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China manufacturing continues expansion streak amid price pressures

China’s manufacturing sector continued to grow in March 2026, even as it faced steep increases in input costs and longer delivery times from suppliers.

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.

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. 

Mayne Pharma sells US retail generics portfolio for $134 million

Australian pharmaceutical manufacturing company Mayne Pharma has completed the sale of its US retail generics portfolio to Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories for approximately $134 million. 

Austin Engineering completes first shipment of Indonesia-manufactured truck trays

ASX-listed global engineering firm Austin Engineering announced the completion of the first shipment of fully manufactured and assembled truck trays from its Indonesian facility in Batam, which have been delivered directly into Western Australia's (WA) Pilbara mining region.

CIMIC’s Sedgman buys Canadian engineering and metallurgy company Novopro

Sedgman, a CIMIC Group subsidiary, has acquired Novopro Projects Inc, a Canadian engineering and metallurgy firm that provides technical services and process equipment to projects in North America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Australia.

Manufacturing sector faces persistent challenges amid contraction – Ai Group

The latest Ai Group Australian Industry Index for June shows that the manufacturing sector remains in contraction, with the index rising 14.7 points to -25.6 points, marking 26 consecutive months of decline.

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. 

Amaero International pays settlements over cancelled Victorian powders project

Additive manufacturing company Amaero International has announced the settlements of two disputes over a cancelled titanium powder production facility in Victoria. 

Austal delivers strong revenue results with long-term programs growth

Global shipbuilder Austal has recorded FY2022 H1 revenue of $775.0 million supported by strong growth in the sustainment business, with revenue from the segment rising 67 per cent to $194.6 million.
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Manufacturers should do this sooner rather than later, says precision engineer

Australian precision engineering and industrial instrumentation company CENMAC implemented ERP software when it was still a one-man operation. “I couldn’t imagine us growing to this size without MRPeasy,” says Jason Ford, Founder.