Tag: Australian Manufacturing
Macfarlane to discuss future of manufacturing industry next week
Federal Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane is scheduled to sit down with representatives from the different sides of manufacturing next week to discuss the future...
Tasmanian Government defers mine’s royalty payments in support of jobs and investment
The Tasmanian Government has allowed Shree Minerals to defer royalty payments for its new iron ore mine in the south of Smithton in order...
Alive and kicking: Australian coffee industry to boost production
According to data, Australians drink two billion cups of coffee every year, with only a small portion of it made from locally produced coffee...
Joe Hockey accuses the AMWU of “being at war” with Toyota
Federal Treasurer Joe Hockey has accused the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU) of deliberately obstructing Toyota’s attempts to cut high costs and jeopardizing the...
Premier Weatherill unveils new WorkCover scheme for South Australia
Premier Jay Weatherill and Deputy Premier John Rau presented a new WorkCover scheme to better assist workers to return to work and save SA's...
Thales chooses Steyr grenade launcher for EF88 rifle being developed for Australian military
Defence contractor Thales Australia has selected Steyr Mannlicher’s SL40 grenade launcher as its preferred choice for Thales’s new EF88 rifle which is currently being developed...
General Motors to possibly cut 1,100 manufacturing workers in South Korea plant
One thousand one hundred jobs are at risk of becoming redundant as General Motors looks to cut shifts by half at one of its...
Dow Chemical chief calls on Tony Abbott to support local manufacturing
Dow Chemical President and CEO Andrew Liveris has urged Prime Minister Tony Abbott to support Australian manufacturing by focusing on high value-add opportunities.
Speaking at...
SAI Global sponsors Australian Manufacturing
Readers might have noticed that SAI Global has recently become a sponsor of Australian Manufacturing.
Our team here at Australian Manufacturing would like to welcome...
MMG warns of reduced zinc output as Century mine runs out of reserves
The global shortage of zinc supply is about to deepen following the announcement made by Chinese MMG that the world’s third biggest zinc mine,...
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Why energy is becoming a strategic asset for manufacturers
Energy is no longer just a cost centre for manufacturers – it is fast becoming a strategic lever for efficiency, resilience and growth.
