James Hardie announces manufacturing network optimisation, plans US plant closures
James Hardie Industries plc said it will move to reshape its manufacturing network by closing two US manufacturing facilities, as the building materials company pursues efficiency improvements and cost reductions across its operations.
Manufacturing priorities underpin new details of Australia’s Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve
Manufacturing supply chains are set to be a key focus of the Albanese Government’s newly detailed $1.2 billion Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve, which aims to secure minerals essential to Australia’s economy, national security and domestic manufacturing capability.
IperionX moves ahead with titanium manufacturing expansion after final US funding
IperionX has received the final USD 4.6 million tranche of US government funding to support the scale-up of titanium manufacturing at its Virginia facility, alongside a transfer of titanium scrap intended to strengthen domestic manufacturing capacity for the defence industrial base.
Hazer partners with Kemira to test low-emissions carbon in water treatment
Hazer Group has entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Finnish chemicals company Kemira to assess the potential industrial application of Hazer’s methane pyrolysis technology.
Advanced manufacturing takes centre stage in $1 billion Bradfield City development
A major manufacturing facility will form the cornerstone of a $1 billion development deal for Bradfield City, the new urban precinct in South West Sydney, the New South Wales Government announced.
Manufacturing sector explores cocoa-free chocolate as volatility reshapes confectionery production, Rabobank says
Manufacturing strategies in the global confectionery sector are beginning to shift as manufacturers explore cocoa-free chocolate options to manage heightened volatility in cocoa supply and pricing, according to new research from Rabobank.
BlueScope to distribute $438M following recent divestments
BlueScope will return $438 million in surplus cash to shareholders through a special dividend of $1.00 per share, the company announced, citing proceeds from recent asset sales and property transactions.
AIBN research advances manufacturing of “breathing” batteries for clean energy, carbon capture
Brisbane researchers are advancing manufacturing technologies for a novel “breathing” battery that stores renewable energy while capturing carbon dioxide, offering potential solutions to two major industrial challenges.
Altech relocates Silumina Anodes R&D laboratory from Perth to Germany
Altech Batteries Ltd has announced it will relocate and reposition its Silumina Anodes battery materials research and development laboratory from Perth to Germany, aligning it more closely with the company’s pilot plant operations in Saxony.
Queenslanders smash 50 million container return record in a week
Queenslanders returned more than 50 million eligible drink containers in a single week in December, setting a new record for the state’s container refund scheme, according to Container Exchange.
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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.
