New milk powder plant opens at Tantanoola, SA
The Blue Lake Dairy Group (BLDG) officially opened its new processing plant at Tantanoola in the southeast of South Australia.
Premier Jay Weatherill, who attended...
Southern Prospect wins contract to deliver Metro’s new bus fleet
Wynyard-based manufacturer Southern Prospect has won a Tasmanian Government contract to deliver Metro’s 100 new buses in a move expected to create 40 full...
New Platform Technology Program to drive industry growth in Queensland
A new Queensland Government program announced on Wednesday will see key Queensland industries implement cutting-edge technology to grow and create jobs.
Part of the Queensland...
Alcoa Corp to permanently shut down Suralco alumina refinery and bauxite mines
Alcoa Corp. announced that it will permanently close the Suralco alumina refinery and bauxite mines in Suriname which have been fully curtailed since November...
Australian PMI®: Australian manufacturing enters New Year on a high note
The Australian manufacturing sector ended 2016 on a positive note having registered its third consecutive month of expansion.
The Ai Group’s performance of manufacturing index...
Hills sells home living brand to AMES
Hills Limited announced that it has reached an agreement with AMES Australasia to take over the manufacture and sale of Hills Home Living (HLL)...
ACCC flooded with consumer guarantee complaints over the festive period
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has received more than 20,000 submissions from shoppers complaining about consumer guarantees.
ACCC Acting Chair Dr Michael Schaper...
BUBS Australia lists on the ASX
Infant formula manufacturer BUBS Australia Limited has listed on The Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) and will trade under the ASX code BUB.
The relisting of...
QUT researchers develop in-car human machine interface to improve fuel efficiency and road safety
Road safety researchers at QUT are developing a new in-vehicle technology that provides real-time advice and feedback to improve safety and reduce fuel consumption.
Designed...
SAGE Automation to relocate to Tonsley innovation precinct in 2017
SAGE Automation announced that it will be moving its South Australian office to the Tonsley innovation precinct in 2017.
“The move, supported by the South...
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Beyond Insights: Building trust into digital transformation technologies
Digital transformation technologies are experiencing a gold rush in the manufacturing industry, not just in Australia but beyond. However, amid this surge in cutting-edge tech and automation processes, a fundamental element remains crucial: trust.
