Australian manufacturers’ economic outlook slumps in December
The outlook for Australia’s manufacturing sector has taken a dive in December following a sharp decrease in industry output, according to the latest Industrial Trends Survey conducted by Westpac and the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI).Â
Australian manufacturing PMI enters contraction territory in March
Australia’s manufacturing sector saw a mild decline in March, due to lower market demand that reduced output and inventory levels, marking the first PMI contraction since May 2020.Â
Orica reports strong half-year performance driven by core blasting business
Orica has reported robust financial results for the half-year period driven by a surge in earnings from its core blasting business and growth in technology and digital solutions.
Markforged reveals 10% increase in revenue amid strong manufacturing resiliency
American additive manufacturing company Markforged has reported that its first quarter results revenue increased by 10 per cent, to $24.1 million (AUD 36 million) from $21.9 million (AUD 32.7 million) in the same period of the prior year.Â
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.Â
Manufacturing among sectors supporting Australia’s rise in new capex, ABS says
Australia’s manufacturing sector featured prominently in the latest increase in business investment, with new capital expenditure rising 6.4 per cent in the September quarter, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
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.
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
New orders drag down Australian manufacturing PMI in May— Judo Bank
The health of Australia’s manufacturing industry has continued to see a downturn in May, with the headline seasonally adjusted Judo Bank Australia Manufacturing PMI posting a 48.4, up from April’s 48.0.Â
US manufacturing sees expansion in July, says Feds
The US manufacturing industry has shown growth beyond initial projections in July, according to a Reuters report citing the US Federal Reserve.Â
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