Tag: local manufacturing

The Victorian Government is set to make the largest investment in Australian-made trams, a move that will create thousands of jobs and enhance accessibility within Melbourne's iconic tram network.

The New South Wales Parliament is launching an inquiry into the government’s procurement framework and practices in response to concerns about the decrease in the state’s local manufacturing and local content under the previous Liberal-National government. 

The 2023 Modern Manufacturing Expo in Sydney ended last month with an almost 20 per cent surge in attendance compared to the previous year, wrapping up as a resounding success, according to Marie Kinsella, CEO of the International Exhibition & Conference Group. 

The Queensland government has released the guidelines for the sixth round of its Made in Queensland grants program, which will offer up to $20 million in funding to support local manufacturers. 

The National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) Corporation’s Board met for the first time on Monday, 18 September, officially launching the corporation that will help enhance Australia’s local manufacturing capabilities. 

Wangara company Global Trade Sales contracted to deliver $14 million in upgrades at Hillarys and Fremantle has been installing the WA-made jetties after local manufacturers geared up to supply major components often made overseas. 

Minister for Regional Development Harriet Shing announced the completion of family-owned manufacturing business LV Shade & Shutters’ new dual-purpose hub, which is thrice the size of the previous site and can now accommodate a four-fold increase in production while creating seven new jobs.

The project team for Melbourne’s world-class Metro Tunnel stations is finalising architectural elements for the five new stations inside a Footscray warehouse as part of a $45 million investment in local manufacturing, the Victorian government announced in a news release. 

Core Additive, a leading Markforged reseller in Australia, has partnered with Bremar Automation to provide onshore 3D printing solutions to Victorian businesses and help scale the state’s local manufacturing capabilities. 

Waterco, a global water treatment provider and pool equipment manufacturer, is set to acquire Davey Water Products, a subsidiary of GUD Holdings, for $64.9 million.