PPK Group acquires interest in lithium battery manufacturer PowerPlus Energy
PPK Group Limited, a technology incubation and commercialisation, has completed the acquisition of majority interest in PowerPlus Energy (PPE), Australia’s largest privately-owned lithium battery manufacturer.
Australian industry remains in contraction for a year— Ai Group
The Australian industry marked its 12th consecutive month in construction territory after seeing a fallback in demand and activity in April.
Austal reports strong growth, eyes further expansion in 2025
Austal Limited has reported strong financial growth in the first half of the 2025 financial year, with earnings exceeding expectations and a record order book supporting future expansion.
THL to buy SA’s leading RV dealer Camperagent RV
ASX-listed Tourism Holdings Limited (THL) has signed an agreement to acquire Camperagent RV Centre, an RV sales dealership based in South Australia.
China’s manufacturing sector sees growth amid pandemic restrictions
The Caixin China General Manufacturing PMI has increased to 51.6 in February 2023 from 49.2 in January, marking the first uptick in the sector since last July and the highest reading in eight months, after an abrupt shift in COVID policy.
Australian manufacturing sector faces steepest decline since May 2020, Judo Bank PMI shows
The latest data released by Judo Bank reveals a concerning trend for Australia's manufacturing sector, as conditions deteriorated at the fastest rate since May 2020.
Matrix wins contract to manufacture drilling riser buoyancy modules for TransOcean
Matrix Composites & Engineering has received a contract, projected to be valued at $4 million, to supply offshore drilling contractor TransOcean with drilling riser buoyancy modules.
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.
AML3D to supply additional 3D printed components under Boeing contract
Wire additive manufacturing company AML3D is expanding the scope of its 3D printed components supply for Boeing to further develop its strategic partnership with the aerospace company.
Cann Group names Peter Koetsier as new CEO
Cann Group, a leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative cannabis medicines, appointed Peter Koetsier as its new chief executive officer, effective 16 January 2023.
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Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 to make Brisbane debut
Australia’s leading advanced manufacturing showcase, Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW), is set to return in 2026, marking its first-ever event in Brisbane.
