foodpro 2026 to spotlight food manufacturing innovation as industry event returns to Melbourne
foodpro 2026 will return to the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre from 26 to 29 July, bringing together Australia’s food and beverage manufacturing sector for what organisers describe as the country’s only major food processing and packaging trade event of the year.
Hanwha Defence Australia appoints new CEO with focus on manufacturing, production capability
Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA) has announced the appointment of Donghyeon (DH) Kim as its new Chief Executive Officer, with the company highlighting a continued focus on manufacturing capability, local production development, and program delivery in Australia’s defence sector.
JBS launches onsite English school to support manufacturing workforce needs
Food manufacturer JBS Foods Australia has launched an onsite English language school at its Queensland processing facility as part of an initiative aimed at addressing skills shortages across its Australian operations, according to the Australian Industry Group.
Critical minerals push continues as NSW approves Copi Mineral Sands development
The NSW Government has approved the $693 million Copi Mineral Sands Project in the State’s Far South West, in what is being positioned as a major development for Australia’s critical minerals supply chain and the energy transition.
ProPak China 2026 to showcase global processing, packaging innovations in June
Top players in the global processing and packaging industry are set to gather at ProPak China 2026, the 31st International Processing and Packaging Exhibition, in Shanghai from June 15 to 17.
ORNL boosts manufacturing precision with self-correcting 3D printing
A new manufacturing-oriented control system developed at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory is improving the reliability of large-scale 3D printing by detecting and correcting errors in real time.
SnackHQ launches new snack bar flavours amid manufacturing growth
Australian manufacturer SnackHQ has launched two new flavours of its Pick Me Up snack bar range as the company continues to expand its manufacturing and product development operations.
Manufacturing push sees Australian industry enter Virginia Class submarine supply chain, ASC says
Australian manufacturing capability is being lifted into the global submarine supply chain as more than 60 businesses progress through a national qualification program to support the build of Virginia Class submarines, according to ASC.
Additive manufacturing partnership between Metal Powder Works and Westinghouse Electric Company advances to next phase
Metal Powder Works has extended its partnership with Westinghouse Electric Company into the next phase of a multi-year development program focused on additive manufacturing applications for the nuclear sector.
Australian Made Week spotlights Aussie-made manufacturing success
Australian Made Week 2026 has highlighted the role of local manufacturing businesses and the broader impact of buying Australian-made products, according to campaign organisers at Australian Made.
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