Victorian tissue manufacturer adopts Rockwell Automation control system
Encore Tissue, an Australian manufacturer of toilet paper and paper towels, has boosted production efficiency and reliability at its Victorian facility by upgrading to Rockwell Automation’s PlantPAx Distributed Control System (DCS).
Return and Earn expands in Randwick with new Maroubra machine
Randwick residents now have greater access to recycling facilities with the opening of a new Return and Earn machine at Pacific Square in Maroubra.
NSW gov’t funds $650K hydrogen safety research at University of Wollongong
The NSW Government has announced a $650,000 grant to the University of Wollongong (UOW) to lead a two-year research project aimed at improving hydrogen pipeline safety, bolstering the Illawarra’s role in the nation’s emerging hydrogen industry.
Manufacturing alliance opposes work-from-home push for industry
The South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance (SEMMA) has urged the Victorian Government to reconsider any move to apply work-from-home legislation to the manufacturing sector, warning it could undermine a $54 billion economic hub that employs more than 283,000 people.
HMA: Local manufacturers key to Australia’s renewable energy push
The Hunter Region’s manufacturing sector is playing a central role in Australia’s transition to clean energy, according to the Hunter Manufacturing Awards (HMA).
NSW’s Return and Earn hits 14 billion containers recycled
The Return and Earn scheme in New South Wales has surpassed 14 billion drink containers recycled since its launch in December 2017.
Manufacturing boost as Australian gov’t backs $50M lithium investment
The Australian Government, through the National Reconstruction Fund (NRF), has committed $50 million to support the ramp-up and underground transition of Liontown Resources’ Kathleen Valley Lithium Operation in Western Australia.
Finalists announced for 2025 Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards
The Victorian Government has revealed the finalists for the 2025 Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards, with winners set to be announced at a gala dinner on 9 October at the Palladium at Crown.
DMFG Solutions joins AML3D to advance European manufacturing expansion
AML3D Limited has expanded its presence in Europe’s manufacturing sector with the appointment of Germany-based DMFG Solutions GmbH as a non-exclusive distribution partner for a two-year term.
Manufacturing compliance key as EV range data reassures drivers, says EVC
The Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) says the latest real-world driving range data for electric vehicles (EVs) demonstrates they can easily meet the daily transport needs of Australians, while supporting domestic manufacturing opportunities and reducing air pollution.
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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.
