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Quickstep releases financial results for first half of FY23

Aerospace and composites manufacturing giant Quickstep Holdings has generated total revenue of $45.4 million for the first half of fiscal year 2023, which ended 31 December 2022.

XTEK receives new SUAS spare parts order from Australian Defence

ASX-listed international defence industry company XTEK Limited secured a $3.4 million order contract with the Australian Department of Defence for the delivery of spare parts in support of its existing Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (SUAS) fleet.

Adelaide solar panel manufacturer returns to Vietnam export market

Australian solar panel manufacturer Tindo Solar is set to export to Vietnam as the Southeast Asian nation revealed it would prioritise high-quality renewables hardware in its energy grid, the company said in a press release. 

Fonterra raises earnings and milk collection forecasts for FY25

Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has indicated that its earnings for the 2025 financial year are expected to be in the upper half of its previously forecast range of 40 to 60 cents per share. 

Global manufacturing PMI remains in contraction in September— JP Morgan

The JP Morgan Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) remained in the contraction territory at the end of the year’s third quarter, posting a 49.1 rating in September up from August’s 49.0.

Global dairy market faces slower price recovery, but remains positive: Rabobank report

Rabobank's latest sector research indicated a potentially slower-than-expected price recovery in the global dairy market, with China exhibiting reduced demand for dairy imports.

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. 

Sparc’s new Adelaide-based graphene manufacturing facility now underway

Sparc Technologies said construction has begun for its new modular and scalable manufacturing facility for graphene-based additive products in Adelaide. 

US manufacturing sees expansion in July, says Feds

The US manufacturing industry has shown growth beyond initial projections in July, according to a Reuters report citing the US Federal Reserve.  The Federal Reserve...
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