Vocational apprenticeship completion rates drop in latest industry report
Completion rates for apprentices and trainees who began training in 2017 decreased to 55.7 per cent, a 1.2 per cent drop compared to the...
Australia’s manufacturing PMI hits near three-year high in August – S&P Global
Australia’s manufacturing sector expanded at its fastest pace in nearly three years in August, with stronger demand and a rebound in exports driving higher output, according to the latest S&P Global data.
Silex eyes nuclear fuel production with GLE, Dominion Energy cooperation
Australian laser enrichment technology developer Silex Systems has announced that Global Laser Enrichment (GLE) and Dominion Energy Services have signed a non-binding letter of intent to spearhead cooperation in the nuclear fuel supply chain.
Australia’s food industry adapts to post-pandemic market shifts – Rabobank
Australia’s food market is entering a "new normal" following a volatile five-year period shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain disruptions, and inflationary pressures, according to a new Rabobank report.
Dronamics taps Quickstep for manufacturing, delivery of Black Swan drones
Quickstep Holdings’ Aerostructures business has secured a contract to manufacture and deliver Black Swan unmanned cargo aircraft for Europe-based cargo drone airline Dronamics.
Australian company Novonix to produce battery materials in MENA region
Battery technology company Novonix has partnered with TAQAT Development Company to establish an incorporated joint venture that will produce anode materials needed for manufacturing...
Unleashed report reveals Aussie manufacturers’ resilience amid ‘squeezed middle class’
In a recent report released by inventory management software provider Unleashed, the state of Australian manufacturers is revealed to be in good health overall, with a Manufacturing Health Index score of 63 out of 100.
Amaero International pays settlements over cancelled Victorian powders project
Additive manufacturing company Amaero International has announced the settlements of two disputes over a cancelled titanium powder production facility in Victoria.
Halo Food subsidiary inks manufacturing agreement with Fonterra
ASX-listed Halo Food Co. Limited announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Keytone Enterprises has signed a multi-million-dollar deal with Fonterra to manufacture milk powder stock keeping units (SKUs).
RWC signs $160M acquisition of Holman Industries
Reliance Worldwide Corporation (RWC) has agreed to acquire Holman Industries, a leading manufacturer and distributor of branded plumbing and watering products in Australia, for $160 million.
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APS Industrial expands regional footprint with Control Technologies acquisition
APS Industrial (APS) is expanding its regional presence through the acquisition of Albury-based Control Technologies, a move the industrial products supplier said will strengthen its local service capability and support further investment in warehousing, stockholding and technical support.
