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).
Aluminium company Capral posts strong results for 1H 2023
Aluminium extruder and distributor Capral Limited has posted its financial report for the first half of 2023, outlining strong results that went beyond expectations.
Eurozone’s final manufacturing PMI in 2022 rises to 3-month high
Eurozone’s manufacturing sector has eased up further in the last month of 2022 following softer inflationary pressures and more stable supply-chain conditions created some respite for goods producers.
THL to buy SA’s leading RV dealer Camperagent RV
ASX-listed Tourism Holdings Limited (THL) has signed an agreement to acquire Camperagent RV Centre, an RV sales dealership based in South Australia.
BAE Systems acquires Radio Frequency Systems as part of national high frequency investment
BAE Systems Australia has purchased Radio Frequency Systems (Australia), a wholly owned subsidiary of Radio Frequency Systems (Germany), following the company's German parent's decision to exit the defence market.
CIMIC’s Sedgman buys Canadian engineering and metallurgy company Novopro
Sedgman, a CIMIC Group subsidiary, has acquired Novopro Projects Inc, a Canadian engineering and metallurgy firm that provides technical services and process equipment to projects in North America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Australia.
BlueScope Distribution launches new aluminium routing machine
BlueScope Distribution Melbourne has completed the installation of its new CNC flatbed aluminium routing machine, which will enable the processing of products for customers across a wide range of manufacturing industries.
Austal launches largest ferry built at its Philippines shipyard
Shipbuilder Austal Philippines has delivered the 115-metre, high-speed vehicle-passenger ferry Express 5, the largest ferry constructed by an Austal shipyard.
Canadian manufacturing industry slips by 0.9% in July
Canada’s manufacturing sector saw its third consecutive monthly sales decline in July 2022, according to the country’s national statistical office.
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Quickstep to supply F-35 vertical tail components in new contract
Quickstep Holdings has secured an $11.3 million purchase order for its Lot 17 F-35 vertical tail components from Marand Precision Engineering, a longstanding to Quickstep on the F-35 program.
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Australian manufacturers have long competed against distance. In an exclusive interview with Australian Manufacturing, Xometry CEO Sanjeev Singh Sahni discusses how AI can help manufacturers access more production capacity and simplify traditionally email-driven supply chains.
