Monday, October 12, 2026

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’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. 

EOS secures financing to back restructuring efforts

Defence and aerospace company Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has ventured into a financing agreement with major shareholder Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company (WHSP)...

Manufacturing PMI rises in April as supply disruptions and inflation intensify, S&P Global says

Australia’s manufacturing sector returned to expansion in April, but underlying conditions remained weak as inflationary pressures and supply disruptions intensified, according to S&P Global.

IperionX secures $20 million placement to expand titanium production

Sustainable titanium metal producer IperionX Limited has completed a $20 million placement to advance and scale the company’s patented titanium technologies. 

Digital twin platform developer Pointerra signs partnership to enter Middle East market

Australian AI technology company Pointerra Limited has signed a reseller agreement with digital systems integration company eSolutions to distribute the Pointerra 3D Digital Twin Platform in the Middle East Region. 

Australia’s dairy industry continues to place a premium on ‘drinking’ milk, says Rabobank

The liquid ‘drinking’ milk market continues to be crucial for Australia's dairy industry due to increased domestic retail pricing and potential for additional export development, according to a recently released industry report from Rabobank.

Titomic’s glass mould coating system clears European site acceptance test

Additive manufacturing company Titomic Limited said its glass mould coating system delivered to Vetropack in Austria has passed TUV Austria’s site acceptance test. 

Executive survey highlights tools toward operational agility

A recent study revealed that manufacturing leaders across Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Germany, Singapore, the United States, and the United Kingdom are highly concerned that...

War-induced supply chain strains slow global manufacturing growth – JP Morgan

The global manufacturing sector showed signs of strain in March following the outbreak of war in the Middle East, according to the latest JP Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI.
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