Tag: local manufacturing
Welding industry struggles with costs, urges local content mandates
Weld Australia has unveiled the findings of its 2024 Member Survey, revealing a critical situation in the nation’s welding and fabrication industry.
Perth’s Malaga depot first to receive major EV infrastructure upgrades
Western Australia’s electric bus program is advancing rapidly, with contracts awarded to retrofit Perth’s Malaga bus depot with essential EV infrastructure.
Future of Victorian fashion manufacturing hinges on strategic investments, says report
New research from the Australian Fashion Council and Epson Australia highlights the critical juncture of Victoria’s nearly $1 billion fashion manufacturing industry, detailing both its current and future value.
Brisbane tests first mock-up for Qld’s locally manufactured trains
The first draft design of Australia’s most accessible passenger trains has undergone testing at a Low-Fidelity (Lo-Fi) train mock-up in Geebung, Brisbane.
RISE Accelerator: Empowering Indian and Australian manufacturing startups
In a groundbreaking initiative under the Australian Government’s India Economic Strategy 2022, the India Australia Rapid Innovation and Startup Expansion (RISE) Accelerator is driving the future of climate technology by bridging the gap between Indian and Australian startups.
Tyre Stewardship Australia marks decade of progress in rubber recycling
As Australia’s Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme reaches its 10-year milestone, Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) has reported unprecedented growth in rubber product recycling opportunities across the country.
Australian-made Dominator Series sees production surge
Seeley International is ramping up production of its Braemar Dominator Series in Australia following a successful launch, delivering innovative, locally manufactured heating and cooling solutions as households shift towards electric appliances.
$798M Vecco project to bolster manufacturing in Queensland
Queensland's renewable energy sector and manufacturing industry are set to receive a boost with the Vecco Critical Minerals Project moving closer to fruition after gaining coordinated project status.
New MICROfactorie converts waste plastics to 3D printing filament
The UNSW SMaRT Centre has partnered with IT asset management company Renew IT to transform discarded hard plastics into 3D printer feedstock.
Gov’t procurement policies to boost local manufacturing, job creation
Government procurement and a stronger product stewardship approach hold the key to creating hundreds of local jobs, according to Tyre Stewardship Australia’s Chief Executive Officer Lina Goodman.