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Australian industry activity sees slower decline in May— Ai Group

The Ai Group’s Australian Industry Index has seen a moderated contraction in May 2023 and now stands at -10.9 points, up by 9.3 from April’s steep fall, signalling deteriorating conditions in the market and the 13th month the index has been in contraction.

Bega Cheese sees 11% increase in revenue for FY2023’s first half

Bega Cheese Limited generated a revenue of more than $1.6 billion in the first half of fiscal year 2023, which ended on 25 December 2022. The figure marks an 11 per cent increase compared to the prior year’s results. 

AML3D to supply additional 3D printed components under Boeing contract

Wire additive manufacturing company AML3D is expanding the scope of its 3D printed components supply for Boeing to further develop its strategic partnership with the aerospace company. 

Wide Open Agriculture to identify location for large-scale buntine protein manufacturing facility

Wide Open Agriculture (WOA) announced that it is moving forward in identifying a large-scale manufacturing plant for the production of buntine protein, a key ingredient in a variety of food applications.

Global dairy market faces slower price recovery, but remains positive: Rabobank report

Rabobank's latest sector research indicated a potentially slower-than-expected price recovery in the global dairy market, with China exhibiting reduced demand for dairy imports.

New orders drag down Australian manufacturing PMI in May— Judo Bank

The health of Australia’s manufacturing industry has continued to see a downturn in May, with the headline seasonally adjusted Judo Bank Australia Manufacturing PMI posting a 48.4, up from April’s 48.0. 

War in Iran dampens NZ manufacturing optimism despite continued growth

New Zealand’s manufacturing sector continued to expand in March, but at a slower pace, according to the latest BusinessNZ PMI report.

Australian food and grocery industry exhibits growth despite pandemic’s economic pressures, says watchdog

Australia’s food and grocery manufacturing sector has seen a growth in value in 2020 and 2021— to approximately $133.6 billion— despite disruptions caused by...

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 secures sales of new D623 system to Germany, Spain

Titomic has received two purchase orders for its newly launched Titomic D623 medium-pressure cold spray system, for a total of $270,000. 
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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.