State funding backs 11 Victorian manufacturers in defence supply chain push
The Victorian Government has awarded more than $800,000 to 11 Victorian manufacturers to help them compete for defence industry contracts, as part of its ongoing effort to strengthen the state’s role in Australia’s defence supply chain.
Australian company tests high-accuracy navigation in Finland mine
Advanced Navigation has announced that it has demonstrated high-precision underground positioning without the use of fixed infrastructure or GNSS, achieving consistent results in Europe’s deepest underground mine in Pyhäjärvi, Finland.
SIG wine bag-in-box earns APR recognition for recyclability
SIG has announced that its SIG Terra RecShield BD bag-in-box package for wine, featuring the SIG Terra FlexTap, has received APR Design for Recyclability Recognition from the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR).
Industry calls for clear strategy and funding to advance AUKUS Pillar 2
The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) has released a report outlining what it describes as essential next steps for ensuring the success of AUKUS Pillar 2, the trilateral security arrangement between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States aimed at jointly developing advanced defence capabilities.
BioPak acquires Bygreen to boost sustainable packaging portfolio
BioPak has announced it has acquired Queensland-based packaging company Bygreen, in a move the company says will further strengthen its portfolio of sustainable packaging solutions.
Manufacturing excellence spotlighted at Queensland apprentice awards
The Queensland Government has recognised two female apprentices for their contributions to the state’s manufacturing sector at the 2025 Women in Manufacturing Apprentice Awards.
Neurizon begins manufacturing first NUZ-001 registration batch for NDA submission
Neurizon Therapeutics Limited has announced it has commenced manufacturing the first registration batch of NUZ-001 tablets, marking what it described as a significant milestone in its pathway toward regulatory submission and commercialisation.
Hazer secures patent filings for pure graphite manufacturing process
Hazer Group Ltd has announced it has secured national filings for a key patent family protecting its electrochemical purification process, enabling the production of battery-grade graphite with a purity exceeding 99.9 per cent without damaging the material’s morphology.
ClearVue founder Victor Rosenberg steps down as chairman
ClearVue Technologies Limited has announced that its Non-Executive Chairman and Founder, Victor Rosenberg, has stepped down from his role effective immediately, transitioning to the position of Non-Executive Director as part of his retirement plans.
Weld Australia urges industry support to grow inmate literacy program
Weld Australia has called for greater support from industry and community organisations to help expand the Buddy Up Program, an initiative aimed at improving literacy among people in prison through peer-led learning.
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How growth capital is helping an Australian manufacturer go global
There’s a particular kind of ingenuity that flourishes in regional Australia. Away from the noise of major business centres, founders build companies that quietly become world leaders in their field, solving deep specialised problems that global markets didn’t know could be solved. Modra Technology, based in Warragul in regional Victoria, is one of those companies.
