Bottled water suppliers forced to remove ‘organic’ claims on labels
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has negotiated with seven bottled water manufacturers to remove the “organic” claims on their products.
According to a...
Billabong stays afloat with refinancing deal, gets new CEO
Australian surf wear manufacturer Billabong has reached a A$395 million refinancing deal with Altamont Capital Partners, which would allow the embattled company to repay...
Carmakers and business groups warn against reforms to fringe benefits tax
Members of the Australian car manufacturing industry are warning the Federal Government about the negative impact of the changes to the Fringe Benefits Tax...
3D printed shoes walk the runways of Paris Fashion Week
After conquering the aerospace and defense sector, 3D printing technology, also known as additive manufacturing, continues to make waves, this time in the world...
Victorian manufacturer set to expand presence to global markets after success in trade mission
Essential Flavours & Ingredients Pty Ltd, a Victorian-owned wholesale manufacturer of liquid and spray-dried flavoring products for the food and beverage industry, is on...
Flinders University makes a move to former Mitsubishi manufacturing site, Tonsley
Construction is currently underway on the $120 million teaching and research centre at the former Mitsubishi site at Tonsley, in South Australia.
Manufacturing, Innovation and Trade Minister,...
Electrolux contract set to support local manufacturing jobs in South Australia
According to a statement from the South Australian Government, Beverley-based manufacturer Electrolux has been awarded a major contract to supply household appliances to Housing...
SA timber manufacturer set to receive $7.8M from South East Forest Partnership Program
Timber products manufacturer Timberlink Australia Pty Ltd is set to receive a $7.8 million grant from the South Australian government, to use in the...
PACIA encourages businesses to develop strong relationships in supply chains
As Australian manufacturing industries continue to struggle with the uncertainties of their future in the country, industry associations are backing up businesses by providing...
Trade-exposed industries are the biggest winners in emissions trading scheme says business group
The manufacturing industry and other trade-exposed industries are the early winners of the switch to an emissions trading scheme (ETS) according to several business...