Australian Manufacturing PMI in April reaches 35-month low amid weak demand
Weak demand in the Australian manufacturing sector has driven the country’s Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) to a 35-month low, according to the latest data from Judo Bank.
War-induced supply chain strains slow global manufacturing growth – JP Morgan
The global manufacturing sector showed signs of strain in March following the outbreak of war in the Middle East, according to the latest JP Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI.
CSR announces $100 million on-market repurchase plan
CSR is buying back up to $100 million in shares on-market, as the company positions itself to invest in both long-term growth strategy and...
Executive survey highlights tools toward operational agility
A recent study revealed that manufacturing leaders across Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Germany, Singapore, the United States, and the United Kingdom are highly concerned that...
Ampcontrol buys Androck to support industry decarbonisation
Australian electrical engineering company Ampcontrol has acquired Hunter-based Androck Engineering & Mining to expand renewable energy manufacturing and boost the low-carbon economy transition.
Global manufacturing activity rebounds in August, JP Morgan reports
Global manufacturing conditions showed signs of recovery in August, with output, new orders, and employment all returning to growth, according to the latest JP Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI.
Markforged reveals 10% increase in revenue amid strong manufacturing resiliency
American additive manufacturing company Markforged has reported that its first quarter results revenue increased by 10 per cent, to $24.1 million (AUD 36 million) from $21.9 million (AUD 32.7 million) in the same period of the prior year.
US manufacturing sees expansion in July, says Feds
The US manufacturing industry has shown growth beyond initial projections in July, according to a Reuters report citing the US Federal Reserve.
The Federal Reserve...
Additive manufacturing, material market could surpass $183b by 2032 – report says
The market for additive manufacturing (AM) and materials could reach USD 183 billion (AUD 275 billion) by 2032, a 21.2 per cent spike in CAGR, as a result of the growing popularity of 3D printing, according to a market report from Future Market Insights.
Rio Tinto reports manufacturing-facing metals drive production growth in 2025
Rio Tinto has reported an 8 per cent year-on-year increase in copper equivalent production for 2025 and record quarterly output across several product groups, according to its latest ASX operations review.
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