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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.

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 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.

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.

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.

A manufacturing-focused production trial of graphene-enhanced cement roof tiles has delivered reductions in carbon emissions and material use.

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 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. 

Swan Hill Rural City Council has joined a coalition of 33 councils across Victoria in launching the “Let’s Be Clear on Glass” campaign, calling on the State Government to delay the proposed rollout of a fourth kerbside bin dedicated to glass recycling and instead expand the state’s Container Deposit Scheme.

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is providing up to $38.1 million to support a lower-emissions lithium processing demonstration plant in Western Australia, aimed at strengthening domestic manufacturing in critical minerals.