Australian craft brewers ramp up production but are held back by unplanned downtime
Media Release by OFS
Research from OFS shows a 7.6% surge in craft beer production from April to June compared with the previous three...
Australian cake and pastry manufacturers face competitive, consumer shifts – report
The Cake and Pastry Manufacturing industry in Australia is experiencing significant shifts due to evolving consumer preferences, volatile commodity prices, and intense competition, according to a recent report published by IBISWorld.
Rio Tinto reports manufacturing-facing metals drive production growth in 2025
Rio Tinto has reported an 8 per cent year-on-year increase in copper equivalent production for 2025 and record quarterly output across several product groups, according to its latest ASX operations review.
NZ’s manufacturing PMI plunges to 43.1 in December – BusinessNZ
New Zealand’s manufacturing industry saw further contractionary conditions in the last month of 2023, according to the latest BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI).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.
3D printing construction market projected to surpass USD 397.5b by 2030
A recent study by SkyQuest Technology Consulting has found that the 3D printing construction market is projected to surpass USD 397.5 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 87.38 per cent from 2023 to 2030.
US manufacturing sees expansion in July, says Feds
The US manufacturing industry has shown growth beyond initial projections in July, according to a Reuters report citing the US Federal Reserve.Â
The Federal Reserve...
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.
Counter-UAS manufacturer DroneShield secures R&D contract with Five Eyes Defence Department
DroneShield has been awarded a two-year research and development (R&D) contract for $9.9 million by a Five Eyes Department of Defence (DoD), with approximately $4.5 million expected in the third and fourth quarters of 2023.Â
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.Â
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What spending reveals about downstream consumer demand for manufactured goods
For manufacturers supplying consumer-facing markets, understanding demand conditions has become increasingly important in an environment shaped by cautious spending, rising costs and intense competition.
