Tag: Australian Manufacturing
Australian manufacturing contracts for third straight month despite lower $A
2014 is off to a disappointing start for the Australian manufacturing industry as the sector weakened for a third month in succession in January,...
Ausdrill secures life of mine contract extension with OZ Minerals
Diversified mining services company Ausdrill Limited has announced that it has successfully completed renegotiations with OZ Minerals to extend its current contract until the...
China’s manufacturing sector in decline as layoffs continue to mount
The growing number of layoffs in China’s manufacturing sector has added fuel to speculations that the world’s second-largest economy is rapidly deteriorating, as manufacturers...
Orica reviews all options due to dreary manufacturing environment
The gloomy Australian manufacturing environment has forced explosives maker Orica to consider all possible options and review its $1.2 billion-a-year industrial chemicals business.
According to...
Geelong enters into battle to secure mega-money combat vehicle project
Local authorities in Geelong have taken an initiative to land a major Defence contract to build military combat vehicles.
By presenting the city’s manufacturing capacities...
End car subsidies by 2020: Productivity Commission
The Australian Productivity Commission has called for all government subsidies to car makers to end by 2020, saying that arguments that support public subsidies...
Battery company to quit local manufacturing by end of 2014
Australian battery manufacturer Marshall Power has announced that it plans to cease local battery manufacturing in Edinburgh North, South Australia by the end of 2014.
“This...
3D printing supports GM’s global team and vehicles
It’s been more than 20 years since General Motors Design started using 3D rapid prototype technology. Much has changed since then, as both GM...
Coalition rejects SPC Ardmona’s plea for $25M aid
Tony Abbott’s government has denied a request by SPC Ardmona for a $25 million aid to upgrade its Shepparton cannery. The Prime Minister said...
ACCC will not oppose BlueScope’s acquisition of Fielders
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has announced that it will not oppose BlueScope Steel’s proposed acquisition of Fielders Australia.
According to the statement, the...
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Embracing the future: Australian manufacturing trends in 2025
As the calendar turns to 2025, the Australian manufacturing sector stands at the cusp of transformation.
