Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Adelaide solar panel manufacturer returns to Vietnam export market

Australian solar panel manufacturer Tindo Solar is set to export to Vietnam as the Southeast Asian nation revealed it would prioritise high-quality renewables hardware in its energy grid, the company said in a press release. 

Global manufacturing performance sees four-year peak – JP Morgan

The global manufacturing sector has seen its strongest performance since June 2022, pushed by higher rates in output and new orders.

Australian airline Rex invests in electric-powered, emission-free aviation

Australian independent regional and domestic airline Regional Express (Rex) has announced an investment in Dovetail Electric Aviation, the company pioneering the conversion of turbine-powered aircraft to electric, emission-free propulsion. 

US factory growth weakens amid tariffs, weather challenges

American manufacturing continued to grow in February, but at its slowest pace in seven months, according to the latest S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI.

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. 

Orora sees first half earnings soar to $165.8m, up 7.3%

Australia-based global packaging manufacturer Orora has announced its financial results for the half year with earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) of $165.8 million, up 7.3 per cent driven by strong earnings growth in North America and robust earnings performance in Australasia.

Germany’s private sector activity sees downturn in August

Market activity in Germany’s private sector slipped for the second consecutive month and at a faster rate, according to the S&P Global’s Flash purchasing...

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. 

Weebit Nano raises $15 million in oversubscribed SPP

ASX-listed semiconductor developer Weebit Nano Limited has collected nearly $15 million in an upsized and scaled-back share purchase plan (SPP) for existing shareholders. 

Sparc’s new Adelaide-based graphene manufacturing facility now underway

Sparc Technologies said construction has begun for its new modular and scalable manufacturing facility for graphene-based additive products in Adelaide. 
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