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Visy acquires Australian operations of world’s biggest glass bottle maker for almost A$1 billion

Packaging and recycling giant Visy has struck a $1B deal with Owens Illinois’s local glassmaking business, making it one of Australia's biggest manufacturing acquisitions...

Alicia Molik named Ambassador for the Australian Made Summer of Tennis

Olympic-winning tennis player Alicia Molik will be the face of the campaign that celebrates sporting achievements while highlighting the importance of buying Australian products...

New JV to manufacture Aussie made MICRO19 hand sanitiser

Wellness and Beauty Solutions Limited (WNB) will form an incorporated joint venture company with plastics packaging specialists, Piggott Investments and Glegra, to manufacture MICRO19...

Embracing the future: Australian manufacturing trends in 2025

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

Ash Barty set to smash Australian Made Week

Ash Barty is a former Young Australian of the Year, an Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon champion, and has excelled in other endeavours, including golf, cricket and as an author, role model and a proud Ngarigo woman. Now, she is serving one of her most patriotic points yet as the ambassador for Australian Made Week 2023 (15–21 May). 

Nasal spray with potential to fight COVID-19 to be manufactured in Australia upon successful...

Ena Respiratory, an Aussie biotechnology company aiming to transform the treatment and prevention of respiratory infections in at-risk populations, has developed a nasal spray...

Holden adds optional design packs to VF Commodore range

Holden has released design accessory packs for its VF Commodore range, designed to enhance the car’s sports luxury styling and increase personalization, allowing customers...

Top 3 digitisation outcomes for Aussie manufacturers

As the Australian manufacturing sector faces the challenges and transformations that come with rapid globalisation, the role of digital technology within the industry has never been more critical. 

Toyota announcement is a reminder to everyone about impact of buying decisions says Australian...

The Australian Made Campaign has warned that Toyota’s decision to exit from the manufacturing industry in Australia is another wake up call for the...

Manufacturing wrapped up: Key trends that defined the Australian industry in 2024

In 2024, Australia’s manufacturing sector showed incredible resilience and adaptability, proving why it’s such a vital part of the country’s economy. 
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Automotive canopy and tray manufacturer manages 6,000 SKUs with self-implemented ERP

Australian automotive accessories manufacturer Trig Point self-implemented an ERP system in just three months and gained control over its unwieldy component inventory, product customizations, and production processes. “We wouldn’t be able to manage that without a system like this,” says Chris Wasylkiw, Production Engineer.