New business index drags down US PMI Composite Output in December
December has seen a further decline in output for US private sector firms, according to the latest flash PMI data from S&P Global.Â
Aussie manufacturing sector records slower contraction in April – Judo Bank
Australia’s manufacturing sector experienced a slight contraction in April, but the pace of deterioration was notably slower than in previous months, according to the latest data from Judo Bank's PMI report.
Anteris Technologies to help develop new heart valve repair solution
Australian biotech company Anteris Technologies has collaborated with v2vmedtech to develop a new heart valve repair device designed for minimally invasive treatment of mitral and tricuspid valve regurgitation.Â
Australian manufacturers to face enduring cost crisis in 2023
The Australian manufacturing sector is set to see a downward trend in the upcoming months as high inflation, spiralling energy costs, and ongoing labour shortage drag the industry's economic outlook, according to the latest ACCI-Westpac Survey of Industrial Trends.Â
Australian manufacturers’ economic outlook slumps in December
The outlook for Australia’s manufacturing sector has taken a dive in December following a sharp decrease in industry output, according to the latest Industrial Trends Survey conducted by Westpac and the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI).Â
ANZ businesses need ESG scorecard boost to attract investors, research reveals
A study conducted by Intuit Research has highlighted the significance of environmental, social and governance (ESG) sustainability scorecard for businesses in Australia and New Zealand to attract more investors.Â
Orica continues strong performance in 1H FY 2023
Orica has reported $323 million in underlying earnings for the half-year that ended on 31 March, reflecting a 32 per cent increase on the prior corresponding period.Â
XTEK’s HighCom inks int’l partnership to supply combat helmets to Indian Defence
XTEK Limited’s HighCom Armour Solutions has ventured into a partnership with Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) to help deliver advanced Level III Rifle Combat Helmets to the Indian Defence market.Â
Schaffer posts $5m NPAT in FY23 half-year results
Automotive leather manufacturing company Schaffer Corporation Limited has reported 1H23 statutory net profit after tax (NPAT) of $5.1 million, reflecting a difficult first half for the Automotive Leather Division.
XTEK expects record revenue of $88m in upgraded FY23 forecast
Defence industry company XTEK has updated its FY23 results guidance, anticipating record revenues for FY23 of between $86 million to $88 million up by circa 50 per cent compared to the previous recorded revenue of $58.2 million.Â
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Responding to manufacturing demand and performance signals
Australian manufacturers are navigating a challenging environment. Just as output had returned to growth, higher fuel and freight costs, rising input prices and global supply chain disruption renewed pressure on margins and cash flow.
