Sunday, September 21, 2025

Rockhampton manufacturers set to gather for industry meet-up

Local manufacturers will come together in September for the Manufacturers Meet-Up, an industry networking and knowledge-sharing event hosted by Advance Rockhampton in partnership with the Rockhampton Manufacturing Hub.

NOX Energy and TOMRA team up to link recycling with electric transport in Tasmania

NOX Energy has partnered with TOMRA Australia to provide home electric vehicle charging points for employees in Tasmania, linking the state’s new container refund scheme with low-emission transport. 

Haigh’s Chocolates opens $120M manufacturing and fulfilment facility in South Australia

Haigh’s Chocolates has officially opened a new $120 million production, warehouse and online fulfilment facility in Salisbury South, South Australia, marking what the company says is the largest investment in its 110-year history.

New spring technology aims to cut downtime in manufacturing

Air Springs Supply is encouraging manufacturing and industrial operators to rethink traditional approaches to tackling vibration challenges, highlighting the benefits of Firestone’s Marsh Mellow rubber springs as an alternative to conventional metal options.

Boral trials Australian-first in concrete manufacturing with carbon capture technology

Boral has announced the successful trial of a concrete mix containing recycled concrete aggregates recarbonated through carbon capture technology, marking what the company says is an Australian first in manufacturing innovation.

Hunter Manufacturing Awards see record rise in 2025 applications

The Hunter Manufacturing Awards (HMA) has reported a record 44 per cent increase in applications for its 2025 program, indicating growing engagement from businesses across the region.

ARENA backs UNSW spin-off to advance solar panel fault detection

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has committed up to $3.96 million to support Lab 360 Solar, a University of New South Wales start-up, in developing drone-based technology for inspecting solar farms. 

Tilt Renewables launches 100 MW battery project in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley

Tilt Renewables has opened a 100 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in the Latrobe Valley, marking an addition to Victoria’s growing energy storage network.

Austal delivers ninth Evolved Cape Class Patrol Boat to Defence

Austal Australia has handed over the ninth Evolved Cape Class Patrol Boat (ECCPB) to the Department of Defence, marking another milestone in its contract with the Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Group for the Royal Australian Navy.

Rabobank forecasts further decline in Australian milk output as global supply rises

Australian milk production is expected to decline again this season even as global supply continues to expand, according to new research from Rabobank.
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