Friday, August 21, 2026

New orders drag down Australian manufacturing PMI in May— Judo Bank

The health of Australia’s manufacturing industry has continued to see a downturn in May, with the headline seasonally adjusted Judo Bank Australia Manufacturing PMI posting a 48.4, up from April’s 48.0. 

Aluminium Revolutionary Chassis Company receives funding from Macquarie Group and Origin Energy to accelerate...

Aluminium Revolutionary Chassis Company (ARCC), the developer and manufacturer of Australia’s first lightweight bolted aluminium city bus chassis, has secured strategic investment from Macquarie Group and Origin Energy.

Manufacturing among sectors supporting Australia’s rise in new capex, ABS says

Australia’s manufacturing sector featured prominently in the latest increase in business investment, with new capital expenditure rising 6.4 per cent in the September quarter, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

Alcoa reports Q4 2023 earnings with focus on cost reduction, production curtailment

In the wake of Alcoa Corp's fourth-quarter 2023 earnings release, ASX-listed Alumina Limited has highlighted key developments in the AWAC joint venture and underscores the company's commitment to navigating the challenging market conditions.

Austal delivers 4th Cape-Class Patrol Boat to Australian Navy

Austal Australia has completed the fourth delivery of Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats (ECCPBs) to the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). 

Australia’s annual wage growth hits record high

The Australian Bureau of Statistics’ (ABS) reported Wage Price Index (WPI) for the December quarter showed an increase in wages of 3.3 per cent yearly and 0.8 per cent from the September quarter.

ClearVue bags $2m gov’t grant to manufacture key components

Smart building materials company ClearVue Technologies is set to receive a $2 million grant through Western Australia’s Investment Attraction Fund to advance its manufacturing operations. 

S&P Global: Manufacturing activity strengthens in Australia as production returns to growth in July

Australia's manufacturing sector showed tentative signs of recovery in July, with output and new orders returning to growth and employment rising at the fastest pace since January, according to the latest S&P Global Australia Manufacturing PMI.

Cicada Innovations signs partnership with India’s mach33.aero to bolster international space collaboration

Cicada Innovation’s National Space Industry Hub has ventured into a partnership with India-based deep tech incubator mach33.aero to establish a bilateral international space collaboration...

VEEM reports record financial results for FY24: NPAT soars by 70% to $7M

VEEM, a prominent designer and manufacturer of high-technology marine propulsion and stabilisation systems, has announced record financial results for the year ending 30 June 2024. 
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