Tuesday, June 2, 2026

The Australian manufacturing sector is approaching a new growth phase

While there is no doubt the current health pandemic has had an impact on many Australian manufacturers, the inaugural CommBank Manufacturing Insights report suggests the sector is on the precipice of a new growth phase.

The full list of manufacturing businesses to cease onsite operations for six weeks in...

Disclaimer: This is a developing story. Please visit the Department of Health & Human Services for more accurate and up-to-date news and information on...

Getting It Done With Dashboards

Operating a highly efficient shop floor starts with getting the right information to the right people at the right time, and there’s no better way to do it than with Dashboards from Global Shop Solutions.

Beyond insights: CRM’s transformative role in sustainable manufacturing

Manufacturing companies worldwide are increasingly gearing up for a significant transformation with environmental sustainability at the centre. This comes amid stronger environmental regulations, a shift in consumer behaviour, and the industrial sector delves deeper into Industry 4.0. 

Queensland to boost its supplies of PPE through expanded bulk storage site

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced today that the government will boost Queensland’s supplies of personal protective equipment by tens of millions of pieces through a...

Reality check: Aussie factories’ journey to responsible AI implementation

Artificial intelligence has become more than just a buzzword as it promises to revolutionise every other industry in the world, including manufacturing. In Australia, in particular, the hype surrounding AI and automation has reached a fever pitch, with many business leaders leveraging their resources to race towards adoption and implementation.

To build a brand today, Australian manufacturers must put their online customers first

At an unprecedented scale, consumers are heading to the digital sphere to complete sales. The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly upended the customer-manufacturer dynamic in ways we’ve never witnessed before.

Iconic packaging manufacturer to produce millions of respirator and surgical masks in SA

South Australian packaging company Detmold Group will manufacture millions of respirator and surgical masks to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Detmold will produce 145...

Manufacturing companies encouraged to apply for Off-farm Efficiency Program funding

Manufacturing companies operating in the Murray Darling Basin are encouraged to apply for funding under the Off-farm Efficiency Program.

Embracing the future: Australian manufacturing trends in 2025

As the calendar turns to 2025, the Australian manufacturing sector stands at the cusp of transformation.
Advertisement

Featured Article

Why manufacturers are embracing AI-powered smart supply chains

Manufacturers are facing an increasingly volatile environment, where rapid changes in demand, supply chain disruptions, and continued cost pressures are transforming the way products are planned, made, and delivered.