Australian cotton manufacturing demand supported by quality and supply outlook – Nutrien
Australia’s cotton industry continues to supply international markets, with crop quality and changing global fibre markets contributing to demand from manufacturers, according to Nutrien.
Mars Snacking expands manufacturing capabilities with $3M Ballarat investment
Mars Snacking Australia has launched a new Mars Bar Slice product following a $3 million investment in its Ballarat chocolate production and manufacturing facility, which the company says has expanded the site's product development capabilities.
Engineers Australia highlights pathways for young engineering talent
Engineers Australia is highlighting the need to support young people entering the engineering profession, citing workforce demand and concerns about early-career opportunities.
Clean Plus Chemicals triples manufacturing capacity as Australian production expands
Australian cleaning and hygiene products manufacturer Clean Plus Chemicals has tripled its manufacturing capacity over the past 12 months, following investment in blending equipment, automation, infrastructure, systems and production capabilities, according to the company.
Advanced manufacturing takes centre stage in National Science Week
Manufacturing will be among the key industries explored during National Science Week 2026, with events showcasing developments spanning biomanufacturing, aerospace, robotics and quantum technology.
Manufacturing group welcomes pause on Victoria’s proposed work-from-home legislation
Manufacturing businesses in southeast Melbourne have welcomed the Victorian Government’s decision to pause proposed work-from-home legislation, with the South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance (SEMMA) calling for further consultation with businesses before any changes are progressed.
$500,000 Qld investment supports Gold Coast defence manufacturing
Queensland’s manufacturing sector is set to receive a boost with more than $500,000 in government funding supporting the expansion of defence armour production on the Gold Coast.
Manufacturing upgrade to boost Gippsland building kit production
A Gippsland manufacturing company is set to more than double its annual production of building kits following an upgrade supported by the Victorian Government’s Regional Development Victoria (RDV).
Sparc Hydrogen advances manufacturing pathway with SunHydrogen technology integration agreement
Sparc Hydrogen has entered into a technology collaboration agreement with US-based SunHydrogen to integrate and test the company’s solar-driven hydrogen production modules within Sparc Hydrogen’s concentrated solar reactors.
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.
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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.
