Friday, April 3, 2026

Fonterra raises earnings forecast, announces lower prices for next season

New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra raised its fiscal 2023 earnings forecast today amid ongoing strong margins in protein and cheese portfolio and said it expects to pay a lower price for milk to its farmers next season. 

VEEM reports record financial results for FY24: NPAT soars by 70% to $7M

VEEM, a prominent designer and manufacturer of high-technology marine propulsion and stabilisation systems, has announced record financial results for the year ending 30 June 2024. 

Austin marks first sale of Mainetec dipper bucket in US

Global mining equipment designer and manufacturer Austin Engineering has sold its first Mainetec-designed dipper bucket to a customer in the United States. 

Australian industry activity sees slower decline in May— Ai Group

The Ai Group’s Australian Industry Index has seen a moderated contraction in May 2023 and now stands at -10.9 points, up by 9.3 from April’s steep fall, signalling deteriorating conditions in the market and the 13th month the index has been in contraction.

Quickstep collaborative project to reduce composite production cost

Aerospace composite manufacturer Quickstep has collaborated with the Sovereign Manufacturing Automation for Composites CRC (SoMAC CRC) and Deakin University’s Institute for Intelligent Systems Research and Innovation to help address the high cost of large-scale composite production. 

IperionX inks partnership with Aperam Recycling for 100% recycled titanium supply chain

IperionX has partnered with Aperam Recycling’s American entity, ELG Utica Alloys, to establish a low-carbon, 100-per cent recycled titanium supply chain. 

Higher wheel prices boost Carbon Revolution’s revenue to $18m

Geelong-based advanced manufacturer Carbon Revolution Limited has released its first half results for the financial year 2023 with revenue up by 2.3 per cent to $18 million compared to the prior period, reflecting a higher average wheel price.

Welding company K-TIG bags $600,000 order for turnkey welding system

K-TIG Limited has received a $600,000 supply and onsite commissioning order from Brewery Chemical & Dairy Engineering for the development of a Linear Precision Grow Line Circumferential Welding System

Orora’s half-year results reflect strong growth despite economic headwinds

Orora has completed the simplification of its portfolio, focusing on its global beverage packaging operations and implementing cost-cutting measures to navigate challenging market conditions. 

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. 
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