Queensland

A new meat processing facility in Heathwood, south of Brisbane, will utilise the latest robotic systems to package meat and vegan products. The Hilton Foods Australia (HFA) facility, costing $280 million, will employ 650 people when it is at full production in 2020. Across 23 production lines, the local workforce will provide the skills to … Continue reading Meat processing site invests in the latest technology →

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) will develop a roadmap for bioenergy to be utilised in the decarbonisation of the Australian industrial sector. The roadmap will be developed after Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction, Angus Taylor, asked ARENA to look into how bioenergy could enable Australia to have a competitive advantage in the transition … Continue reading ARENA to set national bioenergy strategy →

As fires rage in areas previously untouched, a local manufacturer has developed a solution for tackling blazes. The Queensland government has backed Helitak Fire Fighting Equipment with a grant from the state government’s Ignite Ideas commercialisation fund. The technology is a firefighting tank that attaches to the underside of military helicopters, in particular Black Hawk … Continue reading Noosa-based manufacturer develops firefighting tank →

The Queensland government has released a timber industry action plan, to preserve and develop Queensland timber industry. Across the state, the wood manufacturing industry employs 8800 people and produces $3.8 billion worth of economic activity. The plan will ensure hardwood supplies continue in the Wide-Bay Burnett region until at least 2026. Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk … Continue reading QLD timber industry ensured until 2026 →

The Queensland government announced that it will increase the support that it provides to manufacturers who are engaged in the defence and aerospace industries, or looking to apply their products in these sectors. The Defence and Aerospace Industry Development (DAID) Fund, with $1.5 million in funding, will provide up to $30,000 in matched funding to … Continue reading New fund to support Queensland defence industries →

Boeing Defence Australia opened its Assembly and Test facility at Wacol, Queensland, on October 28. The Minister for Defence Industry, Melissa Price, opened the manufacturing and testing facility, which will be used for the assembly and testing of the Integrated Battlefield Telecommunication Network. The Network will be designed and produced by Boeing in Australia. “This … Continue reading Boeing opens site for Currawong testing →

Local manufacturing in Central Queensland employs 6000 people, figures from the 3rd quarter of 2019 show. The latest figures come as the Queensland government celebrates its manufacturing industries and highlights the $1 billion contribution of manufacturing in Central Queensland to the state and nation’s economy, said Member for Rockhampton, Barry O’Rouke. “Central Queensland has more … Continue reading Regional manufacturing supports Queensland workforce →

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 rapid prototyping of new products has received a boost in Queensland, thanks to a new round of funding under the Hackerspaces Grant program. “Groups or individuals wishing to establish a new hackerspace or expand an already established hackerspace in their community can now apply for a grant of up to $20,000 through Round 2 … Continue reading Grants for Queensland hackerspaces →

Steel building product manufacturer Metroll will move in to Bohle Industrial Estate, in Townsville. Metroll supplies steel products to the building and construction sector, and has committed to manufacturing in the region. According to Member for Townsville, Scott Stewart, the move to the Bohle Industrial Estate allows for an expansion of the company’s manufacturing capabilities. … Continue reading Steel manufacturer expands Queensland base →

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced two grants to ammonia manufacturers to produce renewable ammonia through the use of hydrogen. The first grant, of $1.9 milion to Queensland Nitrates Pty Ltd (QNP) will allow the company assess the feasibility of the constructing and operating a renewable ammonia plant at its current facility near … Continue reading Renewable hydrogen a feedstock for ammonia manufacturing →

South-East Queensland space company, Black Sky Aerospace, has been given the go-ahead to manufacture Solid Rocket Motors (SRM). Once production is up and running, Black Sky will be the only manufacturer of SRMs in Australia, and can then provide solid fuels for orbital and sub-orbital vehicles. SRMs are attractive to rocket and launch companies due … Continue reading Solid Rocket Motors to be made in South-East Queensland →

Brisbane-based electric vehicle charger manufacturer, Tritium, has announced that it will be producing chargers for the US market in Los Angeles. The company has opened a new site in the US city to increase production for the Americas region. In addition to the Tritium DC chargers made on site, the factory will include a testing … Continue reading Australian EV-charging tech grows in US →

The Queensland Jobs and Regional Growth Fund has contributed funds towards a $20.8 million investment by Oreco Group, a horticultural and garden products manufacturer in growing its production facilities. Located in Childers, outside of Bundaberg, will allow a doubling of production, broaden the product lines, and increase logistics capabilities, creating 140 jobs in the process. … Continue reading Regional Growth Fund supports horticultural manufacturer →

The third round of Made in Queensland funding is now accepting applications. The $46 million fund has promoted advanced manufacturing in the state, particularly in regional Queensland where 40 per cent of projects are being delivered. “Since 2017 we have supported around 75 projects, which will create more than 930 new jobs over the next … Continue reading Funding open for Queensland manufacturers →

The Queensland government opened the Townsville Manufacturing Hub on Monday, September 9. The Hub aims to help boost manufacturing and productivity in the city and surrounding region and is located at the TAFE Queensland Bohle campus. Townsville manufacturing businesses contributed $840 million to Queensland’s economy in 2017-2018, according to Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure … Continue reading Townsville hub provides local connection to advanced manufacturing →

A new research post at the University of Queensland will focus on advancing the performance, economics, and uptake of electric vehicle technology. Dr Jake Whitehead will be the dedicated e-mobility researcher, and the position – the Tritium e-Mobility Visiting Fellow – is named after the electric vehicle fast charging company, headquartered in Queensland, which first … Continue reading UQ to be centre for electric vehicle technology →

A joint project between industry, government, universities, and CSIRO has led to the creation of a new digital ear tag for cattle. Participants involved in the project include the Queensland state government, James Cook University, CSIRO and agricultural technology company Ceres Tag. The tag, supported by $1.5 million funding from the Advance Queensland Innovation Partnerships … Continue reading Low energy electronics produces solution for cattle tag →

Hydrogen’s potential to compliment traditional energy sources is getting greener, with gas company BOC to produce green hydrogen from renewable energy at its Bulwer Island gas facility in Brisbane. Using existing industrial gas equipment and infrastructure, the project will utilise a 220kW electrolyser and a 100kW solar array to manufacture 2400 kg of renewable hydrogen … Continue reading Queensland invests in green hydrogen for vehicles and industrial supply →

Queensland’s preparedness for autonomous vehicles was trialled this week as the Renault ZOE2 travelled through Shailer Park, a suburb south of Brisbane. Over six kilometres, the automated vehicle travelled on public roads, around roundabouts, and through cross streets. The trial not only demonstrated the capabilities of the Renault vehicle but also the state’s readiness for … Continue reading Queensland prepares for autonomous vehicle arrival →