KONGSBERG Australia reports LEED Platinum certification for South Australia facility
KONGSBERG Australia says its Mawson Lakes facility in South Australia has achieved Platinum certification under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) v4.1 Building Design and Construction: New Construction category.Â
$1.4B Clean Energy Fund to drive WA renewable projects and infrastructure
The Western Australian government says it will establish a $1.4 billion Clean Energy Fund to support a range of projects aimed at expanding access to clean, affordable and reliable energy across the State, particularly in the South West.
Drilling equipment manufacturer Metzke announces East Rockingham expansion
Drilling equipment manufacturer Metzke has announced a $22 million investment in a new advanced manufacturing facility in East Rockingham, Western Australia, as the company said it seeks to expand its manufacturing capacity and support future growth.
Amcor expands manufacturing footprint with $35M Malaysian healthcare packaging facility
ASX-listed global packaging company Amcor has expanded its manufacturing presence in Southeast Asia with the opening of an advanced healthcare packaging coating facility in Subang Jaya, Selangor, supported by an investment of more than $35 million.
IperionX highlights manufacturing ramp-up as titanium operations move to continuous production
IperionX has reported progress in its titanium operations, with manufacturing activity increasing during the March 2026 quarter as its Virginia facility transitioned to continuous production and scaled product development.
Manufacturing-led growth as Queensland launches first graphite-to-anode site
The Queensland Government says manufacturing is set to play a central role in the state’s critical minerals ambitions, following the opening of what it describes as Australia’s first facility to convert raw graphite into battery-ready material in Townsville.
$8M funding to expand WA paper and cardboard recycling capacity
The Western Australian Government says the state’s paper and cardboard recycling capacity is set to expand following a $7.92 million joint funding package from the Albanese and Cook Governments to upgrade infrastructure at the Canning Vale Materials Recovery Facility.
First Graphene reports manufacturing success in low-carbon roof tile trial
A manufacturing-focused production trial of graphene-enhanced cement roof tiles has delivered reductions in carbon emissions and material use.
Capral highlights role in Safetylyne manufacturing
Manufacturing of engineered building access systems is a key part of Safetylyne’s work, according to Capral Aluminium, which has highlighted the long-running relationship as an example of how Australian aluminium manufacturing supports safety-focused infrastructure solutions.
Manufacturing outlook for 2026 shaped by AI, sustainability and workforce change – Sandvik Coromant
Manufacturing transformation is accelerating as 2026 begins, with sustainability, digitalization and skills development reshaping global industry priorities, according to cutting tools and manufacturing solutions provider Sandvik Coromant.Â
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Xometry CEO Sanjeev Singh Sahni on how AI and digital networks are reshaping manufacturing supply chains
Australian manufacturers have long competed against distance. In an exclusive interview with Australian Manufacturing, Xometry CEO Sanjeev Singh Sahni discusses how AI can help manufacturers access more production capacity and simplify traditionally email-driven supply chains.
