Mazda Australia, Infinitev spearhead circular EV economy in collaborative effort
Mazda Australia and Infinitev have joined forces to pioneer a circular economy for EV batteries with a focus on delivering cutting-edge battery lifecycle management services that emphasise reuse, repurpose, and recycling solutions.
Future of Victorian fashion manufacturing hinges on strategic investments, says report
New research from the Australian Fashion Council and Epson Australia highlights the critical juncture of Victoria’s nearly $1 billion fashion manufacturing industry, detailing both its current and future value.
Australia’s NIOA buys American firearm manufacturer Barrett
Queensland-based global defence contractor NIOA has acquired industry-leading rifle design and manufacturing company Barrett Firearms.
Advanced manufacturing projects backed in $22M Defence grants round
Australian manufacturing businesses are among 60 companies to receive more than $22 million in funding through the latest round of the Australian Government's Defence Industry Development Grants (DIDG) program, with the investment aimed at strengthening sovereign defence capability, expanding production and supporting skilled jobs.
Qld Government announces multibillion investment in train manufacturing
The Queensland Government has announced a $7.1 billion investment to boost the state’s train manufacturing industry and build 65 trains in Maryborough.
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Top construction giants join Robotics Australia Group to boost automation in the sector
Robotics Australia Group (RAG) has announced that leading construction companies Laing O’Rourke and John Holland have signed on as industry sponsors, aiming to drive the advancement of robotics and automation technologies in the Australian construction sector.
New $600M defence contract with Boeing to create 350 jobs in Queensland
Australian Defence said its new $600 million contract extension with Boeing Defence Australia will create more than 350 local jobs in Queensland.
Orica’s Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub moves forward following final investment decision
Australia's manufacturing sector is set to receive a renewable hydrogen boost after the Albanese Government announced chemical manufacturer Orica has reached a final investment decision (FID) on a $432 million project to produce and use renewable hydrogen at its Hunter Valley operations.
Aussie startup partners with Tetra Pak to launch new sustainably packaged water
Australian startup The Boxed Beverage Company has teamed up with food and beverage packaging giant Tetra Pak for the launch of Waterbox, a sustainably-packaged alkaline water sourced from Cottonwood Springs in Victoria.
BAE Systems kickstarts manufacturing of proof-of-concept mast for Hunter class frigates
BAE Systems Australia’s team in Henderson, Western Australia, has begun construction work on the proof-of-concept mast for the Hunter Class Frigate Program.
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How growth capital is helping an Australian manufacturer go global
There’s a particular kind of ingenuity that flourishes in regional Australia. Away from the noise of major business centres, founders build companies that quietly become world leaders in their field, solving deep specialised problems that global markets didn’t know could be solved. Modra Technology, based in Warragul in regional Victoria, is one of those companies.
