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Shipbuilder wants to establish WA manufacturing and export hub
German shipbuilder Lurssen hopes to create an Australian manufacturing base to export navy ships around the region. Lurssen chief Peter Lurssen will today present a proposal to partner with Adelaide-based ASC and WA-based Civmec/Forgacs to build 12 offshore patrol vessels. The company intends to establish the base in Perth, however work on its export projects … Continue reading Shipbuilder wants to establish WA manufacturing and export hub
May 2, 2017 0 comment
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Fears for Australia’s shipbuilding industry
Australian shipbuilders have expressed fears that Australia will have minimal involvement in the building and maintenance of the nation’s future submarines and warships. South Australia should expect to see only a fraction of the benefits from the $89 billion Future Submarines and shipbuilding defence construction, according to Defence SA. The organisation claims there is a … Continue reading Fears for Australia’s shipbuilding industry
April 5, 2017 0 comment
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SA to house world’s biggest solar farm and battery storage project
A $1 billion solar farm and battery storage project is soon to be built in South Australia’s Riverland region. The system will include 3.4 million solar panels and 1.1 million batteries, making it the biggest of its kind, according to battery storage developer Lyon Group. Construction is due to begin in the next few months, … Continue reading SA to house world’s biggest solar farm and battery storage project
March 31, 2017 0 comment
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AMWU: ASC could do more to retain skilled workers
The Australian Manufacturing Workers Union has criticised the announcement that 130 workers would be made redundant at ASC, arguing for more work to be brought into the shipyard.
January 12, 2017 0 comment
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Techstars sets its sights on Adelaide, announces start-up sponsorship program
American global accelerator Techstars will be opening its first Asia-Pacific branch in Adelaide, singling out the city as a future manufacturing start-up hub.
January 11, 2017 0 comment
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Lower dollar helps SA manufacturing add nearly 10,000 jobs in 12 months
The benefits of a lower dollar have helped see South Australia’s manufacturing sector add nearly 10,000 new jobs in the last 12 months, but a workforce expert believes the state needs to address employment problems, including Holden’s looming closure.
January 10, 2017 0 comment
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Milk powder factory boosts Chinese infant formula supply
The supply of infant and adult milk powder into Asia has received a boost following the opening of a Chinese-owned processing plant in South Australia.
January 10, 2017 0 comment
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Adelaide innovation precincts to connect to super-fast SABRENet
The ultra-fast SABRENet fibre network will be completely connected to 14 Adelaide business precincts by the middle of the year, according to the South Australian government.
January 9, 2017 0 comment
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Victoria, South Australia battle for army vehicle tender
South Australia is fighting to remain the frontrunner location for the federal government’s $5 billion army vehicle tender.
January 6, 2017 0 comment
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ASC cuts 130 shipbuilding jobs
ASC told workers yesterday that 130 positions would be cut by the end of next month, as work on the Air Warfare Destroyer project winds down.
January 6, 2017 0 comment
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Hybrid vehicle servicing connectors now available
RS Components (RS) has announced availability of two connectors from Amphenol that are designed to meet the rigorous demands of use in hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs). Key applications for the new MSD and mini-MSD connectors include high-energy storage systems for the battery Manual Service Disconnect (MSD) used for servicing plug-in HEV (PHEV) systems. The Amphenol MSD … Continue reading Hybrid vehicle servicing connectors now available
December 21, 2016 0 comment
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Pallet trucks for small-to-medium manufacturers
Jungheinrich has launched an entry-level range of pallet trucks for low-duty applications. This new range of electric pedestrian trucks is designed for retailers, print shops, workshops or garden centers, or even small to medium-sized businesses that routinely need to move heavy individual items. The range includes EJE M13 (1300kg) and EJE M15 (1500kg) electric pedestrian … Continue reading Pallet trucks for small-to-medium manufacturers
December 16, 2016 0 comment
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New tech hub opened in South Australia
South Australia has opened a new manufacturing technologies centre to help businesses grow by providing access to the state’s best researchers, financial institutions and global supply chains. The $1.2 million centre, situated in Adelaide’s northern suburbs at the University of South Australia’s Mawson Lakes campus, will help businesses identify methods by which they can adopt … Continue reading New tech hub opened in South Australia
December 1, 2016 0 comment
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Philmac achieves German export first
Specialist pipe fittings and valves manufacturer Philmac will soon ship out its first export order to Germany with its products bound for use across the country’s water utility sector and beyond.
November 30, 2016 0 comment
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Bustech hopes $2 million grant will see 100 employed making electric buses in SA
Burleigh, Gold Coast-based Bustech hopes that a new grant to develop electric buses will see 100 jobs created over the next 18 months in South Australia.
November 29, 2016 0 comment
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Australia needs to follow US, UK moves to cut company tax: BAE
Australia risks being “increasingly uncompetitive” due to its current company tax rate, the local chairman of BAE Systems has said.
November 24, 2016 0 comment
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Boral cements its acquisition of US building products maker
Boral has entered into a binding agreement to acquire US building products maker Headwaters. The US$2.6 billion deal is subject to shareholder approval and regulatory approval, and is expected to complete in mid-2017. Based in Utah, Headwaters is a leading manufacturer of building products and one of the largest marketers of fly ash in the … Continue reading Boral cements its acquisition of US building products maker
November 21, 2016 0 comment
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Combining forces means stronger land vehicles
Two South Australian companies are proving the strength that comes with combining forces, teaming up to win a contract that will see them help develop the future of Australia’s land defence force.
November 14, 2016 0 comment
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SA power prices need federal, state government action, say businesses
South Australian businesses, including miner BHP Billiton and a number of the state’s manufacturers, have urged government action in response to high electricity prices.
November 9, 2016 0 comment
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Posco among four bidders for Arrium as process heads into final stage
The second and final stage of bidding for Arrium Australia has seen the field narrowed to four, including South Korean steelmaker Posco through its venture capital arm.
November 7, 2016 0 comment