New research facility to open horizons for Australian manufacturing
A new research hub which will bring together more than 400 researchers from four key disciplines was recently opened by Innovation Minister Senator Kim...
Holden workers to vote on a pay freeze to save Adelaide plant
1,700 workers at Holden’s Elizabeth plant will be asked next Friday to accept a three-year pay freeze and lower conditions to help the car...
Amcor announces demerging of packaging business
Australian packaging giant Amcor has announced that it plans to list its glass and beverage can packaging unit into a separate entity in order...
Wood manufacturing in Hunter identified as a high risk industry by WorkCover NSW
With 70 serious workplace injuries costing the industry $1.4 million in the past three years, wood manufacturing in Hunter, New South Wales is one...
Australian manufacturing index shows activity decline in July
The latest industry index from the Australian Industry Group (AI Group) shows that manufacturing activity once again declined in July, falling by 7.6 points...
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...
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Responding to manufacturing demand and performance signals
Australian manufacturers are navigating a challenging environment. Just as output had returned to growth, higher fuel and freight costs, rising input prices and global supply chain disruption renewed pressure on margins and cash flow.
