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Pacific Energy acquires Australia’s first public hydrogen refuelling station

Pacific Energy, Australia’s foremost provider of green hydrogen production and refuelling facilities, announced the acquisition of the Canberra Hydrogen Refuelling Facility from ActewAGL.

Austal secures $150M contract to build two additional patrol boats for Border Force

Austal Limited has been awarded a contract extension to build two additional Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats (ECCPBs) for the Australian Border Force (ABF), in a deal valued at approximately A$150.3 million, the company said.

CPB Contractors awarded $200M Fleurieu Connections Main South Road Duplication project

The South Australian Government has selected CIMIC Group’s CPB Contractors, in partnership with the Fleurieu Connections Alliance, to deliver Stage 2 of the Main South Road Duplication (MSRD2) Project. 

$52M boost to power NSW’s renewable manufacturing push

The NSW Government has announced a $52 million investment aimed at strengthening the state’s renewable manufacturing sector, with the funding expected to unlock more than 100 construction jobs and create 67 ongoing positions.

Thales Australia opens new advanced manufacturing facility in Lithgow

Thales Australia has officially opened its new advanced manufacturing facility in Lithgow in regional New South Wales, marking a significant milestone in the company’s efforts to transform the site into an advanced manufacturing 4.0 and integration hub for precision manufacturing. 

Kathmandu unveils activewear line using carbon recycling tech

New Zealand outdoor brand Kathmandu is setting new standards in sustainable product innovation with the launch of its all-new outdoor activewear line, crafted using cutting-edge carbon recycling technology. 

Dassault Systèmes to launch two new 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS offers for students and makers

Dassault Systèmes, a developer of 3D design software, has announced the upcoming launch of two new cloud-based offers on its 3DEXPERIENCE platform. 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for...

Collie steel manufacturing project secures east coast partnership, adds $40m facility

Generation Steel has announced a new east coast supply partnership and plans to add a $40 million cut and bend facility to its proposed Collie Green Steel Mill in Western Australia, expanding the project's manufacturing capacity and lifting its estimated value to $850 million.

NT roofing company Steeline receives Advanced Manufacturing Ecosystem Funding

Steeline GRP, the largest steel roll former in the Northern Territory, is the latest grant recipient of co-investment under the Advanced Manufacturing Ecosystem Fund (AMEF), securing $800,000 to support the integration of new manufacturing equipment to scale up the company’s operations. 

$65 million unveiled to back new ARC training centres, research hubs

Eight new Australian Research Council (ARC) Industrial Transformation Training Centres and five new ARC Industrial Transformation Research Hubs are sharing more than $64.8 million in funding to train Australia’s next generation of research professionals and support projects aimed at generating real-world outcomes. 
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Manufacturers should do this sooner rather than later, says precision engineer

Australian precision engineering and industrial instrumentation company CENMAC implemented ERP software when it was still a one-man operation. “I couldn’t imagine us growing to this size without MRPeasy,” says Jason Ford, Founder.