Tag: Australian Made

Volvo Group Australia has commenced local manufacturing of battery-electric original equipment manufacturer (OEM) trucks, with what the company says are the first Australian-made OEM electric trucks rolling off the production line at its Wacol facility in Queensland.

Australian manufacturers are continuing to invest in local production, innovation and sustainability across a wide range of industries. From textiles and packaging to construction and advanced manufacturing, Australian Made licensees are developing products tailored to local conditions while supporting Australian jobs and capabilities.

Australia’s manufacturing sector continues to highlight its role in supporting local industries, with organisations across sectors pointing to innovation, quality and local expertise as key drivers of long-term growth.

KONGSBERG Australia has marked a new step in sovereign defence manufacturing, with the first batch of Australian-made Naval Strike Missile (NSM) Coastal Defence System command and control consoles exported to Europe under a NATO contract.

The Australian Government has awarded a $72 million contract to Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions to establish a new large-calibre ammunition forging capability in Queensland, in a move aimed at strengthening domestic manufacturing and supporting the Australian Defence Force (ADF).

Manufacturing and packaging machinery supplier Packserv has announced a new distribution agreement with SIAT, expanding its manufacturing and end-of-line automation offering in Australia.

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.

Australia’s manufacturing sector and its role in housing supply have been highlighted by the Housing Industry Association, with Chief Executive Industry & Policy Simon Croft pointing to local production as a critical driver of the nation’s home building pipeline.

Flow Power has completed construction and commissioning of three solar and battery energy storage projects in South Australia, with the developments featuring Australian-made steel and other locally focused construction elements as part of the rollout.

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