Gov’t grants to help Victorian manufacturers slash energy bills
The Victorian Government is investing in the state’s manufacturing future with a $10 million grant initiative aimed at reducing energy costs, supporting local jobs, and accelerating industrial electrification in the food and beverage processing sector.
National skills bodies unite in Maryborough to advance regional manufacturing workforce
The national Jobs and Skills Council for manufacturing, the Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance (Manufacturing Alliance), has completed its first regional visit to Maryborough, Queensland, in a joint initiative with Manufacturing Skills Queensland (MSQ).
Manufacturing efficiency boosted at Abrolhos Steel with Konecranes upgrade
Western Australia’s breakbulk steel distributor, Abrolhos Steel, has upgraded its manufacturing operations in Geraldton with the installation of a new Konecranes 5-tonne CXT crane, replacing a 30-year-old unit that had become increasingly difficult to maintain.
MR Roads launches $20M asphalt manufacturing site to boost sustainable road building
A new $20 million manufacturing plant in Maryborough, Queensland, is set to bolster Australia’s commitment to sustainable infrastructure by turning waste asphalt into high-performance road surfaces.
ICN National to acquire Queensland Manufacturing Institute
The Queensland Manufacturing Institute (QMI), a key player in supporting the state’s manufacturing sector since 1993, is set to be acquired by the Industry Capability Network (ICN) National Office in a move aimed at strengthening connections between local manufacturers and major national projects.
Sparc opens solar-to-hydrogen facility at Roseworthy campus
Sparc Technologies has announced that construction of its first-of-its-kind photocatalytic water splitting (PWS) pilot plant at the University of Adelaide’s Roseworthy Campus is on schedule and within budget, with commissioning expected to commence in July 2025.
BluGlass accelerates semiconductor manufacturing with new capital raise
Semiconductor developer BluGlass Limited has raised $5.3 million through a Share Purchase Plan (SPP), boosting its total recent capital raising to $7.6 million following an earlier $2.3 million Placement to institutional and sophisticated investors.
Manufacturing set to benefit as NSW launches Investment Delivery Authority
The New South Wales Government is stepping up efforts to strengthen the state’s manufacturing and broader economic landscape by launching a new Investment Delivery Authority, backed by $17.7 million in the 2025–26 Budget.
Additive manufacturing gains ground in US Navy with Johns Hopkins collaboration
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) and the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) are partnering to advance the use of additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, in the production of critical military components, aiming to increase trust and standardisation in the technology for naval applications.
SnackHQ launches in Melbourne with in-house manufacturing focus
A new Australian manufacturing company, SnackHQ, has launched in Melbourne with a mission to transform the snack food landscape through in-house production of nutritious and great-tasting products.
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Automotive canopy and tray manufacturer manages 6,000 SKUs with self-implemented ERP
Australian automotive accessories manufacturer Trig Point self-implemented an ERP system in just three months and gained control over its unwieldy component inventory, product customizations, and production processes. “We wouldn’t be able to manage that without a system like this,” says Chris Wasylkiw, Production Engineer.
