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.
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.
Orora reports significant increase in earnings with underlying EBIT up by 12.3%
Sustainable manufacturer Orora Beverage announced its full-year financial results, with strong performance increases to underlying earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) of $320.5 million, up 12.3 per cent.
Novonix unveils results of Hatch’s engineering study on proprietary zero-waste cathode synthesis process
Novonix, an ASX-listed manufacturer of battery materials and technology, has announced the results of the Hatch engineering report on its proprietary cathode synthesis process.
Fonterra announces lift in Farmgate Milk Price and FY25 earnings guidance
Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has revealed a 50 cent increase in its 2024/25 forecast Farmgate Milk Price midpoint, now sitting at $9.00 per kgMS.
War-induced supply chain strains slow global manufacturing growth – JP Morgan
The global manufacturing sector showed signs of strain in March following the outbreak of war in the Middle East, according to the latest JP Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI.
Orbital UAV to raise $4M to boost engine development programs
Orbital UAV is raising $4 million through the issue of approximately 28.6 million new fully paid ordinary shares at an issue price of $0.14 per new share to support its existing engine development programs.
Global manufacturing PMI remains in contraction in September— JP Morgan
The JP Morgan Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) remained in the contraction territory at the end of the year’s third quarter, posting a 49.1 rating in September up from August’s 49.0.
Orbital UAV secures $3m WA grant following performance milestone
Uncrewed aerial vehicle manufacturer Orbital UAV has received a $3 million grant from the Western Australian government after the company reached an agreed performance milestone during the second half of 2022.
Rio Tinto reports manufacturing-linked output growth in Q1 on copper and aluminium strength
Rio Tinto has reported a 9 per cent year-on-year increase in copper equivalent production for the first quarter of 2026, supported by gains across its manufacturing-linked aluminium and copper operations, according to its latest quarterly update.
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How growth capital is helping an Australian manufacturer go global
There’s a particular kind of ingenuity that flourishes in regional Australia. Away from the noise of major business centres, founders build companies that quietly become world leaders in their field, solving deep specialised problems that global markets didn’t know could be solved. Modra Technology, based in Warragul in regional Victoria, is one of those companies.
