Sparc Technologies secures nearly $1 million in R&D tax refund
Australian graphene production company Sparc Technologies has received a $934,195 research and development tax refund as part of the Australian government’s R&D tax incentive, relating to the 2022 financial year.
PPK Group’s material interest acquisition with PowerPlus Energy now unconditional
Technology investor PPK Group Limited said its agreement to purchase a 33 per cent interest in Victoria-based storage battery manufacturer PowerPlus Energy is now unconditional.
Manufacturing sector faces persistent challenges amid contraction – Ai Group
The latest Ai Group Australian Industry Index for June shows that the manufacturing sector remains in contraction, with the index rising 14.7 points to -25.6 points, marking 26 consecutive months of decline.
Eurozone manufacturing remains ‘in troubled waters’ in March— S&P Global
The health of the Eurozone’s manufacturing industry reached a four-month low in March with the S&P Global Eurozone Manufacturing PMI reporting a 47.3 rating, down from February’s 48.5.
Sparc provides update on SIB cell manufacturing project with QUT
Technology solutions company Sparc Technologies Limited has shared an update on its collaboration with the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) to develop a sustainable hard carbon anode material for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs).
Quickstep signs MOU with Alliance to support Embraer E190 fleet
Australian aerospace company Quickstep Holdings is set to provide component repair services in support of Alliance Services’ fleet of Embraer E190 aircraft.
General Motors taps Aussie company Element 25 to help expand US EV supply chain
Element 25, a producer of manganese concentrate in Western Australia, has partnered with General Motors to support the production of over 1 million electric vehicles (EV) in North America.
Nestlé posts organic growth amid total revenue dip in 2025
Nestlé has reported a significant turnaround in its market performance for 2025, driven by a resurgence in its “billionaire brands” and a strong recovery in the second half of the year.
AML3D secures $3m via shares placement
Metal additive manufacturing company AML3D said it raised $3 million through a placement of shares to a range of sophisticated investors.
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.
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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.
