SAI Global accepts 1bn takeover offer from Hong Kong’s Baring
Australian risk compliance services company SAI Global has accepted a $1 billion takeover from Hong Kong-based Baring Asia Private Equity.
SAI directors have unanimously backed Baring's...
New research that shows consumers want “Australian Made” gets a thumbs up from Australian...
The latest research from Colmar Brunton, an international market research agency, has revealed that “Australian made” has made a jump to the third most...
Smart fabrics are becoming reality thanks to 3D printing
Smart functional fabrics without limitations resulting from motion, folding and wearing are becoming reality thanks to Nano Dimension's unique AgCite™ Silver Nanoparticle conductive ink...
Fonterra posts strong increase in profit despite ongoing milk price crisis
Fonterra has announced a 65% increase in net profit after tax to $834 million for the financial year ended 31 July 2016 despite ongoing...
Swanson Industries buys Australia’s Waratah Engineering
Swanson Industries has agreed to buy Australia’s Waratah Engineering, a New South Wales based specialist in remanufacturing longwall roof support systems and mobile equipment.
Swanson...
Queensland manufacturers keen to pursue new opportunities in the sector, according Treasurer Pitt
The Productivity Commission’s inquiry into Queensland’s manufacturing sector has been welcomed by manufacturers across the state, said Acting Premier and Treasurer Curtis Pitt.
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Romar Engineering & CSIRO boost 3D printing capabilities for medical and aerospace sectors
Australian toolmaking and rapid prototyping company Romar Engineering has joined forces with CSIRO to produce new advanced manufacturing products for the medical and aerospace...
New manufacturing inquiry to unlock untapped potential for QLD’s agri-food sector
Acting Premier and Treasurer Curtis has asked the Queensland Productivity Commission to conduct an inquiry that will give Central Queensland’s agricultural sector a say...
Rio Tinto & GE forge five-year partnership to enhance Pilbara rail operations
Rio Tinto has handed global industrial leader General Electric (GE) a five-year contract to provide maintenance services and support for its vast locomotive network...
Australia’s first commercial EV fast-charging station deployed in Queensland
Energy retailer Locality Planning Energy (LPE) has announced the deployment of the first super-fast, commercial electric vehicle (EV) charging station in Australia.
According to the...
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Beyond insights: How CRM solutions are transforming the manufacturing industry
The global manufacturing sector is witnessing a seismic shift in its automation approach as companies worldwide, big or small, grapple with the ongoing labour shortage and skills gap within the industry.
