Beer brand Coopers has opened its second bottling line, a $16.5 million investment which is expected to increase flexibility in the brewery and prompt sales growth.
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SA Parliament backs Nyrstar smelter upgrade
The South Australian Parliament has passed a bill to help secure the redevelopment of Port Pirie’s Nyrstar lead and zinc smelter.
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Seeley International founder speaks of company-wide brainstorming process
Frank Seeley – founder of Seeley International, the country’s biggest air conditioning manufacturer – has spoken of the importance of company-wide brainstorming sessions to Seeley’s innovation process.
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Weatherill to meet Holden today regarding post-election plans
South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill will meet with GM Holden’s managing director Mike Devereux today, seeking a written commitment regarding the company’s future in Australia.
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Siemens to build new $5m facility in Adelaide
Siemens has confirmed it will build a facility in the new Tonsley Park industry hub in Adelaide.
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Greens say lead reduction target for Nyrstar smelter needs to be lower
South Australian Greens leader Mark Parnell says the lead reduction targets for Nyrstar's Port Pirie smelter upgrade need to be lower.
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AMWU employees divided over Holden EBA vote next week
Following the ACTU’s public endorsement of changes to Holden workers’ enterprise bargaining agreement conditions, only half of the company’s unionised workers are behind the savings measures.
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Port Pirie smelter needs upgrade: report
THE Port Pirie metal smelter requires a planned $350 million upgrade if it is to meet better environmental standards. Without the upgrade it would probably have to close.
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Manufacturing top of the agenda in Unions SA’s five-year plan
Peak state union body SA Unions has listed protecting manufacturing as a focus over coming period as it announced its five-year plan, launched by Premier Jay Weatherill yesterday.
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New Castalloy gets new lease of life
New Castalloy, a components manufacturer owned by US motorcycle company Harley-Davidson, has been given a four-year rent-free deal at its SA government-owned factory and will stay open.
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Stop dithering on Nyrstar smelter upgrade legislation: SA Opposition
The South Australian opposition has accused the state’s government of dragging its feet on introducing legislation that would enable an upgrade of Nyrstar’s Port Pirie lead and zinc smelter.
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Bradken foundry workers cut wage rise bid
The Australian Workers Union has cut its pay claim for Bradken foundry workers from Kilburn in Adelaide.
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Senate Estimates hears of employment impact of Ford decision
The total impact of the flow-on effects of Ford quitting car-making in Australia are not known, a Senate Estimates committee has been told, and this will take time to calculate.
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SA Premier promises $27m for job growth
SA Premier Jay Weatherill has announced that Thursday’s budget will offer an extra $27 million over two years for the state’s Skills for all program.
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Labor MP proposes temporary tariffs to help Australian car makers
Nick Champion, the federal Labor MP for Wakefield, has called for a temporary 5-10 per cent tariff on imported cars to shield local automotive makers from the effects of the high Australian dollar.
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Penrice Soda allegedly owes money to strike-breaker
Troubled soda ash maker Penrice Soda is alleged to have used an industrial intelligence company to spy on its workers.
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Jay Weatherill defends size of China mission
SA Premier Jay Weatherill has stood by his decision to take a large group of government staff and public servants with him on his recent trade mission to China.
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Osmoflo wins desalination contract for Xstrata Coal’s Ulan mine
Desalination technology provider Osmoflo has won a $12 million contract to design, manufacture and commission water conditioning and desalination facilities for mining giant Xstrata Coal.
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Advanced manufacturing is what Adelaide’s northern suburbs need
The future for Adelaide’s north may lie in advanced manufacturing. As such, school leavers need to receive the training to prepare them for such careers.
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SA Premier Jay Weatherill to push trade in China
South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill has departed on a nine day trade mission to China and Hong Kong.
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