Tag: Australia

Prysmian, a provider of Australian-manufactured cabling solutions, is improving customer experience by using DB Schenker's freight solutions to export from Australia to New Zealand and import components from China to Australia, with a focus on Full Container Load (FCL) ocean freight.

Eighteen Australian universities are offering up to 28 microcredential courses in an effort to address the skills gap in priority industries, which include engineering, renewable energy, and construction. 

Singaporean infrastructure giant Keppel has partnered with Incitec Pivot to explore the feasibility of building a green ammonia production facility in Gladstone, Queensland. 

The manufacturing sector has ranked fifth in the list of best industries for immigrants to work in, according to a survey, joining the list that includes mining; construction; and electricity, gas, water, and waste services. 

Australian food brand company Openway Food has launched its brand-new $10 million manufacturing facility in Melbourne, following a significant increase in the sales of its Mini Rice Cakes, part of its Table of Plenty product line.

Rising costs, inflation, and supply chain disruptions are increasingly gaining momentum, placing manufacturers all over the world under unprecedented pressure. 

A recent study conducted by Australia’s national science agency CSIRO found that micro and nanoplastics are prevalent in the nation’s food supply, impacting agricultural systems and the environment.

The Australian government is establishing a new Powering Australia Industry Growth Centre to promote emerging Australian-made solutions that would address the country’s energy and emissions challenges. 

Food processing and packaging giant Tetra Pak has appointed Boris Munster as the managing director of its Oceania business, taking the reins from Andrew Pooch who stepped down after 35 years with the company. 

Electro Optic Systems (EOS), an Australian developer of advanced military technology, rolled out its counter-drone capability, dubbed Slinger, at its Canberra manufacturing facility today, 12 May.