New program on technology innovations added to the Workplace Health & Safety Show
The organisers of the 2023 Sydney Workplace Health and Safety Show announced the launch of its Spotlight Stage event, a two-day program that will cover the latest in workplace safety regulations, technological innovations, employee wellbeing, and safety best practises.
Modern Manufacturing Expo to host Expert Arena program
The Modern Manufacturing Expo has announced the launch of the Expert Arena, a two-day event that will facilitate short information discussion sessions featuring some of Australia’s best-known representatives in the manufacturing sector.
Queensland Pacific Metals wins backing for gas production, TECH Project ambitions
Queensland Pacific Metals (QPM) has received binding commitments to raise $16 million at a share price of $0.07 per share, including a $5 million strategic investment by ore supplier Societe des Mines de la Tontouta (SMT) and a $1.5 million investment by General Motors (GM) as part of an existing investment deal.
Applications for X-TEND WA grants program now accepted all year round
Businesses and organisations can now apply for X-TEND WA funding, a competitive co-investment grants program supporting organisations that deliver initiatives to assist and promote the WA Innovation Ecosystem, at any time during the year.
Guarda Systems introduces dust suppression technology to protect construction workers
Guarda Systems, a manufacturer of environmental health and safety solutions, has successfully demonstrated the capability of its water and vacuum dust suppression system designed for the building and construction industry.
CEFC spends record $1.9 billion on latest renewables investments
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has confirmed $1.9 billion in new investment commitments in the 2022-23 fiscal year, including a record $1.2 billion in renewable energy and grid-related funding commitments by Australia’s ‘green bank’, delivered despite adverse market conditions.
Nyrstar urges Australia to align critical minerals strategy with int’l counterparts
Nyrstar Australia, a global producer of critical minerals and metals, has released its submission to the Australian Federal Government's Critical Minerals List issues paper, which includes a series of recommendations aimed at better aligning Australia's strategic approach to critical minerals with its international partners.
Australia announces $1.7 billion missiles acquisition, considers options for domestic manufacturing
The Australian government has made a $1.7 billion investment to equip the Australian Defence Force with some of the most powerful and technologically advanced weapons systems in the service’s history.
New CSIRO report urges Australia to accelerate hydrogen-powered transport
Australia's national science agency CSIRO and GHD Advisory have released a new report that urges the country to prioritise hydrogen-powered transportation alongside electric vehicles or risk falling behind its global counterparts.
Putting the P in ERP to help fabricated metals manufacturers improve the efficiency of their operations
With the global Metal Fabrication sector expected to grow globally at seven to ten per cent annually until at least 2032, many manufacturers are beginning to address what some are calling "The elephant in the room - Planning!
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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.
