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Australian PMI contracts to 44.7 in 2022’s final result

Australia’s Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) slipped further into contraction territory in November following three months of flat conditions. 

Australian manufacturing sector extends expansion into December, S&P Global PMI shows

Australia’s manufacturing sector continued to expand in December, marking a second consecutive month of modest improvement in manufacturing conditions, according to the latest S&P Global Australia Manufacturing PMI data.

Nestlé posts organic growth amid total revenue dip in 2025

Nestlé has reported a significant turnaround in its market performance for 2025, driven by a resurgence in its “billionaire brands” and a strong recovery in the second half of the year.

Eurozone manufacturing PMI slips in June demand, production decrease further

Conditions in the Eurozone manufacturing sector have seen a more intense downturn in June, as production contracts for the third month in a row, according to the latest HCOB PMI survey. 
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BlueScope updates external reporting segments to streamline North America operations

BlueScope is set to make modifications to its external reporting segments to consolidate and simplify the reporting of its North American operations, following its recent acquisitions in the United States.

New Zealand’s manufacturing PMI on a ‘downward spiral’ in October

Market activity in New Zealand’s manufacturing industry has gone on a downward spiral into contraction in October, according to the latest BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI). 

Global manufacturing sector maintains growth momentum in April – JP Morgan PMI

In April, the global manufacturing sector maintained its upward trajectory, driven by increased output and new orders, signalling sustained recovery, according to the latest data from the JP Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI.

AML3D posts record quarterly cash receipts amid boost in ARCEMY sales

Wire additive manufacturing developer AML3D Limited has received more than $1 million in customer cash receipts, setting a new quarterly earnings record for the company. 

Quickstep looks to expand Aftermarket unit after review

Quickstep, a leading aerospace composite business in Australia, has decided to keep its Aftermarket business as a core part of the company and is planning to enhance the business through several new growth initiatives 

JP Morgan: global manufacturing activity slumps further in November

The Global Performance of Manufacturing Index’s (PMI) downturn intensified in November, hitting a 29-month low as companies face weaker intakes of new business, slower international trade flows, and continued high costs. 
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Automotive canopy and tray manufacturer manages 6,000 SKUs with self-implemented ERP

Australian automotive accessories manufacturer Trig Point self-implemented an ERP system in just three months and gained control over its unwieldy component inventory, product customizations, and production processes. “We wouldn’t be able to manage that without a system like this,” says Chris Wasylkiw, Production Engineer.