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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. 

BlueScope posts $805.7M NPAT for FY2024 amid industry challenges

BlueScope has reported a net profit after tax (NPAT) of $805.7 million for FY2024, marking a $203.5 million decline from FY2023. 

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).

Australia’s manufacturing growth eases as PMI slips to 51.4 in September

Australia’s manufacturing sector continued to expand in September, although at a slower pace, according to the latest S&P Global Australia Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) report.

3D Systems sets forth an enhanced proposal to merge with Stratasys

3D Systems has submitted an improved proposal to Stratasys' Board of Directors, which would combine the firms in a cash and stock transaction, converting each Stratasys ordinary share into $7.50 in cash and 1.3223 newly issued shares of 3D Systems stock. 

Halo Food subsidiary inks manufacturing agreement with Fonterra

ASX-listed Halo Food Co. Limited announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Keytone Enterprises has signed a multi-million-dollar deal with Fonterra to manufacture milk powder stock keeping units (SKUs).

Nightingale equips Blackbird drone with AWS AI systems

Drone manufacturing company Nightingale Intelligent Systems has ventured into a partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to integrate the Blackbird Security Drone sensor data with AWS systems to create a highly advanced data analytics platform for intrusion detection, navigation, and life-safety use cases. 

ReNu Energy invests additional $250,000 in battery casing manufacturer Vaulta

ReNu Energy has completed its third tranche investment in battery casing technology company Vaulta Holdings valued at $250,000 through the exercise of options from the first two tranches made in January and April. 

Alcoa reports Q4 2023 earnings with focus on cost reduction, production curtailment

In the wake of Alcoa Corp's fourth-quarter 2023 earnings release, ASX-listed Alumina Limited has highlighted key developments in the AWAC joint venture and underscores the company's commitment to navigating the challenging market conditions.

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. 
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