Boral secures $24.5M grant to slash cement manufacturing emissions
Boral has secured $24.5 million in Australian Government funding to support carbon-reducing adaptations at its Berrima Cement Works, a move that could reduce CO2 emissions from cement manufacturing by up to 100,000 tonnes annually.
Andersens flooring supports ‘Australia’s first’ stewardship scheme for floor coverings
Andersens Flooring is advancing its sustainability efforts by partnering with ResiLoop, which the company claims is Australia’s first product stewardship scheme for floor coverings, to reduce landfill waste and promote a circular economy within the industry.
New Australian-made metal powders to boost sovereign manufacturing capability
An Australian high-tech spinout from Swinburne University of Technology is poised to enhance the country’s advanced manufacturing sector by delivering high-performance High Entropy Material (HEM) powders.
AMSL Aero, Conflux Technology partner to advance hydrogen-powered eVTOL flight
AMSL Aero has announced a partnership with Melbourne-based Conflux Technology to develop advanced cooling solutions for its hydrogen-powered electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, Vertiia.
Australian gov’t invests $54m in advanced manufacturing for housing
The Australian Government is ramping up efforts to address the country’s housing crisis, with a major investment in housing supply and affordability.
Manufacturing Skills Queensland launches push for inclusive workplaces
Manufacturing Skills Queensland (MSQ) has called on employers in the state’s manufacturing sector to take part in a new initiative aimed at improving inclusive hiring practices for people with disabilities.
STEPS Pathways Charity boosts recycling efforts with Containers for Change
STEPS Pathways Charity has intensified its recycling efforts through a renewed partnership with Strong Street Recyclers, supporting the Queensland-wide Containers for Change initiative.
Study explores pathways to boost Australia’s seaweed farming potential
New research by Monash University and the University of the Sunshine Coast indicates that while seaweed farming has the potential to be a sustainable industry, Australia must overcome key challenges to compete in the growing global market.
Sydney facility turns e-waste plastics into 3D printer filament
A new Sydney facility is tackling Australia’s e-waste problem by converting discarded plastics from electronics into high-value 3D printing filament, marking the first commercial use of UNSW’s Plastics Filament MICROfactorie technology outside its SMaRT Centre.
Manufacturers on the Central Coast urged to apply for lean manufacturing support
Manufacturers on the Central Coast are being encouraged to apply for funding through the NSW Government’s $800,000 Lean Manufacturing Pilot Program, designed to help regional businesses improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance competitiveness.
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