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Australian cake and pastry manufacturers face competitive, consumer shifts – report

The Cake and Pastry Manufacturing industry in Australia is experiencing significant shifts due to evolving consumer preferences, volatile commodity prices, and intense competition, according to a recent report published by IBISWorld.

JP Morgan: Global factory activity expands for second month in September

Global manufacturing activity continued to expand in September, supported by rising output and new orders, according to the latest JP Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI report, compiled by JP Morgan in partnership with S&P Global Market Intelligence, ISM, and IFPSM.

Eurozone’s composite output eases in December amid improved supply

Eurozone’s PMI Composite Output Index saw a significant increase for the second consecutive month, increasing from November’s 47.8 to a four-month high of 48.8. 

Tritium unveils $57 million record revenue in year-to-date report

Tritium, a Brisbane-based manufacturer of electric vehicle chargers, has generated $57 million in revenue from 1 January 2023 to 30 April 2023, reflecting a year-over-year growth rate of 237 per cent from last year’s $17 million profit. 

Global manufacturing activity rebounds in August, JP Morgan reports

Global manufacturing conditions showed signs of recovery in August, with output, new orders, and employment all returning to growth, according to the latest JP Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI.

Australia’s manufacturing sector returns to growth in November, S&P Global data shows

Australia’s manufacturing sector returned to expansion in November, supported by rising new orders and production, according to the latest PMI data from S&P Global.

Toyota Hilux to get 48V technology in 2024 with 10% better fuel economy

Toyota Australia is set to offer approximately 10 per cent fuel economy improvement for certain HiLux models, compared to the current 2.8-litre turbo diesel variants, when upgraded versions fitted with 48-volt technology arrive in the first half of 2024.

New business index drags down US PMI Composite Output in December

December has seen a further decline in output for US private sector firms, according to the latest flash PMI data from S&P Global. 

Titomic expands Triton Systems partnership with new manufacturing purchase order

Metal additive manufacturing company Titomic has received a $260,000 purchase order from Triton Systems for the supply of components produced using Titomic’s additive manufacturing technology Titomic Kinetic Fusion (TKF). 

Australian Workers’ Union says new coal caps leave manufacturing industry exposed

The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) said the new coal caps passed by the New South Wales Parliament today would leave industry exposed by not capping the price of coal sold to steel, chemical, and cement facilities. 
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Good Design Australia opens entries for 2026 awards

For more than six decades, Good Design Australia has celebrated the power of design to shape innovation, industry, and everyday life. Its flagship program, the Australian Good Design Awards, recognises projects that show how thoughtful design can enhance products, services, systems, and communities.