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US factory growth weakens amid tariffs, weather challenges

American manufacturing continued to grow in February, but at its slowest pace in seven months, according to the latest S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI.

New orders drag down Australian manufacturing PMI in September, says Judo Bank

Australia’s manufacturing industry continued to see deteriorating conditions in September amid a sharper decline in new orders, including from abroad. 

US manufacturing records slowest expansion pace in October

The US manufacturing sector’s market activity has registered a 50.2 per cent rate for the month of October, recording a 0.7-point slip from September’s results. 

Queensland nanomaterials company partners with Boeing to develop space applications

Queensland-based nanomaterials company White Graphene Limited is slated to work with global manufacturing giant Boeing after winning the Sustainability in Space Pitch Competition and clinching $100,000 in funding. 

Australia’s manufacturing sector contracts for seventh month despite export gains – Judo Bank

Australia's manufacturing sector remained under pressure midway through the third quarter of 2024, with the latest Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI) data from Judo Bank indicating ongoing deterioration in sector conditions. 

Cement maker James Hardie posts $201 million APAC income for Q1 2023

ASX-listed cement manufacturing company James Hardie Industries has posted a $200.1 million revenue from its fibre cement segment sales in the Asia Pacific for...

AM market exceeds $3B revenue in Q3 2022

The additive manufacturing market has seen a continuous year-over-year growth for the third quarter of 2022, marking the fourth consecutive quarter that the entire AM industry saw revenue exceeding $3 billion. 

New Zealand’s PMI dips by 2.8 points in September

New Zealand’s manufacturing industry saw a slower expansion rate in September, according to the latest BusinessNZ Performance Manufacturing Index. 

JP Morgan: Global manufacturing momentum eases as PMI slips in November

Global manufacturing growth eased in November as the JP Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI slipped to 50.5, down from 50.9 in October, marking the lowest reading in the current four-month expansion. 

Orora acquires bottle manufacturing company Saverglass

Australian packaging manufacturer Orora Limited has completed the 100 per cent acquisition of Saverglass SAS, a global company that specialises in the manufacturing, customisation and decoration of high-end glass bottles for wine, cosmetics, perfume, food, and spirit markets.  
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