Eurozone manufacturing PMI at 48.5 in February
The euro area manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) stood at 48.5 in February, falling slightly from 48.8 in January, while the manufacturing output index nudged above the neutral mark to reach 50.1, up from 48.9 in January.
Building materials leader CSR agrees to buy Woven Image to scale market offering
Australian building products company CSR Limited has agreed to acquire Woven Image, a leading company in sustainable design-led acoustic finishes and textiles for $43 million.
Austin Engineering anticipates 18% surge in 1H FY24 revenue
Global engineering firm Austin Engineering has shared positive news with a forecasted 18 per cent improvement in its first-half results for the financial year ending 30 June 2024 (1H FY24).
Australian manufacturing PMI ends 2023 with continued downturn – Judo Bank
Contractionary conditions in the Australian manufacturing sector persisted to the end of 2023 as domestic and global demand continued to decline, according to the latest Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI) data from Judo Bank.
Australia’s manufacturing sector saw slower expansion in July, says Ai Group
The Australian Industry Group’s latest Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) has shown a weaker rate of expansion compared to the industry’s performance in...
BlueScope announces $851m EBIT for FY2023’s first half
ASX-listed steelmaker BlueScope has posted an underlying EBIT of $851 million and a net profit after tax (NPAT) of $599 million for the first half of fiscal year 2023.
BluGlass receives additional GaN laser purchase orders
Semiconductor manufacturing company BluGlass Limited has secured two more purchase orders for its single-mode and multi-mode violet 405nm and blue 450nm gallium nitride (GaN) lasers in flexible form factors.
Orbital UAV to raise $4M to boost engine development programs
Orbital UAV is raising $4 million through the issue of approximately 28.6 million new fully paid ordinary shares at an issue price of $0.14 per new share to support its existing engine development programs.
Victoria leading in Australia’s economic growth, says ABS
Victoria’s State Final Demand has seen a 6.5 per cent expansion over the past year, confirming that the state has recorded the strongest economic...
US manufacturing sector sees fastest PMI deterioration in December
US manufacturers have seen a steep decline in the health of the industry during the last month of 2022, according to the latest PMI...
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APS Industrial expands regional footprint with Control Technologies acquisition
APS Industrial (APS) is expanding its regional presence through the acquisition of Albury-based Control Technologies, a move the industrial products supplier said will strengthen its local service capability and support further investment in warehousing, stockholding and technical support.
