Visy acquires Australian operations of world’s biggest glass bottle maker for almost A$1 billion
Packaging and recycling giant Visy has struck a $1B deal with Owens Illinois’s local glassmaking business, making it one of Australia's biggest manufacturing acquisitions...
Why manufacturers should prioritise transferable skills in recruitment
The Australian manufacturing sector is at a crossroads between keeping up with automation and technological evolution and the pressing issue of attracting and retaining a skilled workforce.
Seqirus to build a world-leading vaccine facility in Tullamarine
Seqirus, a subsidiary of Victorian-based global biopharmaceutical leader CSL, has inked an agreement with the Federal Government to develop a new high-tech vaccine manufacturing...
All eyes on Melbourne as Australian Manufacturing Week prepares to open doors
In just four weeks, the spotlight will shine on Australia’s industrial heart as Australian Manufacturing Week 2025 (AMW) takes over Melbourne’s Convention and Exhibition Centre for four days of cutting-edge tech, world-class innovation, and industry-defining conversations.
Naval Group Australia inks subcontracts for Attack-class submarine batteries
Adelaide-based PMB Defence and Greek company Systems Sunlight have been subcontracted by Naval Group Australia to develop designs of the main storage batteries for the...
Coca-Cola soft drink and water brands in Australia now produced in 100% recycled plastic
Coca-Cola Australia and Coca-Cola Amatil have announced that all Coca-Cola soft drink and water brands (600ml and below) in Australia are now being produced...
Why it’s time to embrace the cloud in design and engineering
Overcoming today’s design and engineering challenges. The pace of change, competitive threats, and supply chain volatility present challenges now, more than ever before.
Safety First Conference confirms Dr Rod Gutierrez as keynote speaker
The Safety First Conference & Expo – Australia’s first one-stop shop for safety professionals keen to gain new tools and up-to-date strategies for influencing...
Australia’s first Cypress Platform wind farm set to enter construction phase
GE Renewable Energy has been selected as wind turbine supplier for what will become Australia's first Cypress Platform wind farm.
The 244 MW Bango wind...
Bluetooth® in Measuring and Instrumentation
Modern industrial practices have evolved and changed considerably from their first incarnations due to available technologies and processes. The discipline of instrumentation is no exception. Instrumentation can be defined as the term referring to measuring instruments used for























