Australian manufacturing sector faces steepest decline since May 2020, Judo Bank PMI shows
The latest data released by Judo Bank reveals a concerning trend for Australia's manufacturing sector, as conditions deteriorated at the fastest rate since May 2020.
Graphene Manufacturing to raise $5 million in ‘bought deal’
Graphen Manufacturing Group (GMG) has agreed to sell 1,819,000 units of its shares in a $5 million “bought deal.”
Manufacturing sector faces persistent challenges amid contraction – Ai Group
The latest Ai Group Australian Industry Index for June shows that the manufacturing sector remains in contraction, with the index rising 14.7 points to -25.6 points, marking 26 consecutive months of decline.
JP Morgan: Global manufacturing growth remains modest at year-end
Global manufacturing conditions ended 2025 on a subdued footing, with growth remaining modest as output expanded slightly while new orders and employment were broadly unchanged, according to the December JP Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI report.
Judo Bank: Australia’s manufacturing PMI slips to 50.0 in January
The manufacturing sector in Australia slipped into stagnation in January with a manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) score of 50.0, down from 50.2 in December 2022, marking the conclusion of a 31-month growth streak.
Queensland nanomaterials company partners with Boeing to develop space applications
Queensland-based nanomaterials company White Graphene Limited is slated to work with global manufacturing giant Boeing after winning the Sustainability in Space Pitch Competition and clinching $100,000 in funding.
PPK Group acquires interest in lithium battery manufacturer PowerPlus Energy
PPK Group Limited, a technology incubation and commercialisation, has completed the acquisition of majority interest in PowerPlus Energy (PPE), Australia’s largest privately-owned lithium battery manufacturer.
Austal reports strong growth, eyes further expansion in 2025
Austal Limited has reported strong financial growth in the first half of the 2025 financial year, with earnings exceeding expectations and a record order book supporting future expansion.
Saunders International acquires Automation IT to expand tech infrastructure
Saunders International, a construction engineering company, has acquired Automation IT, a specialist automation and control systems engineering business, in a push to expand the former’s capabilities across industrial automation and technology solutions.
Global factory output surge amid aggressive front-loading – JP Morgan
Global manufacturing production reached a near five-year high in May as clients purchased goods earlier to protect themselves against price increases and supply chain disruptions.
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APS Industrial expands regional footprint with Control Technologies acquisition
APS Industrial (APS) is expanding its regional presence through the acquisition of Albury-based Control Technologies, a move the industrial products supplier said will strengthen its local service capability and support further investment in warehousing, stockholding and technical support.
