Australian manufacturing sees further decline in June— Ai Group
Australia’s manufacturing industry slipped further into contraction territory in June, led down by the chemicals industry, according to the latest survey from the Ai Group.Â
Australia’s manufacturing sector records first contraction of 2025, S&P Global reports
Australia’s manufacturing sector contracted for the first time this year, as new orders declined both domestically and overseas, according to the latest S&P Global Australia Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI).
Quickstep signs MOU with Alliance to support Embraer E190 fleet
Australian aerospace company Quickstep Holdings is set to provide component repair services in support of Alliance Services’ fleet of Embraer E190 aircraft.Â
Australian industry slips further into contraction over fall in new orders
The Ai Group Australian Industry Index slumped further in March as the industry sees a fall in demand, while the manufacturing sector rebounded led by improvements in the chemicals and food & beverage sectors.Â
PMI data shows Aussie manufacturing at three-month high in July
Australia’s manufacturing sector gained momentum in July, marking its strongest performance in three months, according to the latest S&P Global Australia Manufacturing Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI®) report.
Saunders to overhaul bp’s biofuel storage in Western Australia
Engineering and construction company Saunders International Limited has secured a $42 million contract to provide tank refurbishment and modification services for bp’s renewable fuels project in Western Australia.Â
BAE Systems acquires Radio Frequency Systems as part of national high frequency investment
BAE Systems Australia has purchased Radio Frequency Systems (Australia), a wholly owned subsidiary of Radio Frequency Systems (Germany), following the company's German parent's decision to exit the defence market.
SmarTech issues new market report on post-processing for additive manufacturing: Sees a $1.8 billion...
SmarTech Analysis' new report, "Additive Manufacturing Post Processing: State of the Market and Looking Ahead," provides the necessary raw data and analysis for management, investors, users, product planners, and marketers to further their understanding of this critical path in the AM workflow.
Orica acquires leading geospatial tools maker Axis Mining Technology
ASX-listed mining company Orica has completed the acquisition of Axis Mining Technology, a manufacturing leader for specialised geospatial tools and instruments for the mining industry.Â
Nightingale reveals exclusive drone distribution agreement for Australia, NZ
Nightingale Intelligent Systems, a provider of advanced security drones, announced an exclusive multiyear distribution agreement with public safety technology firm Arvensys Group in an effort to supply artificially intelligent security drones to Australia and New Zealand.
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