New Zealand Steel begins lower-carbon manufacturing with new electric arc furnace
New Zealand Steel has begun commercial steel production using a new electric arc furnace (EAF) at its Glenbrook steelworks, marking a major shift in the company’s manufacturing operations and reducing the site’s annual greenhouse gas emissions by more than 45%, according to the company.
Crusader Caravans introduces new protection for caravan manufacturing orders
Australian caravan manufacturer Crusader Caravans has launched a new Deposit Promise designed to protect eligible customers if an authorised dealer is unable to fulfil an initial caravan order.
Victoria backs manufacturing-linked mRNA research with $2M grant program
The Victorian Government has announced $2 million in new grants to support mRNA research moving towards clinical trials, highlighting the role of manufacturing alongside medical research in developing new vaccines and medicines.
DP World expands logistics partnership with Balco Australia
DP World and Balco Australia have signed a new multi-year logistics agreement aimed at supporting the movement of Australian forage products from regional production sites to international markets.
WA manufacturing innovators named finalists for 2026 awards
Western Australia’s manufacturing and innovation sectors are represented among 23 businesses named as finalists for the 2026 WA Innovators of the Year awards, following more than 130 applications across six categories.
CommBank highlights Hysata’s manufacturing growth in green hydrogen innovation
CommBank has highlighted Australian manufacturing company Hysata’s development of energy-efficient hydrogen electrolysers, following the company’s first commercial order and $172 million capital raise to scale up manufacturing.
Pure Lithium secures Australian patent for lithium metal battery manufacturing
Pure Lithium Corporation has secured an Australian patent covering its lithium metal anode and battery technology, which the company says could support the development of domestic battery manufacturing using locally sourced materials.
Manufacturing interest surges as WA defence hub attracts 179 proposals
Strong industry interest in a proposed Western Australian defence and advanced manufacturing hub has prompted the State Government to begin assessing 179 Expressions of Interest (EOIs), with the project expected to support local manufacturing capability, defence supply chains and future industry development.
Aurora Labs secures AS 9100D certification for aerospace and defence markets
Aurora Labs has achieved AS 9100D certification, an internationally recognised quality management standard for the aviation, space and defence sectors, in a move the company says strengthens its ability to pursue commercial opportunities and participate in global aerospace and defence supply chains.
NAPLAN maths results highlight need for stronger STEM foundations, says Engineers Australia
Engineers Australia has stated the latest NAPLAN results highlight the need for stronger mathematics education, after national results showed around one in three Australian students did not meet national benchmarks and numeracy performance remained mixed across year levels.
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How growth capital is helping an Australian manufacturer go global
There’s a particular kind of ingenuity that flourishes in regional Australia. Away from the noise of major business centres, founders build companies that quietly become world leaders in their field, solving deep specialised problems that global markets didn’t know could be solved. Modra Technology, based in Warragul in regional Victoria, is one of those companies.
