances for Bristol-Myers Squibb
Samsung had earlier claimed they manufacture biosimilars at half the cost of what Western drugmakers would have to charge.
May 15, 2014 0 comment
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SciGen to sell Indian insulin JV
SciGen Ltd has concluded a memorandum of understanding to sell its SciGen BioPharma joint venture to Anglo Gulf.
May 6, 2014 12 comments
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New pharmaceutical manufacturing plant to be built in Melbourne
German Pharmaceutical company Fresenius Kabi Australia will build a $47 million manufacturing plant at Derrimut in Melbourne’s west.
March 3, 2014 0 comment
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Manufacturing 2.0: The additive era
Since the industrial revolution manufacturing has meant cumbersome factories, production lines, machinery, labour and striving for the creation of economies of scale.
April 17, 2013 0 comment