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Manufacturers’ Monthly spoke with the team at industrial workwear supplier Blackwoods about their updated Workhorse range and due diligence program embedded within the company. Producing personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic has played a key part in Australia’s unprecedented manufacturing activity this year. While masks will continue to be an essential PPE item, protective … Continue reading Strength and safety at the core of updated iconic workwear range →

NSW manufacturers of critical Personal Protective Equipment can now apply for a share of almost $5 million in grants to support local jobs and protect local communities against COVID-19. NSW Treasury executive director, Trade Kylie Bell said a limited number of grants were available, of between $100,000 and $500,000 each. “NSW has seen firsthand the challenges of ramping up supply of … Continue reading Grants now open to NSW PPE manufacturers →

Ansell is sharing manufacturing expertise with qualified manufacturers in the US and Canada so that other companies can begin to produce the PPE that is needed most. The company is providing detailed toolkits with step-by-step instructions, patterns and informative videos to manufacturers with the right capabilities in the US and Canada, to guide them through … Continue reading Ansell helps manufacturers produce protective clothing against COVID-19 →

Victoria’s world-leading manufacturers have created a ventilator production industry from scratch with Ballarat’s Gekko Systems to start making the country’s first Australian-designed machines within weeks. Gekko has made its name as a manufacturer of mining equipment since its establishment by Sandy Gray and Elizabeth Lewis-Gray in the mid-1990s. It will now harness its local suppliers … Continue reading Victorian manufacturers create new ventilator industry →

A new, state-of-the-art factory at Campbellfield has begun producing millions of medical-grade face masks for the local, interstate and overseas market. Softmed, a privately owned, Melbourne-based company, fast-tracked its new production line to service the needs of the Victorian population after parts of the state went into lockdown for the second time. General manager Sergiy … Continue reading Victorian factory starts production on millions of medical-grade face masks →

The NSW Government has introduced a $5 million grants scheme to locally manufacture critical Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and create jobs. Deputy Premier John Barilaro launched the program to support domestic manufacturing of PPE in NSW by providing grants to local companies to help fund equipment, raw materials and recruitment of skilled staff. “This scheme … Continue reading $5m grant scheme to PPE manufacturing in NSW →

The Queensland state government will boost Queensland’s supplies of personal protective equipment by tens of millions of pieces, with a newly expanded bulk storage site at Inala set to house more of the vital material. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the major expansion was about future proofing Queensland’s PPE supplies against COVID-19 and any other threat. … Continue reading QLD PPE supply boost to stay ahead of COVID needs →

The Detmold group has signed a six-month supply agreement with Tacca to localise manufacture of critical surgical mask material at the NSW facility. Tacca Medical is tooling up to commence production of the meltdown polypropylene layer for medical masks. This will help ensure that Detmold Medical can access the vital raw material that prevents microscopic … Continue reading Detmold,Tacca sign agreement to localise PPE supply chain →

A Victorian manufacturer has risen to the challenge of making personal protective equipment (PPE), which until now was only available from overseas. Micro Plastics in Dandenong South recognised the need for a locally produced reusable face mask in response to the COVID-19 crisis. After undertaking extensive R&D, retooling and experiencing a materials shortage earlier this … Continue reading Victorian manufacturer first in Australia to produce reusable face masks →

The WA state government has unveiled a $10 million package to boost Western Australian businesses impacted by COVID-19 and increase the supply of locally made PPE. Premier Mark McGowan released three new rounds from the Local Capability Fund to help COVID-affected businesses and improve the WA business community’s capacity and competitiveness to manufacture PPE. “Creating … Continue reading $10 million to support manufacture of WA-made PPE →

In a project to help protect COVID-19 transmission among workers in the disability sector, Swinburne engineers, together with Able Australia, have produced 3D-printed headbands. The headband fit commonly found plastic page protectors and form a simple but effective, low-cost face shield. The coronavirus pandemic gave rise to a shortage of personal protective equipment through the community … Continue reading Swinburne and Able Australia develop 3D-printed “Swin Shields” →

A transdisciplinary student team from the University of Sydney (USYD) has created a prototype of a reusable face shield, demonstrating how to turn university resources into a rapid manufacturing solution to respond to medical emergencies, including the COVID-19 pandemic. In collaboration with the USYD’s Charles Perkins Centre X-Lab, a 240-student laboratory space with laser cutting … Continue reading USYD students develop prototype reusable PPE →

Kestrel Manufacturing is receiving $495,000 to assist in its production of filter materials used in both surgical and P2 masks. Clets Linen is receiving $213,000 to increase its capacity to fulfil ongoing orders for disposable isolation gowns for both Australia and abroad. Nobody Denim is receiving $400,000 to instal up to 20 new sewing machines to … Continue reading Gov support in PPE production for local manufacturer →

The South Australia government has enlisted five local companies to produce up to 7000 clear plastic face shields a day for healthcare workers against COVID-19. The suppliers are Fusetec 3D, Neds Head, Form Cut, Cheiron Healthcare (working with the Royal Society of the Blind), and Motherson Medical. SA Health executive director Andrea Andrews said production … Continue reading Local SA manufacturers produce face shields against COVID-19 →

The University of Western Australia (UWA), Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, WA Department of Health and Adarsh Australia have manufactured 10,000 face shields to protect frontline health workers responding to COVID-19. The project aims to meet the needs of healthcare workers to effectively support the COVID-19 emergency without risking their own lives. The Therapeutic … Continue reading WA produces 10,000 face shields for frontline healthcare workers →

An automotive engineer who was made redundant a few years ago has turned to making personal protective equipment (PPE) for Australia’s essential workers during the COVID-19 crisis. Mat Bowtell, who owns 20 3D printers at his Phillip Island facility, chose to use his payout and crowd-funding to obtain equipment and software to create prosthetic hands at … Continue reading Redundant engineer produces face shields for essential workers →

The Australian chemistry industry has expanded domestic manufacturing to meet demand for a range of products facing shortages. Chemistry Australia CEO Samantha Read said the sector manufactures and supplies raw materials and other products to 108 of 114 industries, which are crucial to supporting and preserving the health of Australians. “Many of our chemical manufacturers … Continue reading Chemical industry expands domestic production →

Ansell has announced the sale of its Onguard footwear business, including a US factory, to Dunlop Industrial and Protective Footwear for an undisclosed amount. Ansell announced the sale to the subsidiary of Dunlop Protective Footwear Holdings this morning, reports AAP. It includes a factory at Havre de Grace, Maryland. The Onguard business is claimed to … Continue reading Ansell sells protective footwear business →

Bata Industrial have confirmed they will market their new Quick Release BOA lacing system on stand A337 at the Queensland Mining & Engineering.