New manufacturing technology aims to keep soft plastics out of landfill permanently
Manufacturing-focused recycling technology company RESIN8 has unveiled a process that it says can convert hard-to-recycle plastics into construction-grade materials designed to remain recyclable at the end of their life, as Australia’s national soft plastics recycling scheme resumes operations.
foodpro 2026 highlights networking opportunities for food manufacturing sector
Food manufacturing professionals will have access to expanded networking opportunities at foodpro 2026, with the event placing a strong emphasis on industry connection across its four-day programme in Melbourne, according to foodpro.
Mars opens $112.6M manufacturing facility in Wodonga
Mars has officially opened a new $112.6 million pet food manufacturing facility in Wodonga, Victoria, describing the project as a significant investment in Australian manufacturing, regional employment and production capability.
Agricultural equipment manufacturing improved as HARDI partners with LAPP Australia
Manufacturing reliability and equipment longevity in agricultural spraying production are being supported through the use of cable harnessing solutions from LAPP Australia, according to agricultural equipment specialist HARDI Australia, which says the components are helping reduce downtime and improve performance across its manufacturing operations in Adelaide.
Milk production slowdown signals shift in global dairy market cycle – Rabobank
Global dairy markets are moving towards a more balanced supply-and-demand outlook as global milk production growth slows after a prolonged period of expansion, according to Rabobank.
Nanomanufacturing-enabled chip boosts camera sensing in nanomanufacturing breakthrough for spectral imaging
A nanomanufacturing-driven imaging chip developed through collaboration between Zhejiang University and RMIT University could allow cameras and sensing systems to detect far more detail than conventional colour imaging, including subtle differences in materials and environments that are otherwise indistinguishable to the human eye, according to researchers.
WA schools secure $113,000 to cut waste and boost recycling
Schools across Western Australia have been awarded a combined almost $113,000 in grants to support projects aimed at reducing waste and improving recycling practices.
Manufacturing expansion in Qld as Siemens boosts facility, jobs and exports
Manufacturing growth in Queensland is set to accelerate after Siemens announced a major expansion of its Fusesaver manufacturing facility, with the investment expected to nearly quadruple the site’s footprint, double its workforce and generate more than $300 million in additional exports over the next decade.
Rising climate variability intensifies frost pressure on wheat production, CSIRO finds
Australia’s wheat growers are facing increasing challenges from frost as climate variability reshapes production decisions, according to new research released by CSIRO.
Victoria boosts vaccine manufacturing push with new BioNTech BioNTainer rollout
Victoria is positioning itself as a global hub for manufacturing lifesaving vaccines, with new mRNA infrastructure at BioNTech’s Bundoora site expected to strengthen research capacity and support jobs across the sector, according to the Victorian Government.
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