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The sale of the Whyalla Steelworks has advanced to its final stage with two bidders shortlisted, marking a key step in the transition of one of South Australia’s major industrial manufacturing assets.

Queensland-based Vital Chemical has announced a new manufacturing-focused trans-Tasman partnership with New Zealand materials innovator Rubisco, aimed at introducing hemp and wool-based geotextile technology to Australia for the first time.

Smart building materials manufacturer ClearVue Technologies says it has been selected to supply and install building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) products for Canva’s new headquarters in Surry Hills, Sydney, under a non-binding Letter of Intent issued by Infinity Construction Group.

Dematic has marked 60 years of operations in Australia, highlighting its ongoing role in manufacturing and supply chain automation.

foodpro 2026 will return to the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre from 26 to 29 July, bringing together Australia’s food and beverage manufacturing sector for what organisers describe as the country’s only major food processing and packaging trade event of the year.

Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA) has announced the appointment of Donghyeon (DH) Kim as its new Chief Executive Officer, with the company highlighting a continued focus on manufacturing capability, local production development, and program delivery in Australia’s defence sector.

Food manufacturer JBS Foods Australia has launched an onsite English language school at its Queensland processing facility as part of an initiative aimed at addressing skills shortages across its Australian operations, according to the Australian Industry Group.

The NSW Government has approved the $693 million Copi Mineral Sands Project in the State’s Far South West, in what is being positioned as a major development for Australia’s critical minerals supply chain and the energy transition.

Australian manufacturer SnackHQ has launched two new flavours of its Pick Me Up snack bar range as the company continues to expand its manufacturing and product development operations.

Australian manufacturing capability is being lifted into the global submarine supply chain as more than 60 businesses progress through a national qualification program to support the build of Virginia Class submarines, according to ASC.