Senator Abetz calls on the unions to back Toyota jobs
Senator Eric Abetz has condemned the Federal Court’s decision to prevent Toyota employees from voting on a number of proposals aimed at removing outdated work...
Incitec Pivot to be relocated as part of the plan to revitalize Port Adelaide
A new State Government policy aimed at reviving Port Adelaide with more people, new homes and jobs for the locals will see fertilizer plant...
AMWU rally piles pressure on Liberals to save thousands of jobs
The Australian Manufacturing Workers Union has rallied outside Liberal party headquarters in an attempt to pressure the Federal Government to reconsider its position to...
PACIA appoints new CEO
The Plastics and Chemicals Industries Association (PACIA) has appointed Ms Samantha Read as its new CEO.
Ms Read was previously CEO of the Biofuels Association...
South Australia gov’t appoints Combet as automotive transformation head
Former Industry Minister Greg Combet has been appointed as South Australia’s Automotive Transformation Coordinator.
The announcement comes in the light of Holden’s decision to shut...
Federal Court approves Amcor demerger
The Australian Federal Court has approved the scheme of arrangement for the demerger that will separate Amcor’s packaging distribution business into the new company...
What’s next for car parts makers after Holden announcement?
The Federation of Automotive Products Manufacturers (FAPM) said General Motors’ decision to cease Holden’s Australian manufacturing in 2017 could lead to the end of...
Australia’s Pierlite to open manufacturing plant in Pakistan
Australian company Pierlite, a manufacturer and distributor of architectural, industrial, and commercial lighting systems, will build a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Karachi, Pakistan.
The move...
Australian Paper releases 2012 Sustainability Report
Australian Paper, one of the country’s renowned pulp, paper and packaging manufacturers, has released its 2012 Sustainability Report showcasing the environmental, economic and social...
Saab lands Airbus contract for A350-1000 flap support structures
Defence and security company Saab (STO:SAABB) has struck a deal with Airbus to become a supplier for the A350-1000 for the duration of the...
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Automotive canopy and tray manufacturer manages 6,000 SKUs with self-implemented ERP
Australian automotive accessories manufacturer Trig Point self-implemented an ERP system in just three months and gained control over its unwieldy component inventory, product customizations, and production processes. “We wouldn’t be able to manage that without a system like this,” says Chris Wasylkiw, Production Engineer.
