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.
March figures show decline in New Zealand’s manufacturing sector
New Zealand's manufacturing sector contracted in March and remains well below the long-term average signalling challenges for the sector, according to the latest BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI).
Austin Engineering completes first shipment of Indonesia-manufactured truck trays
ASX-listed global engineering firm Austin Engineering announced the completion of the first shipment of fully manufactured and assembled truck trays from its Indonesian facility in Batam, which have been delivered directly into Western Australia's (WA) Pilbara mining region.
China manufacturing hits five-year high in February – RatingDog
China’s manufacturing sector has recorded its strongest growth rate in over five years in February, according to the latest PMI report.
Aussie dairy farmers poised for another profitable year despite expected price decrease
Australia’s dairy farmers are on track for a fifth consecutive year of profitability, despite forecasts of lower minimum farmgate milk prices for the upcoming season, according to a recent industry report.
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.
Global manufacturing recovery gains traction in January – JP Morgan
The global manufacturing sector has started the year on a high note, with business conditions improving at the fastest rate in three months.
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.
Quickstep delivers record order book, books extensive drone contracts in FY23
Quickstep, a manufacturer of aerospace composites, has published an update on its business performance for FY23, delivering a record-breaking forwards order book for FY24 and FY25 and receiving $264 million in new orders and order commitments.
Orbital UAV to complete UAV engine project for Singapore customer
Australian drone manufacturer Orbital UAV said it secured a $2 million contract with a major Singapore customer to continue and complete a multi-fuel unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) engine program.
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Xometry CEO Sanjeev Singh Sahni on how AI and digital networks are reshaping manufacturing supply chains
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.
