Queensland

Oceania Biofuels has selected Gladstone as the location for a new $500 million renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel biorefinery, within the Yarwun Industrial Precinct. 

Australian energy technology company, LAVO Hydrogen Technology Limited, will establish Australia’s first hydrogen fuel cell manufacturing facility in Greater Springfield in Queensland. 

Renewable energy company, Fortescue Future Industries (FFI), has gained planning approval to build one of the world’s largest hydrogen equipment manufacturing facilities in Gladstone, Queensland.  

Alpha HPA, a manufacturer of sustainable high purity aluminium (HPA) products, has purchased a 9.2ha site in the Gladstone State Development Area in Queensland to build a new $300 million high purity alumina industrial plant. 

In an Australian first, Rheinmetall – which supplies military vehicles to the Australian Defence Force – has unveiled the Lynx CSV (Combat Support Vehicle) at an event at their Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence (MILVEHCOE) in Redbank, Queensland. 

Mercurius Biorefining has finalised commissioning and will commence operations at their pilot plant at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Biocommodities Facility in Mackay, which will help spark a sustainable, export-oriented industrial biotechnology and bioproducts sector. 

A renewable energy and hydrogen company, Fortescue Future Industries (FFI), will build one of the world’s largest hydrogen equipment manufacturing facilities in Gladstone, Queensland. 

Global aviation giant Boeing has chosen Toowoomba in Queensland as the preferred location for an uncrewed‑aircraft production facility, which will be the first outside of North America. Boeing Australia will establish the facility at Toowoomba’s Wellcamp Aerospace and Defence Precinct to produce and assemble the Boeing Airpower Teaming System, also known as the Loyal Wingman, … Continue reading Boeing to build pioneering production facility in Queensland →

Queensland minister for Energy, Renewables and Hydrogen Mick de Brenni has launched public consultation to collect community feedback on Queensland’s renewable energy zones (QREZ), seeking manufacturers’ input among others. 

IntelliDesign, an Australian contract designer and manufacturer of electronics, has invested in a Markforged Mark Two 3D printing machine that has enabled improved processes for prototyping and manufacturing jigs and fixtures.

Two new appliances will be delivered for Roma Street and Windsor Fire and Rescue Stations in Queensland, to enhance firefighting and rescue service capabilities.  The Roma Street fire station have received a new Hydraulic Platform Aerial appliance.  “Roma Street Station took delivery of a $1.9 million Hydraulic Platform Aerial appliance, which means the 49,000 people who … Continue reading New $2.77 million firefighting appliances delivered for Brisbane →

Coolum-based company Australian Biotherapeutics has kicked off the local manufacturing of biotherapeutic and pharmaceutic products for global export thanks to support from the Palaszczuk Government. Treasurer and Minister for Investment Cameron Dick said the company’s facility at Suncoast Business Park was built with support from the Queensland Government’s $150 million Advance Queensland Industry Attraction Fund. … Continue reading Production lines roll for Sunshine Coast biotherapeutics manufacturer →

Queensland’s partnership with aerospace leader Boeing Australia on its advanced autonomy program has paid big dividends for the state creating jobs and opportunities for Queensland small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs). Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development Steven Miles said supporting Queensland manufacturers and small businesses was part of the Queensland State Government’s plan for economic recovery … Continue reading Twenty Queensland companies behind global aerospace project →

Logan manufacturer Imaging Solutions will expand local testing, manufacturing and production of essential personal protective equipment (PPE) for imaging diagnostic procedures, thanks to support from the Queensland Government. Treasurer and Minister for Investment Cameron Dick said funding from the Queensland Government’s Essential Goods and Supply Chain Program will help the company to address increased demand for PPE for … Continue reading Funding helping Logan PPE manufacturing expansion →

Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development Steven Miles said the lifesaving medical technology developed by WearOptimo and backed by The Australian National University will improve the care of seriously ill patients. “The new technology is a wearable ‘sticker-like’ sensor that’s inexpensive, painless and gives fast and accurate results in real-time,” Miles said. “The new … Continue reading Innovative wearable health device to be produced in Queensland →

Gladstone manufacturer Mecha – Engineered Mechanical Solutions has been awarded funding through the Palaszczuk Government’s Regional Manufacturing Hubs Grants program to adopt world-leading technology and processes. Minister for Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water Glenn Butcher said Mecha would receive $243,605 from the $13.5 million program. “This funding provides an exciting opportunity for Mecha to undertake … Continue reading Funding in Gladstone for high-tech manufacturing and jobs →

Queensland company Black Sky Aerospace has developed a process to manufacture solid-state rocket fuel – successfully using it for a launch in outback Queensland earlier this month. The project received co-funding and support from the government’s Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC). Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said it’s extremely exciting that Australia’s … Continue reading Australian-made rocket fuel used for first launch →

ING Australia announced the financing of a major new battery energy storage system (BESS) for Vena Energy Australia in Queensland. The battery will be capable of storing 150 megawatt hours of energy, equivalent to powering up to 57,000 Australian homes. ING acted as the Technical Bank on the transaction. Once operational, the $120 million Wandoan … Continue reading ING Australia to finance Queensland’s biggest battery energy storage system →

The Queensland state government will partner with a Sunshine Coast aerospace company to deliver a large-scale, state-of-the-art aircraft manufacturing and modification facility at Caloundra. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said HeliMods would accelerate the $10.3 million expansion of its current facility by almost five years thanks to support from the state government’s Jobs and Regional Growth Fund. … Continue reading New aerospace facility to boost jobs on the Sunshine Coast →

On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $250,000 in funding to ERM Power, a subsidiary of Shell Energy Australia, to help Queensland manufacturing businesses better understand what’s needed to make the switch to clean energy.   Twenty Queensland manufacturers will participate in the program, undergoing energy assessments that … Continue reading Reducing emissions and costs for Queensland’s manufacturing sector →