Global manufacturing activity rebounds in August, JP Morgan reports
Global manufacturing conditions showed signs of recovery in August, with output, new orders, and employment all returning to growth, according to the latest JP Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI.
Australia’s manufacturing growth eases as PMI slips to 51.4 in September
Australia’s manufacturing sector continued to expand in September, although at a slower pace, according to the latest S&P Global Australia Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) report.
3D Systems sets forth an enhanced proposal to merge with Stratasys
3D Systems has submitted an improved proposal to Stratasys' Board of Directors, which would combine the firms in a cash and stock transaction, converting each Stratasys ordinary share into $7.50 in cash and 1.3223 newly issued shares of 3D Systems stock.
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).
Orora sees first half earnings soar to $165.8m, up 7.3%
Australia-based global packaging manufacturer Orora has announced its financial results for the half year with earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) of $165.8 million, up 7.3 per cent driven by strong earnings growth in North America and robust earnings performance in Australasia.
ARB Corp revenue slips 5.1% amid vehicle availability disruptions
ARB Corporation Limited is in the red on the release of the company’s first-half earnings, posting a 5.1 per cent sales revenue decline to $340.9 million compared with the prior period as vehicle availability continues to constrain sales in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Eurozone’s final manufacturing PMI in 2022 rises to 3-month high
Eurozone’s manufacturing sector has eased up further in the last month of 2022 following softer inflationary pressures and more stable supply-chain conditions created some respite for goods producers.
Small business optimism declines as expectations for better business conditions worsens in December
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index declined 2.1 points in December to 89.8, marking the 12th consecutive month below the 49-year average of 98.
Manufacturing slips into contraction as inflation pressures mount, S&P Global says
Australia’s manufacturing sector moved back into contraction in March, according to data from S&P Global, with the downturn driven by weaker demand and rising cost pressures linked in part to geopolitical tensions.
Queensland nanomaterials company partners with Boeing to develop space applications
Queensland-based nanomaterials company White Graphene Limited is slated to work with global manufacturing giant Boeing after winning the Sustainability in Space Pitch Competition and clinching $100,000 in funding.
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