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NT-based Katherine Joinery expands manufacturing capabilities in co-investment project

Katherine Joinery will now begin offering stainless-steel forming and laser-cutting services to its customers in the Big Rivers region in the Northern Territory. 

South Australia’s soft plastic recycling efforts bolstered by $20M investment

The Australian Government's $20 million investment in advanced recycling technology will annually divert over 14,000 tonnes of soft plastics from South Australian landfills.

Qld selects Downer as $7b train project manufacturer

The Queensland government has named engineering firm Downer as the preferred supplier to build and deliver 65 next-generation trains as part of the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program.

Exclusive battery recycling deal inked by Lithium Australia, Volvo

Lithium Australia announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Envirostream Australia, has signed an exclusive agreement with the Volvo Group Australia's Buses division that will focus on recycling end-of-life batteries from the latter’s fleet of electric and hybrid buses.

South Australia’s manufacturing sector thrives with $25M satellite investment

The Australian Government has announced a $25 million investment under the National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) to boost South Australia’s satellite manufacturing capabilities, targeting improved connectivity for some of Australia’s most remote regions.

Jemena welcomes financial expert Kate Webster as new CFO

Jemena, an energy infrastructure company with a $12.4 billion valuation, has revealed the appointment of Kate Webster as its new Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

SPC Global resets manufacturing strategy, cuts investment to $3M

SPC Global Holdings Ltd has announced it will reshape its manufacturing network following its recent merger, a move the company says is expected to deliver more than $8 million in annual savings from FY27 while reducing planned capital expenditure.

AUKUS naval leaders gather in Perth for defence summit

Western Australia's strategic significance in defence has been underscored with the announcement of the Indian Ocean Defence and Security (IODS) conference set to host the Chiefs of Navy from the three AUKUS nations.

Australian innovator EPOC Enviro unveils localised solution to tackle PFAS crisis in America

EPOC Enviro, an Australian environmental technology company, has rolled out the first US-built SAFF (Surface Active Foam Fractionation) unit from its manufacturing facility in Mooresville, North Carolina.

NSW Renewable Energy Sector Board opens manufacturing opportunities

The NSW Government unveiled today the State's first Renewable Energy Sector Board – boosting local job and manufacturing opportunities with stronger renewables commitments. “We have...
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