BlueScope sees net profit falls in FY2023; announces Port Kembla furnace relining and upgrade
BlueScope has made a $1.15 billion investment in the relining and upgrade of the No.6 Blast Furnace (6BF) Port Kembla Steelworks and announced a dip in profit in fiscal year 2023.
5E Advanced Material announces new CEO
Boron and lithium manufacturer 5E Advanced Materials has named Susan Seilheimer Brennan as its new CEO beginning on 24 April.
Imricor gets green light to enter Saudi Arabian market
Imricor Medical Systems, an ASX-listed developer of MRI-compatible medical devices, has received Medical Marketing Authorisation from the Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA).
Global dairy market faces slower price recovery, but remains positive: Rabobank report
Rabobank's latest sector research indicated a potentially slower-than-expected price recovery in the global dairy market, with China exhibiting reduced demand for dairy imports.
Incitec Pivot sells US ammonia facility for $2.5b
Incitec Pivot Limited has agreed to sell its ammonia manufacturing facility in Waggaman, Louisiana to CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) for USD 1.675 billion (AUD 2.5 billion).
XTEK to deliver ballistic body armour to European customer
XTEK Limited’s HighCom Armor Solutions business unit has secured a $2.6 million purchase order from an undisclosed European customer for its ballistic body armour.
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Australia’s 4.6% decline in labour productivity driven by pandemic, low unemployment rate
The Productivity Commission’s 2023 Bulletin has revealed that the 4.6 per cent fall in labour productivity for the 12 months to March 2023 is brought about by the unwinding of COVID-19-related effects and historically low unemployment rate.
Australia’s manufacturing sector contracts for seventh month despite export gains – Judo Bank
Australia's manufacturing sector remained under pressure midway through the third quarter of 2024, with the latest Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI) data from Judo Bank indicating ongoing deterioration in sector conditions.
Australian private sector continues expansion streak in June— Judo Bank
Australia’s private sector has remained in expansion at the end of the second quarter of the year, despite the manufacturing sector posting below the 50.0 neutral mark in June, according to the Judo Bank’s latest PMI report.
IperionX inks partnership with Aperam Recycling for 100% recycled titanium supply chain
IperionX has partnered with Aperam Recycling’s American entity, ELG Utica Alloys, to establish a low-carbon, 100-per cent recycled titanium supply chain.
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Don’t get left behind: Manufacturing’s urgent need for digital transformation
As digital transformation reshapes industries worldwide, manufacturers in Australia and beyond are finding themselves at the forefront of an evolution. This shift presents opportunities for companies looking to improve efficiency, drive innovation, and boost growth.
