Circular economy key to reducing manufacturing waste in Australia, says research
Monash University researchers have revealed that manufacturing businesses adopting circular economy (CE) strategies can significantly reduce their waste, cutting it by up to 65 per cent.
Advanced Navigation strengthens US defence footprint with new global head of defence
Advanced Navigation, a world leader in Assured Position, Navigation, and Timing (APNT) and autonomous systems, has strengthened its defence presence in the United States by appointing Wayne Prender as the Global Head of Defence.
Australia’s Black Sky Industries unveils new HQ, facilities to boost defence production
Defence industry and technology company Black Sky Industries has officially launched in Australia with the establishment of its multi-million dollar headquarters in Logan, South East Queensland, along with additional launch, test, and manufacturing facilities spread across Western Queensland.
Legrand acquires Australian Plastic Profiles to strengthen market presence
Legrand, a global leader in electrical and digital building infrastructure, announced its acquisition of Australian Plastic Profiles (APP), a prominent player in the Australian PVC conduit market.
Grifco celebrates 110 years of manufacturing with new Somersby facility
Grifco, a leading name in commercial access solutions with over 110 years of Australian manufacturing heritage, has relocated to a new purpose-built facility in Somersby, NSW.
ABGF boosts advanced carpet manufacturer Modra with new investment
The Australian Business Growth Fund (ABGF), Australia's only dedicated growth capital fund for the SME sector, announced its 12th investment into an Australian business—Modra, a family-run advanced manufacturer renowned for its globally recognised carpet solutions based in regional Victoria.
VAILO delivers state-of-the-art lighting to Tolmer Speedway
Tolmer Speedway in Bordertown, South Australia, has completed a $3 million-plus upgrade, transforming it into a state-of-the-art facility for major speedway events.
Merck introduces sustainable cold chain shipping solutions in Australia
Merck, a leading science and technology company, announced a shift in its cold-chain shipping practices for its Life Science business in Australia.
Construction starts on massive high purity alumina facility in Gladstone
The transformation of Alpha HPA’s project in Gladstone into what it claims as the world’s largest ultra-high purity alumina refinery has officially commenced, marking a significant milestone in high-technology manufacturing in Australia.
Global manufacturing PMI falls as production and orders dip – JP Morgan
The global manufacturing sector showed further signs of weakness in August, with declines in production, new orders, and employment.
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From ship repair to autonomous underwater vehicles: Griffin Industrial’s next chapter with growth capital
Some of Australia’s most critical manufacturing happens where almost no one sees it: inside a fuel tank on a Navy tanker, in a machine shop south of Perth, on a workshop floor in western Sydney where a team is helping build autonomous underwater vehicles. Griffin Industrial does all three.
