China’s manufacturing sector sees growth amid pandemic restrictions
The Caixin China General Manufacturing PMI has increased to 51.6 in February 2023 from 49.2 in January, marking the first uptick in the sector since last July and the highest reading in eight months, after an abrupt shift in COVID policy.
PPK Group’s material interest acquisition with PowerPlus Energy now unconditional
Technology investor PPK Group Limited said its agreement to purchase a 33 per cent interest in Victoria-based storage battery manufacturer PowerPlus Energy is now unconditional.
New orders drag down Australian manufacturing PMI in September, says Judo Bank
Australia’s manufacturing industry continued to see deteriorating conditions in September amid a sharper decline in new orders, including from abroad.
DroneShield completes drone system integration with Epirus’ C-UAS system
DroneShield has successfully integrated its multi-sensor DroneSentry system with Epirus’ Leonidas high-power microwave counter-electronics/counter-UAS effectors.
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.
China manufacturing hits five-year high in February – RatingDog
China’s manufacturing sector has recorded its strongest growth rate in over five years in February, according to the latest PMI report.
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...
Ampcontrol buys Androck to support industry decarbonisation
Australian electrical engineering company Ampcontrol has acquired Hunter-based Androck Engineering & Mining to expand renewable energy manufacturing and boost the low-carbon economy transition.
Quickstep delivers record order book, books extensive drone contracts in FY23
Quickstep, a manufacturer of aerospace composites, has published an update on its business performance for FY23, delivering a record-breaking forwards order book for FY24 and FY25 and receiving $264 million in new orders and order commitments.
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.


























