ARENA backs forestry byproducts project to advance sustainable aviation fuel production
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced up to $32 million in conditional funding for a project aimed at converting forestry byproducts into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), supporting the development of a domestic low-carbon fuels industry.
Kite Magnetics secures funding to expand manufacturing of EV motor materials
Melbourne-based advanced materials company Kite Magnetics has secured a $2 million grant through the Australian Government's Industry Growth Program to support the commercialisation and manufacturing scale-up of its electric motor materials technology.
Amaero wins $6.5M US defence contract to develop next-generation alloy powders
Amaero has been awarded a A$6.5 million contract by the United States Department of War (DoW) to develop alternative refractory alloy powders, supporting manufacturing capabilities for advanced aerospace and defence applications while aiming to reduce costs and reliance on foreign sources of critical raw materials.
Manufacturers invited to help shape Melbourne Polytechnic construction showcase
Melbourne Polytechnic has opened an expression of interest (EOI) process inviting manufacturers, suppliers, technology providers and construction industry partners to contribute to a new Modern Methods of Construction Showcase Building planned for its Heidelberg campus.
Transgrid advances manufacturing of synchronous condensers for NSW grid
Construction and manufacturing are progressing on equipment designed to strengthen New South Wales' electricity transmission network, with Transgrid announcing that enabling works have begun at key sites to support the installation of synchronous condensers as part of the state's energy transition.
Textile recovery facility highlights circular economy efforts in Ipswich
The Salvation Army has welcomed Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding to its Salvos Stores Textile Recovery Facility (TRF), highlighting the facility's role in textile recovery, local employment and volunteering as part of the city's growing focus on circular economy initiatives.
Cleanaway proposes upgrade to modernise Melbourne waste transfer facility
Cleanaway has proposed a major redevelopment of its Dynon Road Waste Transfer Station in West Melbourne, outlining plans to modernise the ageing facility to support Melbourne's future waste and recycling needs, according to a project fact sheet.
WA seeks anchor tenant for South West advanced manufacturing hub
The Western Australian Government has opened a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking an anchor tenant for the South West Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Hub (AMTECH) in Picton, as part of plans to expand the State's manufacturing capability and support the energy transition.
Visy highlights recyclable packaging options for Plastic Free July
Visy is encouraging Australians to consider packaging choices that support a circular economy as part of Plastic Free July, promoting recyclable alternatives to single-use plastics and providing resources to help improve recycling practices.
Detpak expands manufacturing footprint with new US packaging facility
Global packaging supplier Detpak has opened a new manufacturing facility in Spartanburg, South Carolina, in a move the company says will strengthen its manufacturing capability and support customers in the North American market with locally produced paper-based packaging.
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What spending reveals about downstream consumer demand for manufactured goods
For manufacturers supplying consumer-facing markets, understanding demand conditions has become increasingly important in an environment shaped by cautious spending, rising costs and intense competition.
