Boral expands ops with acquisition of Victorian sand quarries
Boral has announced the completion of its acquisition of Sand Supplies Pty Ltd, a move that secures access to two sand quarries in Victoria, located approximately 100km south-east of Melbourne, as revealed in a media release.
DroneShield invests $13M in manufacturing and R&D expansion to meet global defence demand
DroneShield is set to bolster its manufacturing and research capabilities with a $13 million investment aimed at expanding its footprint in Australia and abroad, amid rising global demand for counter-drone technologies.
New Samsara Eco facility advances circular plastics manufacturing
Samsara Eco has opened its first commercial-scale plant in Jerrabomberra, regional New South Wales, marking what the company describes as a major step forward in circular plastics manufacturing.
Australian steel manufacturer joins Virginia-class submarine supply chain
Australian industry has reached a new milestone under AUKUS, with Australian-made steel set to be used to build US Navy Virginia-class submarines for the first time, according to the Australian Submarine Agency.
Hazer advances graphite commercialisation with battery-grade purity milestone
Hazer Group has announced that independent testing has confirmed its graphite can be upgraded to more than 99.99% purity using thermal purification, marking a step forward in the company's efforts to develop higher-value applications for its graphite co-product.
Aussie workers still battling high injury and illness rates, report finds
New data from Safe Work Australia’s Key Work Health and Safety Statistics Australia 2024 reveals that Australian workers continue to face significant risks in the workplace, with 200 workers fatally injured in 2023.
Moderna establishes mRNA Regional Research Centre, HQ in Melbourne
Biotechnology giant Moderna is opening a Regional Research Centre and Headquarters in Melbourne, boosting advancements in the local mRNA industry in Victoria.
Hyperion lands manufacturing contract for modular 3D-printed tiny home
Manufacturing innovation is at the centre of a new housing project, with Hyperion Systems, an Australian advanced manufacturing company, confirming a contract for a modular tiny home built from recycled plastic.
Australian Manufacturing Week 2023 back in Melbourne
The Australian manufacturing industry is set to convene at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on 9 May for the Australian Manufacturing Week 2023.
Additive manufacturing specialist Titomic buys leading European cold spray technology company
Australian 3D-printing specialist Titomic Limited has announced the acquisition of leading European cold spray technology company, Dycomet Europe B.V.
Located in the Netherlands, Dycomet has...
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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.
