$1.9B investment targets Australia’s steel and manufacturing supply chain
More than $1.9 billion in proposed private investment across three Queensland steel and manufacturing projects is set to target local steelmaking, recycling and processing capacity, according to the Queensland Government.
Titomic expands manufacturing footprint with A$550K oil and gas contracts
Titomic has secured more than A$550,000 in two contracts for cold spray additive manufacturing systems, expanding its manufacturing technology presence across the global oil and gas sector.
Engineering workforce key to Australia’s AUKUS delivery, Engineers Australia says
Australia’s engineering workforce will be critical to delivering the AUKUS partnership and supporting increasingly complex defence technologies, according to Engineers Australia Chief Engineer Katherine Richards AM CSC.
Queensland establishes national critical metals research centre in Brisbane
Queensland is set to host the national base of a new Cooperative Research Centre focused on advancing critical metals refining, processing and manufacturing technologies.
Baiada opens new manufacturing facility in Tamworth
Baiada Poultry has opened a new processing plant in Tamworth, New South Wales, as part of a multi-million-dollar investment aimed at expanding its food manufacturing and poultry processing capacity.
Weld Australia expands South Australian welder training through new Adelaide facility
Weld Australia has partnered with the Australian Academy of Welding Technology (AAWT) to use the new Adelaide facility as its primary training centre in South Australia, as demand for skilled welders grows alongside major defence and infrastructure projects.
WA partnership to expand manufacturing and trades pathways for Collie apprentices
A new partnership between Synergy and Programmed will provide eight apprentices with training opportunities at Muja Power Station in Collie, Western Australia, with the program expected to support skills development across sectors including manufacturing, energy, mining and industrial services.
L&T completes modular manufacturing for major Australian urea project
Indian engineering and manufacturing company Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has completed the fabrication and delivery of 110 modules weighing about 64,000 metric tonnes for Project CERES, a 2.3 million-tonne-per-annum urea manufacturing plant being developed in Karratha, Western Australia.
Engineers Australia highlights engineering workforce needs in 2026 Intergenerational Report
Australia’s engineering workforce will have a key role in responding to major economic and social changes identified in the 2026 Intergenerational Report, according to Engineers Australia.
Evnex passes 20,000 EV chargers as manufacturing scales with Australian demand
Evnex has passed 20,000 electric vehicle (EV) chargers installed across Australia and New Zealand, with the smart charger manufacturer reporting a sharp acceleration in demand from the Australian market.
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APS Industrial expands regional footprint with Control Technologies acquisition
APS Industrial (APS) is expanding its regional presence through the acquisition of Albury-based Control Technologies, a move the industrial products supplier said will strengthen its local service capability and support further investment in warehousing, stockholding and technical support.
