Elders sells Futuris Automotive for A$69
Elders Limited has sold its car interiors business Futuris Automotive to US private equity firm Clearlake Capital Group for A$69 million.
Proceeds from the sale...
SPC asks for tariffs on imported fruit products and canned tomatoes; launches own brand...
SPC Ardmona (SPCA) has forwarded a proposal to the Productivity Commission asking for emergency tariffs to be imposed on imported multi-serve fruit products and...
Incitec Pivot announces overhaul of global manufacturing beginning October
Fertilizer and explosives maker Incitec Pivot has announced a restructuring of its global manufacturing operations.
According to Incitec Pivot’s media release via the Australian Securities...
Health groups say cost of adding star rating to food packaging is nothing compared...
A new regulation that will force changes to the way goods are labeled in Australia has spawned a serious debate between the members of...
Capital injection helps Pacific Services Group strengthen its operations across Australia
Pacific Services Group (PSG), a leading Australian switchboard manufacturer, has received a $10 million capital injection from its existing investors and has reached an...
Coalition confirms cutting off support for automotive industry
Shadow Treasurer Joe Hockey has confirmed that the Coalition Government will cut off its financial support for the Australian automotive industry.
The Guardian reports that...
History shows that manufacturing has the capacity to bounce back after mining boom says...
A new study released by the Grattan Institute is giving hope to the ailing Australian manufacturing industry after it has found that manufacturing has...
Keeping Holden investment in Australia is Industry Minister Carr’s top priority
Industry and Innovation Minister Senator Kim Carr has reassured members of the Australian manufacturing industry that keeping Holden in Australia is his first priority,...
Demand for cigarette and tobacco declines as Australians become more health-conscious
Demand for cigarettes in Australia has declined over the past five years due to increasing health concerns, anti-smoking campaigns, increasing regulations and higher excise...
Australian metal products manufacturer expands business to 3D printing
Australian metal products manufacturer Williams United is expanding its operations by launching Williams 3D, a new business unit dedicated to 3D printing.
According to IT...
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