CSR Limited improves NPAT by 17% with strong business performance, manufacturing productivity
CSR Limited, a major Australian industrial company, has reported a net profit after tax (NPAT) of $225 million for the fiscal year ended 31 March 2023, up 17 per cent from $193 million the previous year.
Australian industry slips further into contraction over fall in new orders
The Ai Group Australian Industry Index slumped further in March as the industry sees a fall in demand, while the manufacturing sector rebounded led by improvements in the chemicals and food & beverage sectors.
Orica acquires leading geospatial tools maker Axis Mining Technology
ASX-listed mining company Orica has completed the acquisition of Axis Mining Technology, a manufacturing leader for specialised geospatial tools and instruments for the mining industry.
Aluminium company Capral posts strong results for 1H 2023
Aluminium extruder and distributor Capral Limited has posted its financial report for the first half of 2023, outlining strong results that went beyond expectations.
Cement maker James Hardie posts $201 million APAC income for Q1 2023
ASX-listed cement manufacturing company James Hardie Industries has posted a $200.1 million revenue from its fibre cement segment sales in the Asia Pacific for...
NZ’s manufacturing PMI plunges to 43.1 in December – BusinessNZ
New Zealand’s manufacturing industry saw further contractionary conditions in the last month of 2023, according to the latest BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI).
JP Morgan index shows global manufacturing contraction returns
Global manufacturing activity slipped back into contraction in July, as weak demand, lower exports, and cautious sentiment continued to weigh on production across major regions, according to the latest J.P.Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI.
Hearing aid brand Cochlear sees positive FY 2022 financial results
ASX-listed hearing devices manufacturer Cochlear Limited has reported a record sales revenue of $1.6 billion for the end of fiscal year 2022, a whopping...
Orbital kickstarts UAS engine delivery for Australian Army contract
Orbital UAV has begun the delivery of engine builds for Insitu Pacific’s next-generation tactical UAS for the Australian Army.
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.


























