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Aussie manufacturing PMI re-enters contractionary territory in February – Judo Bank

Market conditions in Australia’s manufacturing sector deteriorated in February due to sharper falls in output and volumes of outstanding business amid a quicker decline in new orders. 

Manufacturing growth slows in February as S&P Global PMI signals softer expansion

Australia’s manufacturing sector remained in expansion in February, but growth lost momentum as new orders slowed and output edged into contraction, according to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI®) data released by S&P Global.

Australian manufacturing sector faces steepest decline since May 2020, Judo Bank PMI shows

The latest data released by Judo Bank reveals a concerning trend for Australia's manufacturing sector, as conditions deteriorated at the fastest rate since May 2020.

Sparc on track for initial commercial production with ecosparc commission

Sparc Technologies has commissioned its graphene additive product, ecosparc, at its commercial production facility in Adelaide, South Australia.

AML3D secures $3m via shares placement

Metal additive manufacturing company AML3D said it raised $3 million through a placement of shares to a range of sophisticated investors. 

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). 

Eurozone Manufacturing PMI remains in contraction territory in January

The latest S&P Global Eurozone Manufacturing PMI reading rose for a third successive month to 48.8 in January, up from 47.8 in December. 

XTEK’s HighCom inks int’l partnership to supply combat helmets to Indian Defence

XTEK Limited’s HighCom Armour Solutions has ventured into a partnership with Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) to help deliver advanced Level III Rifle Combat Helmets to the Indian Defence market. 

AML3D posts record quarterly cash receipts amid boost in ARCEMY sales

Wire additive manufacturing developer AML3D Limited has received more than $1 million in customer cash receipts, setting a new quarterly earnings record for the company. 

Aluminium company Capral posts strong results for 1H 2023

Aluminium extruder and distributor Capral Limited has posted its financial report for the first half of 2023, outlining strong results that went beyond expectations. 
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