Counting down to Australian Made Week 2023
Australian Made CEO Ben Lazzaro is urging Aussie businesses to register and begin bearing the iconic green-and-gold kangaroo certification logo as part of the countdown for the third annual Australian Made Week, which will be held from 15 to 21 May.
Tritium unveils $57 million record revenue in year-to-date report
Tritium, a Brisbane-based manufacturer of electric vehicle chargers, has generated $57 million in revenue from 1 January 2023 to 30 April 2023, reflecting a year-over-year growth rate of 237 per cent from last year’s $17 million profit.
Victoria reveals recipients of Low Carbon Manufacturing Grants Program
Minister for Industry and Innovation Ben Carroll announced the recipients of the latest round of the Low Carbon Manufacturing Grants Program, an initiative designed to help Victorian firms compete in a low-carbon economy while boosting the state’s supply chain resilience.
Sparc lauds Australia’s continued support for green hydrogen production in new budget
Australian graphene production company Sparc Technologies has commended the Australian Government’s continued and increasing support for green hydrogen production and science and technology as outlined in the 2023-24 Federal Budget.
VALO rebrands to VAILO to scale global reach
Australian tech company VALO is rebranding to VAILO as part of its expansion into the United States and efforts to become a global leader in ultra-high-performance LED sports lighting and digital displays.
New opportunities in WA high tech manufacturing made available by new federal budget
The McGowan Government is delivering for regional Western Australia through the new 2023-24 budget that features a massive $11.2 billion investment in regional infrastructure, driving new job opportunities in high tech manufacturing, clean energy, and defence industries.
Advanced manufacturing among focus of talks between SA gov’t and London defence firms
State Trade and Investment Minister Nick Champion is meeting with London-based global nuclear and defence companies Rolls Royce and Babcock International today to explore potential investment opportunities in the AUKUS submarine program.
Orica continues strong performance in 1H FY 2023
Orica has reported $323 million in underlying earnings for the half-year that ended on 31 March, reflecting a 32 per cent increase on the prior corresponding period.
Federal budget measures only partially address industry’s needs – Ai Group
The Federal Government’s first annual budget for 2023-24 has the industry talking, with Ai Group’s Innes Willox remarking the budget “unfortunately lacks the urgency and imagination required to power the Australian economy through a period of anaemic growth.”
CRA Head Jane O’Dwyer welcomes federal investment in Australia’s research capabilities
Cooperative Research Australia (CRA) CEO Jane O’Dwyer has commended the $392 million Federal Budget allocation for the Industry Growth Program, calling it a welcome addition to the support mechanisms aimed at fostering Australia’s research capabilities.
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Navigating energy price volatility with predictive intelligence
Energy price volatility has become a structural feature of modern electricity markets rather than a temporary disruption. For energy-intensive manufacturers and large commercial operators, fluctuating wholesale prices are reshaping how energy costs are managed, making reactive approaches increasingly inadequate.
