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Viva Energy to invest $23m to construct fuel pumping station

Viva Energy Australia has announced that it plans to increase the amount of fuel that can be transferred from the Geelong Refinery via pipeline...

Westpac announces leadership change with new chief people officer

Westpac has announced the appointment of Kate Dee as its new Chief People Officer, with plans for her to assume the role later this year. 

ARM Hub proposes Defence Accelerator program to support Warfighter

The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Hub is seeking $12 million in funding to establish a dedicated Defence Accelerator program that would best equip the Warfighter. 

Manufacturing Australia chair appointed to board of Chinese-owned Fisher & Paykel

Sue Morphet, the controversial former chief executive of Pacific Brands who was appointed chairman of Manufacturing Australia last year, was recently appointed to the...

PACIA welcomes Government’s commitment to cutting red tape

The Plastics and Chemicals Industries Association (PACIA) – the peak industry association representing the business of chemistry in Australia – has welcomed the Federal...

Manufacturing excellence takes spotlight at Weld Australia’s 2025 Queensland and NT Awards

Australia’s manufacturing industry took centre stage  as Weld Australia hosted the 2025 Queensland and Northern Territory Welding Excellence Awards in Brisbane, recognising outstanding achievements in fabrication, innovation, training, and safety across the sector.

Advanced manufacturing takes centre stage in $1 billion Bradfield City development

A major manufacturing facility will form the cornerstone of a $1 billion development deal for Bradfield City, the new urban precinct in South West Sydney, the New South Wales Government announced.

Victoria’s Regional Growth Fund helps vegetable farm expand and create jobs

The Victorian Coalition Government is investing $1.5 million from the Regional Growth Fund to help a Gippsland vegetable farm Covino Farms Pty Ltd. transform...

National Reconstruction Fund board members revealed

The Federal Government has unveiled the members of the board for the $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund, Australia’s largest investment to boost the nation’s manufacturing capacity. 

Australian Made logo now formally trademarked in South Korea

The Australian Made Campaign has announced that the Australian Made, Australian Grown (AMAG) logo has been formally trademarked in South Korea, marking a major...
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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.