Responding to manufacturing demand and performance signals
Australian manufacturers are navigating a challenging environment. Just as output had returned to growth, higher fuel and freight costs, rising input prices and global supply chain disruption renewed pressure on margins and cash flow.
Unleashed levels the playing field for small manufacturers with new MRP tool
For many small and micro manufacturers, managing production and raw material planning has long been a challenge – limited by costly and complex enterprise systems that are often out of reach.
Manufacturing drives Boral’s push to scale circular materials as recycling demand surges
Australia’s manufacturing sector is emerging as a central driver in Boral’s expanding circular materials program, with the company reporting that more than 2.5 million tonnes of construction and demolition waste are now diverted from landfill each year through its national recycling operations.
How tighter financial management enables manufacturing CFOs to mitigate risks better
In today’s volatile economic climate, marked by rapid technological advancements and unpredictable macroeconomic headwinds, the role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in the manufacturing sector has never been more critical.
The future of sports manufacturing: Inside M2M Group’s AI-powered strategy
As the sports manufacturing industry evolves, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a critical catalyst for innovation and efficiency.
How Tasmanian dental group turns to in-house manufacturing to cut supply chain delays
A Tasmanian dental practice is bringing the manufacturing of some implants and prosthetic restorations in-house using 3D printing technology, aiming to reduce turnaround times and reliance on mainland dental laboratories.
Can 3D Printing Replace CNC Machining?
One of the most debated topics in today's manufacturing industry is whether existing technology like traditional CNC manufacturing should be replaced with more advanced systems like 3D Printers.
How a small pet food manufacturer supports a 5x increase in production capacity
For Advanced Pet Care of Australia, scaling into one of Australia’s top pet food manufacturers required more than new production capacity – it required better systems.
Protected: Rising costs, shifting demand: What manufacturers can learn from CBA’s latest industry report
Australian manufacturers are entering 2026 under mounting pressure, as rising costs, supply chain disruptions and shifting consumer demand continue to reshape the sector.
Report: Revenue dips among Aussie manufacturers, budget brings hope
Australian manufacturers have experienced a decline in sales revenue this quarter following their best performance in five years, according to the latest figures from inventory management software brand Unleashed.
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How growth capital is helping an Australian manufacturer go global
There’s a particular kind of ingenuity that flourishes in regional Australia. Away from the noise of major business centres, founders build companies that quietly become world leaders in their field, solving deep specialised problems that global markets didn’t know could be solved. Modra Technology, based in Warragul in regional Victoria, is one of those companies.
