Victoria announces new container deposit scheme to boost recycling sector
The Victorian government is set to implement the Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) on 1 November as part of its landmark reforms for the state’s waste and recycling sector.
Swanson Industries buys Australia’s Waratah Engineering
Swanson Industries has agreed to buy Australia’s Waratah Engineering, a New South Wales based specialist in remanufacturing longwall roof support systems and mobile equipment.
Swanson...
FFI acquires Xergy, establishes FFI Ionix Inc.
Fortescue Future Industries (FFI), the green energy arm of Australia's iron ore producer Fortescue Metals, has acquired the commercial assets of Xergy Inc and...
New CSIRO, Fortescue partnership to unlock the potential of hydrogen in Australia
CSIRO and Fortescue Metals Group have announced a new partnership aimed at creating a burgeoning Australian hydrogen industry.
The $20 million collaboration between Fortescue and...
BMPRO introduces new 100% Australian-made battery management system for Jayco
BMPRO by Setec, innovators of the well-known ‘BatteryCheck’ App, have announced the release of a new Australian-made product that is exclusive to Jayco Caravan.
The...
Ten manufacturers awarded AMGC funding to commercialise their ideas
Ten innovative manufacturers will share in more than $5.7 million in funding through the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre’s Commercialisation Fund to scale up their...
Axieo acquires Nuplex’s Specialties and Masterbatch businesses
Axieo Pty Ltd, a CHAMP Private Equity-backed company, has struck a A$127.5 million deal to acquire Nuplex’s Specialties and Masterbatch businesses.
Nuplex’s Specialities business imports...
Coca-Cola Amatil opens major beverage manufacturing plant in Qld
Coca-Cola Amatil officially opened its largest bottling and warehouse facility in Australia.
Located in Richlands, Queensland, the $165 million plant will support hundreds of new jobs...
H2U to build green hydrogen facility near Port Lincoln
Hydrogen infrastructure company Hydrogen Utility (H2U) will construct a 15MW hydrogen electrolyser power plant near Port Lincoln, South Australia.
The $117.5 million project – to...
Orbital wins multimillion drone contract from Boeing
Orbital Corporation has signed a long term agreement with Boeing subsidiary Insitu Inc, for the manufacture and supply of “N20” propulsion systems for Unmanned...
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APS Industrial brings Siemens’ next-gen PLC to Aussie manufacturers
As the manufacturing industry advances towards greater automation and digitalisation, companies are seeking smarter and more efficient control solutions to enhance their operations.
