Global manufacturing index declines for the first time since 2020
Business conditions in the global manufacturing sector have made a gloomy turn in September, according to JPMorgan Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI).
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Schneider Electric names former Kimberly Clark exec as supply chain VP
Energy management and automation Schneider Electric has appointed Tina Hu as the new vice president for global supply chain and customer experience for Pacific...
Australian industries see easing in supply chain pressures in August— Ai Group
Supply chain pressures continue to ease for Australia’s industrial sectors, with the Ai Group Industry Index posting an increase of 3.1 points in August to -11.6.
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.
Small business optimism declines as expectations for better business conditions worsens in December
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index declined 2.1 points in December to 89.8, marking the 12th consecutive month below the 49-year average of 98.
Immuron prepares for diarrhoea-focused clinical trial as US FDA lifts clinical hold
Immuron, an Australia-based biopharmaceutical company, is slated to move forward with the clinical evaluation of a new oral therapeutic targeting Campylobacter and Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) following approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Australia’s dairy industry continues to place a premium on ‘drinking’ milk, says Rabobank
The liquid ‘drinking’ milk market continues to be crucial for Australia's dairy industry due to increased domestic retail pricing and potential for additional export development, according to a recently released industry report from Rabobank.
BAE Systems builds momentum after winning record $65b in new orders
BAE Systems has delivered another strong year of performance in 2022, both financially and operationally, with a record order intake of £37.1 billion (AUD 65.4 billion), driving the company’s defence order backlog up to £59 billion (AUD 104 billion).
EOS seeks green light as Ukraine weapons systems provider
ASX-listed defence and space company Electro Optic Systems is engaged in active contract negotiations on the prospective supply of a significant number of Remote Weapons Systems (RWS) and related components and spares for Ukraine.
BlueScope sees net profit falls in FY2023; announces Port Kembla furnace relining and upgrade
BlueScope has made a $1.15 billion investment in the relining and upgrade of the No.6 Blast Furnace (6BF) Port Kembla Steelworks and announced a dip in profit in fiscal year 2023.
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Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 to make Brisbane debut
Australia’s leading advanced manufacturing showcase, Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW), is set to return in 2026, marking its first-ever event in Brisbane.
