WA gov’t backs Bridgewest with $2M to boost medical manufacturing
Global pharmaceutical company Bridgewest is set to expand its operations in Bentley, transforming the former Pfizer-owned facility into a hub for medical product manufacturing, owing to a $2 million investment from the Western Australian Government.
Australian-first vanadium battery project planned for Kalgoorlie
The Cook Labor Government has announced plans to invest $150 million in a 50-megawatt vanadium battery in Kalgoorlie, aiming to enhance energy security in the Goldfields region while supporting local job creation.
Manufacturing centre launched to help SME food businesses improve packaging and reduce waste
A new national initiative has been launched to help Australian small and medium-sized food and beverage manufacturers adopt more sustainable packaging and processing solutions while reducing food loss and waste, according to End Food Waste Australia.
Murray Meds to export medicinal cannabis oils to Europe
Victoria-based medicinal cannabis producer Murray Meds has signed a three-year supply agreement with London-based pharmaceuticals distribution company The Armour Group (TAG) for the sale...
Altech unveils 55% higher capacity anode for lithium-ion batteries
Altech Batteries has announced a milestone in its Silumina Anodes technology, achieving an average 55 per cent increase in lithium battery anode energy capacity, building on its previous 30 per cent improvement.
Australia and Japan partner on laser satellite communications
The University of South Australia (UniSA) has announced a new partnership with Adelaide-based space start-up RapidBeam and Japanese space technology company Warpspace to advance laser satellite communications.
Redflow’s battery tech tops list for 6.6MWh US project grant
Brisbane-based battery manufacturer Redflow Limited has been designated as the preferred energy storage technology for a pioneering project recommended for grant negotiation by the California Energy Commission (CEC).
CSIRO highlights opportunities in graphite manufacturing for clean energy
Manufacturing graphite for battery use is emerging as a key focus in Australia’s efforts to support clean energy and technology supply chains, according to CSIRO.
New MICROfactorie converts waste plastics to 3D printing filament
The UNSW SMaRT Centre has partnered with IT asset management company Renew IT to transform discarded hard plastics into 3D printer feedstock.
South Australia chosen for HAMR Energy’s first Australian methanol-to-jet SAF plant
South Australia has been selected to host HAMR Energy’s proposed $700-800 million sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility, with the company confirming it has received backing from the State Government for the development.
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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.
