Tag: Manufacturing

Australia’s leading small businesses were celebrated at the 2024 Australian Trades Small Business Champion Awards and the 2024 Australian Women’s Small Business Champion Awards, held on 23 and 24 August in Sydney. 

In a significant boost to the Australian manufacturing sector, the Albanese and Minns Labor Governments have jointly announced $53.95 million in funding to establish the TAFE NSW Advanced Manufacturing Centre of Excellence at the Wetherill Park campus in Western Sydney.

The Australian Manufacturing Capability Network (AMCN) is now actively supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Australia to commercialise innovative products and services, marking a significant step forward for the nation's manufacturing sector.

Monash University researchers have revealed that manufacturing businesses adopting circular economy (CE) strategies can significantly reduce their waste, cutting it by up to 65 per cent. 

Defence industry and technology company Black Sky Industries has officially launched in Australia with the establishment of its multi-million dollar headquarters in Logan, South East Queensland, along with additional launch, test, and manufacturing facilities spread across Western Queensland. 

Grifco, a leading name in commercial access solutions with over 110 years of Australian manufacturing heritage, has relocated to a new purpose-built facility in Somersby, NSW.

The Australian Business Growth Fund (ABGF), Australia's only dedicated growth capital fund for the SME sector, announced its 12th investment into an Australian business—Modra, a family-run advanced manufacturer renowned for its globally recognised carpet solutions based in regional Victoria.

As the world pivots towards sustainability, Australia’s manufacturing sector faces significant challenges in ensuring long-term water security. 

The transformation of Alpha HPA’s project in Gladstone into what it claims as the world’s largest ultra-high purity alumina refinery has officially commenced, marking a significant milestone in high-technology manufacturing in Australia. 

The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) is calling on the government to expedite access to crucial manufacturing funding, which the association argues is vital for the growth and competitiveness of the automotive manufacturing sector.