Swinburne opens advanced manufacturing research centre in China
The Swinburne University of Technology has partnered with Shandong University Weihai (SDUW), Weihai Economic and Technological Development Zone (WZ) and the Australian Education and...
Caterpillar’s long serving Chairman and CEO to retire after 41 years with the company
Caterpillar Chairman and CEO, Doug Oberhelman has decided to retire after more than 41 years with the company, effective March 31, 2017.
During his tenure...
Hundreds of local businesses to take part in 2016 Victorian Manufacturing Showcase event
Today, Minister for Industry and Employment Wade Noonan will open the 2016 Victorian Manufacturing Showcase event, which is being held for the first time...
Boeing Defence Australia wins P-8A Poseidon maintenance contract
Defence Industry Minister Christopher Pyne has announced the signing of a 4-year agreement with Boeing Defence Australia under which the company will maintain the...
URC set to buy Snack Brands Australia
Philippine snacks and beverage manufacturer Universal Robina Corp (URC) has agreed to buy Snack Brands Australia, the country’s second largest salty snacks maker.
URC has...
Australian machine tool builder ANCA expands in Wixom
Melbourne-based machine tool builder ANCA announced that it will expand its plant in Wixom, Michigan, by 50%.
ANCA, Inc. president, Mr Russell Riddiford, said the...
BP scraps GAB exploration project Â
BP has decided not to proceed with its exploration drilling programme in the Great Australian Bight (GAB), offshore South Australia.
Claire Fitzpatrick, BP’s managing director...
Austal Australia named finalist for the 2016 WA Industry and Export Awards
The Export Council of Australia and West Australian Minister for Commerce, Michael Mischin have named Austal Australia as finalist for the 2016 WA Industry...
Lithium Australia begins pilot testing for continuous production of lithium carbonate
Lithium Australia NL (LIT) has commenced piloting for continuous production of lithium carbonate under the second stage of its new test program at the...
Construction begins on $400m lithium processing facility in Kwinana
Construction has begun on a new lithium processing plant in Kwinana with a processing capacity of 24,000 tonnes per year of lithium hydroxide.
The plant,...
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Sydney to spotlight the latest in manufacturing at AMW 2024
With the Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW) 2024 fast approaching, Sydney is set to become the epicentre of groundbreaking innovations in the advanced manufacturing sector.Â
