Tag: Altona
AWU pushes for worker rights amid Qenos Altona site uncertainty
The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) is set to engage in discussions with Qenos leaders and administrators to prioritise the interests of workers during the administration process and secure the future of the Altona site.
Altona signs offtake contract with Glencore
Australian copper producer Altona Mining has signed an offtake agreement with Glencore International for the sale of copper-gold concentrates to be produced from its...
Global food giant to create 118 jobs in Altona
Irish multinational food company Kerry Group will invest $13.7 million to establish a new centre for excellence for bakery products at a newly renovated...
New Maersk container handling facility in Altona boosts efficiency of shipping industry
The new container handling facility in Altona is another demonstration of the Victorian Government's continued commitment to working with the private sector to develop...
Toyota posts $437m loss due to Altona factory closure
Toyota Australia’s decision to cease manufacturing in the country has reflected adversely on the company’s balance sheet, as the Japanese-owned car maker has registered a...
Toyota to announce plans for its Altona land by the end of the year
Toyota is working on a program designed to provide support for ongoing workers at its Australian unit in Altona, Western Melbourne, when the company...
Two Australian-built Toyota vehicles are named finalists in Australia’s Best Cars Awards
Four Toyota vehicles including two sedans which are being manufactured at the car maker’s facility in Altona have been named as finalists in Australia's...
Up to 100 redundancies to take place as Toyota Australia adjusts workforce in Altona...
Toyota Australia has announced today that up to 100 voluntary redundancies will take place in its Altona plant in response to the drop in...
Schenker Australia opens new state-of-the-art facility in Altona
German logistics firm DB Schenker has invested A$8.5 million to put up a modern distribution centre in Altona, south-west of Melbourne, marking the company’s...
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Reality check: Aussie factories’ journey to responsible AI implementation
Artificial intelligence has become more than just a buzzword as it promises to revolutionise every other industry in the world, including manufacturing. In Australia, in particular, the hype surrounding AI and automation has reached a fever pitch, with many business leaders leveraging their resources to race towards adoption and implementation.
