Australian water treatment manufacturer expands in Asia with new Vietnam HQ
Waterco Limited has expanded its Asian operations with a newly opened branch in Vietnam.
New Zealand’s PMI contracts to 49.3 points in October
The New Zealand manufacturing industry’s market activity slipped into contraction territory in October.
Aussie manufacturing PMI re-enters contractionary territory in February – Judo Bank
Market conditions in Australia’s manufacturing sector deteriorated in February due to sharper falls in output and volumes of outstanding business amid a quicker decline in new orders.
Australian dairy expects another favourable season with firm milk prices, says Rabobank
Australian dairy manufacturers can look forward to another favourable season in 2023/24, with the industry set for its fourth consecutive profitable year, according to Rabobank's recently released annual Australian Dairy Seasonal Outlook.
BlueScope confirms earnings guidance for FY2023 1H
Australian steel manufacturer BlueScope’s underlying earnings before interest and tax for the first half of fiscal year 2023 is expected to range between $800 million to $900 million.
Counter-UAS manufacturer DroneShield secures R&D contract with Five Eyes Defence Department
DroneShield has been awarded a two-year research and development (R&D) contract for $9.9 million by a Five Eyes Department of Defence (DoD), with approximately $4.5 million expected in the third and fourth quarters of 2023.
XTEK’s HighCom inks int’l partnership to supply combat helmets to Indian Defence
XTEK Limited’s HighCom Armour Solutions has ventured into a partnership with Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) to help deliver advanced Level III Rifle Combat Helmets to the Indian Defence market.
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.
EMVision bags $1.75m manufacturing grant payment
Brain imaging company EMVision Medical Devices Limited has received a cash progress payment of $1,750,000 under its Modern Manufacturing Initiative (MMI) grant award.
Australian Manufacturing PMI in April reaches 35-month low amid weak demand
Weak demand in the Australian manufacturing sector has driven the country’s Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) to a 35-month low, according to the latest data from Judo Bank.



























