Tag: local manufacturing

Australia’s fabricated wood manufacturing industry has experienced a period of decline, with revenue shrinking due to weakening demand from downstream manufacturers and rising competition from imports, according to a report by IBISWorld.

Australia is facing ongoing shortages of benzathine benzylpenicillin G (BPG), the critical treatment for syphilis and rheumatic heart disease (RHD), raising concerns over the country’s reliance on imported supplies. 

The Arnott’s Group has opened a multimillion-dollar manufacturing facility in Rowville, Victoria, marking a significant expansion in its domestic production capabilities. 

The Albanese and Malinauskas Governments have unveiled a $2.4 billion package to secure the future of the Whyalla Steelworks, safeguard jobs, and strengthen Australia’s sovereign steelmaking capabilities.

Australian bus body manufacturer Volgren has announced its expansion into South Australia, a move aimed at bolstering local manufacturing, creating jobs, and supporting the growth of public transport infrastructure across the country.

The Australian Glass and Window Association (AGWA) has urged state and federal governments to take decisive action against cheap imports, warning that failure to do so could have significant consequences for the local manufacturing sector and Australia’s construction industry.

The South Coast is set to become a new manufacturing hub for the next generation of public transport with the creation of a brand-new electric bus manufacturing facility in Nowra. 

Australian industry leaders are bracing for another challenging year in 2025, with concerns over economic prospects prompting a shift toward short-term productivity gains and scaled-back long-term investments, according to the latest Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) Industry Expectations Survey.

NEPEAN Engineering, a provider of specialised manufacturing solutions in Australia, has announced the relocation of its operations to a state-of-the-art facility. 

The Australian Government has announced a $2 billion funding boost for the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC), aiming to accelerate Australia's transition to renewable energy and bolster economic growth.