Nippon Paint set to acquire Australian paint manufacturer DuluxGroup
The Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) has given the nod for a multi-billion transaction that will see Nippon Paint acquire Australian paint manufacturer DuluxGroup Limited.
DuluxGroup,...
Coles takes green step forward in South Australia with compostable bags
Supermarket giant Coles announced it will be replacing single-use plastic bags with certified compostable bags in the fresh produce sections of all its South Australian stores in a bid to bolster sustainability efforts.
Quickstep appoints new Non-executive Director
Quickstep Holdings, the renowned manufacturer of advanced carbon fibre composites for the aerospace and automotive industries, has announced the appointment of Mr James Douglas...
Gov’t funding boosts Nyrstar’s plans for critical metals production in Australia
Nyrstar has secured $135 million in transitionary funding from the Australian, South Australian and Tasmanian governments to support its critical metals processing operations in Port Pirie and Hobart.
Ford to triple fusion hybrid autonomous test fleet (VIDEO)
Car giant Ford has announced plans to triple its autonomous testing fleet in order to accelerate development of its virtual driving software.
In an announcement...
Coles’ Ian McLeod aims to “cut” red tape
Coles boss Ian McLeod has called for the Productivity Commission to review obstructive red tape procedures that stifle growth and job creation processes.
According to...
A.W.Bell to deliver Australian-first defence manufacturing training project
Victorian manufacturing firm A.W.Bell has secured a $855,000 grant from the Andrews Labor Government to deliver a new defence manufacturing skills training project that...
New munitions contract to support hundreds of manufacturing jobs in Australia
Defence has announced the signing of a new agreement with Thales Australia for the continued management and operation of Australia’s munition factories in Benalla...
Orica launches new underground blasting technology
Orica has introduced its latest BlastIQ™ Underground technology, which leverages integrated digital solutions to enhance underground blasting performance.
Harvard University researchers develop flexible 3D printed soft-bodied robot (VIDEO)
Researchers from Harvard University’s Wyss Institute and the University of California at San Diego have developed a one-of-a-kind flexible and extremely durable robot with...
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Manufacturers should do this sooner rather than later, says precision engineer
Australian precision engineering and industrial instrumentation company CENMAC implemented ERP software when it was still a one-man operation. “I couldn’t imagine us growing to this size without MRPeasy,” says Jason Ford, Founder.
