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Australia’s leading advanced manufacturing showcase, Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW), is set to return in 2026, marking its first-ever event in Brisbane.

Unplanned downtime remains one of the most costly – and often misunderstood – challenges on the manufacturing floor.

AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software driving digital transformation, has partnered with Schneider Electric to redefine what smart, sustainable mining looks like in the age of AI.  

As industries adopt cleaner, more intelligent energy solutions, the ability to manage, store, and trade energy efficiently is increasingly vital to sustaining a competitive edge.

Australia’s peak organisation for the gift and homewares sector, the Australian Gift & Homewares Association (AGHA), has revealed plans for a major expansion in 2026, introducing Gifted Melbourne 2026 to complement the long-established AGHA Sydney Gift Fair.

As Australia’s energy transition accelerates, businesses participating in the National Electricity Market (NEM) are facing growing challenges in managing their energy assets efficiently. 

As Australia’s energy landscape grows more dynamic, businesses operating in the National Electricity Market (NEM) face increasing challenges – from rising costs and evolving regulations to the growing presence of decentralised and renewable energy sources.

As digital transformation reshapes industries worldwide, manufacturers in Australia and beyond are finding themselves at the forefront of an evolution. This shift presents opportunities for companies looking to improve efficiency, drive innovation, and boost growth.

According to a recent study by Oxford Economics, midsized companies in the industrial manufacturing sector are setting their eyes on ambitious growth targets. The research, authored in partnership with SAP, revealed that 38% of industry leaders have identified market expansion as their top priority.

For a smaller freight-forwarding company to compete with international behemoths, Global Trade Logistics founder Gary Coutsoudis knows he and his team must outperform.