Wood manufacturing in Hunter identified as a high risk industry by WorkCover NSW
With 70 serious workplace injuries costing the industry $1.4 million in the past three years, wood manufacturing in Hunter, New South Wales is one...
Australian manufacturing index shows activity decline in July
The latest industry index from the Australian Industry Group (AI Group) shows that manufacturing activity once again declined in July, falling by 7.6 points...
Elders sells Futuris Automotive for A$69
Elders Limited has sold its car interiors business Futuris Automotive to US private equity firm Clearlake Capital Group for A$69 million.
Proceeds from the sale...
SPC asks for tariffs on imported fruit products and canned tomatoes; launches own brand...
SPC Ardmona (SPCA) has forwarded a proposal to the Productivity Commission asking for emergency tariffs to be imposed on imported multi-serve fruit products and...
Incitec Pivot announces overhaul of global manufacturing beginning October
Fertilizer and explosives maker Incitec Pivot has announced a restructuring of its global manufacturing operations.
According to Incitec Pivot’s media release via the Australian Securities...
Health groups say cost of adding star rating to food packaging is nothing compared...
A new regulation that will force changes to the way goods are labeled in Australia has spawned a serious debate between the members of...
Capital injection helps Pacific Services Group strengthen its operations across Australia
Pacific Services Group (PSG), a leading Australian switchboard manufacturer, has received a $10 million capital injection from its existing investors and has reached an...
Coalition confirms cutting off support for automotive industry
Shadow Treasurer Joe Hockey has confirmed that the Coalition Government will cut off its financial support for the Australian automotive industry.
The Guardian reports that...
History shows that manufacturing has the capacity to bounce back after mining boom says...
A new study released by the Grattan Institute is giving hope to the ailing Australian manufacturing industry after it has found that manufacturing has...
Keeping Holden investment in Australia is Industry Minister Carr’s top priority
Industry and Innovation Minister Senator Kim Carr has reassured members of the Australian manufacturing industry that keeping Holden in Australia is his first priority,...
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