Orica reports surge in full-year net profit, forecasts earnings boost for FY24
Mining and infrastructure solutions developer Orica Limited has revealed robust financial results for the year ending 30 September 2023, showcasing a significant uplift in performance driven by effective strategy execution and commercial discipline.
ClearVue bags $2m gov’t grant to manufacture key components
Smart building materials company ClearVue Technologies is set to receive a $2 million grant through Western Australia’s Investment Attraction Fund to advance its manufacturing operations.
CSR announces $100 million on-market repurchase plan
CSR is buying back up to $100 million in shares on-market, as the company positions itself to invest in both long-term growth strategy and...
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.
RV manufacturing flourishes with promising 2022 figures
The Caravan Industry Association of Australia has released manufacturing and import figures for 2022, with nearly 50,000 new registrations recorded and 28,031 new units sold in Australia up 17.1 per cent compared to the previous year.
JP Morgan: global manufacturing activity slumps further in November
The Global Performance of Manufacturing Index’s (PMI) downturn intensified in November, hitting a 29-month low as companies face weaker intakes of new business, slower international trade flows, and continued high costs.
Australia’s manufacturing sector records first contraction of 2025, S&P Global reports
Australia’s manufacturing sector contracted for the first time this year, as new orders declined both domestically and overseas, according to the latest S&P Global Australia Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI).
IperionX inks partnership with Aperam Recycling for 100% recycled titanium supply chain
IperionX has partnered with Aperam Recycling’s American entity, ELG Utica Alloys, to establish a low-carbon, 100-per cent recycled titanium supply chain.
Eurozone manufacturing PMI slips in June demand, production decrease further
Conditions in the Eurozone manufacturing sector have seen a more intense downturn in June, as production contracts for the third month in a row, according to the latest HCOB PMI survey.
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.
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Automotive canopy and tray manufacturer manages 6,000 SKUs with self-implemented ERP
Australian automotive accessories manufacturer Trig Point self-implemented an ERP system in just three months and gained control over its unwieldy component inventory, product customizations, and production processes. “We wouldn’t be able to manage that without a system like this,” says Chris Wasylkiw, Production Engineer.
