Global manufacturing PMI picks up in January, ends 16-month contraction – JP Morgan
The global manufacturing sector began seeing signs of stabilisation at the start of 2024 as output climbed higher and the decline in new orders eased up.
Anglesea Power Station goes down in history after 46 years of operation
Alcoa has powered down its iconic Anglesea Power Station on Victoria's surf coast after 46 years of operation.
The company said the decommissioning was originally planned...
Shell to acquire BG Group
Oil giant Royal Dutch Shell is set to acquire British gas producer BG Group in a deal valued at approximately $70 billion.
If it materialises,...
Arnott’s biscuit factory goes green with Sungrow and CleanPeak Energy’s solar initiative
Sungrow, a global leader in PV inverters and energy storage systems, has partnered with CleanPeak Energy to power Arnott's Biscuit Factory with renewable energy.
New Platform Technology Program to drive industry growth in Queensland
A new Queensland Government program announced on Wednesday will see key Queensland industries implement cutting-edge technology to grow and create jobs.
Part of the Queensland...
Blackmores buys Catalent’s manufacturing facility in Braeside
Australian health supplements company Blackmores Limited has acquired Catalent Australia, owner of one of the highest quality complementary medicine manufacturing facilities in the country.
Located...
Chocolate factory expansion sweetens island attraction
Media Release by Phillip Island Chocolate Factory
A popular tourist attraction and chocolate manufacturer on Philip Island has received support from the Victorian Government to...
Government launches a $15m space grants program
The Federal Government has announced the opening a $15 million grant program to help the local industry take on international space opportunities.
Minister for Industry,...
3D Metalforge awarded ABS’ first-ever 3D printing certification
ASX-listed manufacturing company 3D Metalforge (3MF) has secured the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) license for additive production of metal parts.
The certification was awarded...
Australian universities join hands to address STEM gender gap
The University of Adelaide, RMIT University (RMIT) and University of Technology Sydney (UTS) are set to team up on a national Women in STEM (WiSTEM) outreach program that aims to close the gender gap in STEM subjects in primary and secondary schools.
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Delivering growth: how invoice finance transformed a logistics business
For a smaller freight-forwarding company to compete with international behemoths, Global Trade Logistics founder Gary Coutsoudis knows he and his team must outperform.
