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Australia’s manufacturing PMI hits near three-year high in August – S&P Global

Australia’s manufacturing sector expanded at its fastest pace in nearly three years in August, with stronger demand and a rebound in exports driving higher output, according to the latest S&P Global data.

Global manufacturing downturn in October marks longest deterioration sequence since 2002 – JP Morgan

The global manufacturing industry continued to see contractionary conditions in October as output declined for the fifth consecutive month dragged by further deterioration in new orders. 

Titomic backs SAE International’s Cold Spray AM Specifications development

ASX-listed cold spray additive manufacturing company Titomic is the latest addition to SAE International’s sponsors for the development of SAE Cold Spray AM Specifications. 

Rio Tinto expands US production with new copper supply investment

Rio Tinto is strengthening its position in the US copper supply chain by investing in its Kennecott mine near Salt Lake City, Utah, through funding worth $498 million intended for the development of an area known as the North Rim Skarn (NRS).

Orica continues strong performance in 1H FY 2023

Orica has reported $323 million in underlying earnings for the half-year that ended on 31 March, reflecting a 32 per cent increase on the prior corresponding period. 

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. 

Global manufacturing sector maintains growth momentum in April – JP Morgan PMI

In April, the global manufacturing sector maintained its upward trajectory, driven by increased output and new orders, signalling sustained recovery, according to the latest data from the JP Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI.

Australian private sector continues to slow down in December

The latest Judo Bank Australia Composite PMI result marks a decline from November’s 48.0 and signals a third consecutive contraction in private sector output. 

Drone tech provider Nightingale Security secures contracts with global giants

ASX-listed drone manufacturer Nightingale Intelligence Systems is wrapping up the year with new contracts with global giants including energy company Haliburton and global information management company Iron Mountain. 

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...
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