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With a rapidly evolving market, Aussie manufacturers are faced with the urgent need to adopt the latest technologies to optimise their operations and stay competitive. One critical element in this digital transformation journey is the use of advanced Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.

Global building materials manufacturer Mapei has commenced construction on a new $60 million manufacturing facility in Truganina, Melbourne, in a move the company says will significantly expand its Australian production capacity and strengthen its role in supporting major infrastructure projects.

Australia’s manufacturing industry is undergoing significant changes, with a focus on reshoring production, strengthening supply chains, and integrating new technologies.

Local manufacturer of lockers and storage solutions, Davell Products will celebrate its 75th Anniversary on the 9th September 2021. Davell’s current owner offers insights into the origins and recent history of the successful family business and how it reflects the journey of Australian manufacturing.

In a groundbreaking initiative under the Australian Government’s India Economic Strategy 2022, the India Australia Rapid Innovation and Startup Expansion (RISE) Accelerator is driving the future of climate technology by bridging the gap between Indian and Australian startups.

The global manufacturing industry is currently facing massive transformations and uncharted challenges with the arrival of Industry 4.0’s technological advancements. 

Australia’s peak organisation for the gift and homewares sector, the Australian Gift & Homewares Association (AGHA), has revealed plans for a major expansion in 2026, introducing Gifted Melbourne 2026 to complement the long-established AGHA Sydney Gift Fair.

Smart factories are characterised by digital technology, real-time data-driven systems, automation and in some cases, artificial intelligence, and manufacturers with an eye on the future are embarking on journeys of digital transformation.

The industrial machinery and heavy equipment manufacturing sector is critical not only for its direct outputs, machines, and equipment that pave the way for construction, agriculture and manufacturing but also for its crucial role in economic development and innovation. 

Global sustainable packaging leader BioPak has introduced the Indigenous Art Series BioCups, set to debut for NAIDOC Week 2024.