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Defence considers $1B missile program investment

The Department of Defence announced Tuesday this week plans to make a $1 billion investment into advanced guided weapons for the Navy under Project...

Celebrating 45 years as Orora veteran shares insights on manufacturing advancements

Orora’s Revesby beverage can manufacturing plant has recently celebrated a milestone in sustainable manufacturing, honoring Horst Drechsler, an engineer who has dedicated 45 years to the company. 

CSIRO spearheads new Government-backed project to fast track COVID-19 treatments

A CSIRO-led project has received $1 million in funding from the Australian Government’s Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF), to identify new treatments for COVID-19,...

CIMIC’s Sedgman buys Canadian engineering and metallurgy company Novopro

Sedgman, a CIMIC Group subsidiary, has acquired Novopro Projects Inc, a Canadian engineering and metallurgy firm that provides technical services and process equipment to projects in North America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Australia.

Weld Australia joins forces with global leaders to future-proof manufacturing

Weld Australia has announced a strategic partnership with two leading welding technology organisations, EWI and the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) Group, in a move designed to strengthen the country’s manufacturing sector.

Gov’t funding to help Australian firms meet US submarine manufacturing standards

The Australian Government has announced a $19 million investment to support Australian manufacturers seeking to secure contracts within the United States submarine industrial base through the Australian Submarine Supplier Qualification (AUSSQ) Pilot program.

EOS secures Western European contract to deliver Slinger counter-drone systems

Electro Optic Systems is delivering its Slinger counter-drone systems to Diehl Defence in Germany as part of a $15 million contract. 

Alcoa reports Q4 2023 earnings with focus on cost reduction, production curtailment

In the wake of Alcoa Corp's fourth-quarter 2023 earnings release, ASX-listed Alumina Limited has highlighted key developments in the AWAC joint venture and underscores the company's commitment to navigating the challenging market conditions.

SoftIron launches Australia’s first-ever advanced computer manufacturing facility

SoftIron has opened Australia’s first-ever component-level IT infrastructure manufacturing facility in Sydney, bringing Australia one step closer towards developing its first sovereign capability in critical technology. 

Beston announces major contract win, CEO resignation

Food, beverage, & wellness firm Beston Global has announced a multimillion cheese supply agreement with ‘one of the world’s leading food companies operating in...
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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.