NSW spa products manufacturer wins Telstra Australian Regional Business Award
An organic products manufacturer that is making waves in the spa and leisure industry has won the Telstra Regional Business Award on Thursday.
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Researchers collaborate to develop next generation of printable solar cells
A collaborative research project being conducted by RMIT, CSIRO and the Japan Science and Technology Agency is aiming to develop cheaper and less toxic...
PACIA calls on parties to think beyond financial support in their manufacturing policies
The Plastics and Chemicals Industries Association (PACIA) is asking both political parties to extend their manufacturing policies beyond financial support to build an economy...
A “dark day” for car manufacturing in Victoria as Ford shuts down operations due...
Hundreds of Ford workers have been forced to stay at home today as the company decided to shut down production for six days due...
Clothing maker Pacific Brands returns to profitability for the first time since 2010
Australian clothing manufacturer Pacific Brands has posted a net profit of $73.8 million for the year ending June 30, marking a return to profitability...
Simplot presents plan to save facilities; Bathurst council to consider financial assistance for the...
Forecasts for Australia’s vegetable business suggest that the prospects for the market are only going to get worse, says Simplot’s Managing Director Terry O’...
Abbott: We will not write blank cheques for the car industry
Tony Abbott also wants Australia to be “a country that makes things”, but says the Coalition Government will not be writing “blank cheques” for...
Industry groups present clashing opinions on Coalition’s Manufacturing Policy
Right after Tony Abbott rolled out the Coalition’s game plan for the manufacturing industry yesterday in Brisbane, industry organizations were quick to release their...
Weatherill to meet with Holden today to secure company’s commitment to Australia
South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill is scheduled to meet with Holden’s Managing Director Mike Devereux today to seek a written commitment from the car...
Local automotive parts supplier admits frustration over Government’s constant call for innovation
An automotive parts supplier has expressed its concern about the future of Toyota Australia, along with the possibility that should Holden decide to continue...