ACCC launches new country of origin guide
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has published new guidance to help businesses comply with the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) when making country...
Starpharma sells its agrochemical business to Agrium for A$35m
Melbourne-based biotechnology company Starpharma Holdings has sold its agrochemical business to Agrium for A$35 million.
The Starpharma agrochemical business, which is focused on development of...
Modern Manufacturing Initiative opens for Australian critical mineral and resources sector
The Morrison Government will now be accepting applications for the $1.3 billion Modern Manufacturing Initiative (MMI) from Australia's critical mineral and resources sector starting...
Constellium, STELIA Aerospace and CT INGENIERIE to develop more efficient 3D printing techniques for...
Constellium has announced that it has formed a partnership with STELIA Aerospace and CT INGENIERIE to work on a project called FAST.
According to the...
More woes for VW – US regulator finds more cars with cheat software
About a month ago, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) accused German carmaker Volkswagen of rigging US emissions tests.
The Agency claimed that it had...
New Ford Falcon to be equipped with a potentially life-saving feature
The new Falcon – Ford’s last model to be rolled out in Australia before the company’s planned exit in 2016 – will be the...
Austal to build two more ECCPB’s for Navy
The Department of Defence has placed an order for an additional two Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats (ECCPB’s) from Austal for $124 million.
Austal CEO Paddy...
ON Accelerate 9 teams secure over $33.8M in funding and investment
Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has celebrated the achievements of its latest ON Accelerate cohort at a showcase event held in Melbourne, spotlighting the potential of deep tech to address major global and national challenges.
XTEK’s HighCom lands $2.2m body armour order, unveils US XTclave manufacturing plans
Defence industry company XTEK Limited announced that its HighCom Armor Solutions business has received a $2.2 million purchase order for the urgent delivery of its high-end ballistic body armour products from existing inventory to an undisclosed international customer.
Benalla manufacturing facility to supply concrete for Suburban Rail Loop
The Victorian Government has announced that LS Precast in Benalla will produce over 96,000 concrete segments for the southern section of the Suburban Rail Loop, supporting local manufacturing jobs and contributing to a major state infrastructure project.
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Modular switchgear built for faster, verified panel builds
As switchboard builders face tighter programmes and increasing scrutiny around compliance, the way enclosure, busbar and separation concepts work together has a direct impact on build time and verification effort.
