Australia’s manufacturing PMI hits near three-year high in August – S&P Global
Australia’s manufacturing sector expanded at its fastest pace in nearly three years in August, with stronger demand and a rebound in exports driving higher output, according to the latest S&P Global data.
Australian manufacturing PMI drops further in October – Judo Bank
Australia’s manufacturing sector saw further contractions in October after the rate of new orders dropped amid worsening demand conditions, according to the latest Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI) data from Judo Bank.
PPK Group acquires interest in lithium battery manufacturer PowerPlus Energy
PPK Group Limited, a technology incubation and commercialisation, has completed the acquisition of majority interest in PowerPlus Energy (PPE), Australia’s largest privately-owned lithium battery manufacturer.
Saunders International acquires Automation IT to expand tech infrastructure
Saunders International, a construction engineering company, has acquired Automation IT, a specialist automation and control systems engineering business, in a push to expand the former’s capabilities across industrial automation and technology solutions.
Dronamics taps Quickstep for manufacturing, delivery of Black Swan drones
Quickstep Holdings’ Aerostructures business has secured a contract to manufacture and deliver Black Swan unmanned cargo aircraft for Europe-based cargo drone airline Dronamics.
ReNu Energy invests in Vaulta’s recyclable battery casing technology
ASX-listed company ReNu Energy is expanding its renewable and clean energy portfolio with a $1 million investment in Australian battery casing tech company Vaulta.
Austal reports strong growth, eyes further expansion in 2025
Austal Limited has reported strong financial growth in the first half of the 2025 financial year, with earnings exceeding expectations and a record order book supporting future expansion.
Australia’s manufacturing sector records first contraction of 2025, S&P Global reports
Australia’s manufacturing sector contracted for the first time this year, as new orders declined both domestically and overseas, according to the latest S&P Global Australia Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI).
Matrix wins contract to manufacture drilling riser buoyancy modules for TransOcean
Matrix Composites & Engineering has received a contract, projected to be valued at $4 million, to supply offshore drilling contractor TransOcean with drilling riser buoyancy modules.
Saunders to overhaul bp’s biofuel storage in Western Australia
Engineering and construction company Saunders International Limited has secured a $42 million contract to provide tank refurbishment and modification services for bp’s renewable fuels project in Western Australia.
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