Manufacturing sector warns state NCC variations are increasing building industry complexity, says BPIC
Australia’s manufacturing and building sectors are facing rising compliance costs and regulatory complexity due to growing state and territory variations to the National Construction Code (NCC), according to the Building Products Industry Council.
Australia’s green heavy industry push hinges on scaling challenge, Monash and UNSW analysis finds
Australia could green its heavy industry and expand low-emissions exports, but scaling up remains the key challenge, according to an expert analysis by researchers from Monash University and UNSW Sydney.
Manufacturing breakthrough uses sound waves to create ‘plant sunscreen’
RMIT University researchers have developed a sound wave-based manufacturing technique capable of creating and applying protective coatings on delicate surfaces, including living plant leaves, according to a new study published in Science Advances.
Qld manufacturing supports regional firefighting push with new mobile suppression tech
Bundamba-based manufacturer TRHC is expanding its role in regional and remote firefighting support, rolling out Australian-built fire suppression systems designed for harsh operating conditions and growing fire risks.
Manufacturing consolidation and automation could help Australia’s food supply chain withstand mounting pressures, Dematic...
Australia’s manufacturing and food distribution sectors are facing increasing pressure from fuel volatility, fertiliser shortages and changing consumer behaviour, with warehouse automation company Dematic warning that the country’s supply chain infrastructure is being tested by multiple challenges at once.
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners links Pacific waste to Australian manufacturing supply chain
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners says it has launched a regional initiative aimed at strengthening manufacturing supply chains by enabling recycled PET from Pacific Island nations to be processed into new beverage bottles in Australia.
Manufacturing collaborations boosted by $6.2M in int’l research grants
Australian manufacturing and innovation capabilities are set to benefit from a new round of international research funding, with $6.2 million awarded under the Global Science & Technology Diplomacy Fund – Strategic Element.
Boral partners with Dexus to build major logistics hub in Ravenhall
Construction materials company Boral has teamed up with property group Dexus (ASX: DXS) to develop the Ravenhall Logistics Precinct, which is expected to become one of the largest industrial developments in Australia.
Manufacturing breakthrough: Wool-based 3D printing filament launches in New Zealand
A new development in manufacturing using wool as a renewable colour source for 3D printing has been launched in New Zealand, with two companies introducing what they describe as a world-first wool-coloured filament product.
Manufacturing investment targets housing supply boost in Western Australia
The Western Australian Government says a $48 million investment in advanced manufacturing facilities will support faster housing delivery and improve productivity in the construction sector.
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How growth capital is helping an Australian manufacturer go global
There’s a particular kind of ingenuity that flourishes in regional Australia. Away from the noise of major business centres, founders build companies that quietly become world leaders in their field, solving deep specialised problems that global markets didn’t know could be solved. Modra Technology, based in Warragul in regional Victoria, is one of those companies.
