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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.

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.
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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.