Saturday, August 1, 2026

Ampol, SEA Electric collaborate to drive commercial EV charging

Ampol has ventured into an industry-first partnership with SEA Electric to deliver seamless EV charging options to key parts of the transport sector. 

AMGTA-commissioned research paper compares manufacturing methods to determine production sustainability

In an effort to address the need and demand for more sustainable manufacturing as well as more robust and flexible supply chains in a strategically, financially, and environmentally beneficial way, ongoing collaborations between additive manufacturing technology developers and practitioners are paving the way.

Dematic secures Steel Sustainability Australia certification for Colby Storage Solutions

Dematic, a leader in warehouse solutions, has achieved the esteemed Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification for its manufacturing facility in Belrose, NSW. 

Japanese manufacturer Ricoh named to Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations List

Global imaging and electronics manufacturer Ricoh has secured a place on the 2026 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations. This marks the 14th time the company has achieved this recognition.

University of Queensland researchers introduce new low-emission sinter tech

Researchers from the University of Queensland have developed a new type of sinter capable of reducing carbon emissions in the iron and steelmaking industry.

Schneider Electric concludes Sustainability Impact 2021-2025 program with 8.86/10 score

Schneider Electric has published its 2025 extra-financial results, marking the conclusion of its five-year Schneider Sustainability Impact (SSI) 2021–2025 program and outlining the next phase of its sustainability strategy.

Manufacturers urged to apply for free Innovate to Grow: Ending Plastic Waste program

Australia’s national science agency CSIRO is opening a new round of its free, ten-week Innovate to Grow program, this time for SMEs, including manufacturers, focusing on plastic waste issues.

Big River Group highlights manufacturing strength, sustainability of Australian timber

Big River Group has underscored the growing demand for Australian-manufactured timber, citing its strength, sustainability, and design versatility as key reasons builders and designers continue to choose locally made materials.

Paper-based single-use products better for the environment than reusable tableware, new study finds

A recently published study finds that single-use products manufactured with paper provide significant key environmental advantages when compared to reusable tableware for in-store dining...

Workspace launches circular initiative to expand manufacturing into re-manufacturing

Workspace Commercial Furniture has launched a national furniture take-back initiative aimed at extending manufacturing beyond the production stage by recovering, refurbishing and recycling commercial furniture at the end of its first life.
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What spending reveals about downstream consumer demand for manufactured goods

For manufacturers supplying consumer-facing markets, understanding demand conditions has become increasingly important in an environment shaped by cautious spending, rising costs and intense competition.