Small defence industry manufacturer achieves maiden export success
Brisbane-based GaardTech is gearing up for its first export of advanced training systems as part of a trial with the British Army.
The veteran-owned defence...
Manufacturing shrinks in September, according to report
Ai Group's Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) fell by 2.6 points to 46.7 in September, dragged down by the Melbourne lockdown, which resulted...
Med-tech start-up to manufacture needle-free vaccine technology in Qld
Brisbane-based med-tech company Vaxxas will create up to 140 new manufacturing jobs over 10 years with support from the Palaszczuk Government.
Vaxxas, a UniQuest spin-out...
Aussie manufacturer launches innovative road tanker in North America
In a first for the North American market, Australian advanced composite manufacturer Omni Tanker and its US partner MAC Liquid Tank Trailer (MAC LTT)...
CSIRO to cut its carbon emissions by half with renewable PPA
CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, is looking to halve its carbon emissions from electricity with the signing of a 10-year renewable power purchase agreement...
ABB welcomes $1.5bn boost to Australia’s manufacturing sector
Technology leader ABB has welcomed the announcement that the Federal Government will invest 1.5 billion into the manufacturing sector as part of its JobMaker...
EOS to supply new remote weapon stations for ADF
Defence technology company Electro Optic System (EOS) has secured a $94 million contract to supply 251 Remote Weapons Stations (RWS) for ADF’s protected mobility...
Osborne digital naval shipyard complete and ready for handover
BAE Systems’ subsidiary ASC Shipbuilding is in the final stages taking control of the Osborne South Naval Shipyard, which is now complete and on...
Four Queensland companies win gas exploration tenders
Four Queensland gas companies have been awarded tenders for gas exploration on over 3000km2 of new acreage in central and south-west Queensland.
Comet Ridge, Senex...
Austal appoints new Chief Operation Officer
Austal has announced the appointment of Ian McMillan to the position of Chief Operating Officer of Austal Australia, effective January 2021, following the transition...
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Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 to make Brisbane debut
Australia’s leading advanced manufacturing showcase, Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW), is set to return in 2026, marking its first-ever event in Brisbane.
