Britax Australia workers will rally in shopping centres, following the company’s May announcement that it will close its Melbourne factory and outsource production to China.
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Arrium administrators find Orica execs as the solution for Moly-Cop
OPINION: Unlike in Australia, US elections are all about manufacturing
Unlike our previous election, in fact unlike our past three federal elections, in the US, both candidates for president are vowing to revitalise and resurrect the U.S. manufacturing industry.
In fact,
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New gen robots cutting weld time by up to 90 per cent
Servicing, Maintenance and Welding (SMW) Group provides field servicing, maintenance and emergency repair and rebuild services to customers in Central Queensland.
The company also provides complete plant
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Australian inventor wants to help you be in two places at once
The business founded by young engineer, STEM evangelist and entrepreneur Marita Cheng has just begun shipping its new product, Teleport. Brent Balinski spoke to Cheng about getting robots into our homes.
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US vice president praises Melbourne Boeing workforce
US vice president Joe Biden visited the Boeing Aerostructures plant in Port Melbourne yesterday, talking up the value of free trade and innovation and addressing 200 employees after a factory tour.
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Police investigating suspicious Melbourne automotive factory fire
A fire at an unnamed automotive factory in Sunshine North, west of Melbourne’s CBD, yesterday morning is being treated as suspicious.
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Echuca brake brothers bringing Aussie invention to market
Tested in demanding NASCAR and Touring Car racing environments, an Australian brake rotor innovation is ready for the market, according to the company behind it. Brent Balinski spoke to OzBrakes’ Colin Lagoon about the road ahead.
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Campbellfield manufacturer turns 60
Pillow, quilt and doona manufacturer Tontine, which is part of Pacific Brands, is celebrating its 60th anniversary.
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New body to help meet transport needs of Victorian business
The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry said it was encouraged by today’s strategic decision to bring together the planning, coordination and operation of Victoria’s transport system under the
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First graphene factory opened in Geelong
The first graphene factory in the country has been opened in Geelong, which can “consider itself the graphene capital of Australia” according to the company behind it.
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Cross-laminated timber factory in Albury-Wodonga to create 54 jobs
Either Albury or Wodonga will get a new cross-laminated timber factory, creating 54 jobs, according to XLam.
The Border
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Auto manufacturers body says up to 40,000 jobs could go
The Australian automotive industry has made its way into the federal election campaign, with new figures suggesting the winner will face the problem of up to 40,000 made unemployed.
The Herald Sun
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Shorten to announce $59 million “Manufacturing Transition Boost”
Opposition leader Bill Shorten will announce a $59 million plan aimed at easing the pain from the end of car assembly in Australia, which will start this year with Ford Australia ending production.
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Printing factory fire in West Melbourne viewed as suspicious
Britax to close factory, cut 80 jobs
Bondor opens door to a new era, creates 50 more jobs
Insulated building products maker Bondor is preparing to both mark its 65th anniversary and announce a new $20 million facility in Melbourne. Brent Balinski spoke to General Manager Geoff Marsdon about
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Onshoring Orica booster supply “great result” for regional manufacturing
Bosch inaugurates new $40 million Victorian site
Bosch inaugurated its new $40 million Australian headquarters and technology centre last night and announced it would invest another $6.2 million to strengthen its diode production.
The wholly-owned local
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Victorian uniform manufacturer defies negative textile trends
Bendigo and Melbourne based apparel manufacturer, ADA, has reported a 12.5% increase in staff over the past 12 months. ADA is now operating the largest dedicated uniform manufacturing facility in Australia
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