Tag: manufacturing industry
WES advised engineers for a need to expand their capabilities and upskill
Australia is preparing to bid farewell to a significant chunk of its automotive and manufacturing industries; however, this does not mean that engineers are...
Australian oil and gas industry deflects the blame for the country’s manufacturing woes
The Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA) has published a response to the protectionist claims in the Australian gas industry, saying energy costs...
Employment increases in automotive industry despite imminent closures of car manufacturing
A recent Environmental Scan released by Auto Skills Australia revealed that employment in the Australian automotive sector increased during the 2012/13 financial year, despite...
$70M deal between SPC Ardmona and Woolworths is a win for Aussie farmers and...
SPC Ardmona has forged a $70 million partnership with Woolworths which will see an additional 24,000 tonnes of fruit, tomatoes and navy beans sourced locally...
Sydney’s strong manufacturing industry to be showcased in National Manufacturing Week 2014
Sydney's recent success in surpassing Melbourne as Australia's leading manufacturing centre will further be cemented, as the New South Wales' state capital hosts the...
Australian chemicals and plastics industry underpinning the country’s manufacturing future
Last year the Plastics and Chemicals Industries Association (PACIA) launched its Strategic Industry Roadmap designed to pinpoint the fundamental needs for achieving a vibrant...
Sydney overtakes Melbourne as Australia’s biggest manufacturing centre
Victorian capital Melbourne has lost its long-held status as the nation’s biggest manufacturing centre to Sydney, reveals the SGS Economics and Planning report aimed...
Solar manufacturing industry to experience rapid growth as costs keep dropping
The solar manufacturing industry will pick up the pace in the next three years and continue growing as technology costs decline and demand for...
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...
2014 survey reveals businesses unwilling to invest and expand
The January 2014 Survey of Investor Confidence conducted by the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) shows that Australian businesses are losing hope...
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Building resilience as manufacturing requirements become more complex
The industrial machinery and heavy equipment manufacturing sector is critical not only for its direct outputs, machines, and equipment that pave the way for construction, agriculture and manufacturing but also for its crucial role in economic development and innovation.
