Tag: Australian Manufacturing

Article by Paul Robson, CEO of MYOB  Discussions regarding the performance of the Australian manufacturing sector have been reignited lately. With many facing cost pressures,...

Australia’s manufacturing sector continued to expand in December, marking a second consecutive month of modest improvement in manufacturing conditions, according to the latest S&P Global Australia Manufacturing PMI data.

Australia’s manufacturing sector spent 2025 navigating a complex mix of economic headwinds, technological acceleration and policy-driven transformation, as reflected in year-long coverage by Australian Manufacturing.

Austal Limited has been awarded a $1.029 billion Design and Build Contract for 18 Landing Craft Medium vessels under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement with the Commonwealth of Australia, according to a statement released by the company.

Australian Energy Producers has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to open five new offshore petroleum exploration areas in the Otway Basin, saying the move will help secure long-term gas supply for Australia’s energy system and support key sectors, including manufacturing.

Daikin has announced a $28.6 million manufacturing facility in Chipping Norton, NSW, as part of its ongoing investment in Australian manufacturing and local jobs.

Australia’s manufacturing sector is emerging as a central driver in Boral’s expanding circular materials program, with the company reporting that more than 2.5 million tonnes of construction and demolition waste are now diverted from landfill each year through its national recycling operations.

Breakthrough Victoria says its $15 million investment in Liquid Instruments is contributing to the State’s advanced manufacturing capability, with the organisation stating that the funding supports local jobs and helps maintain production of the company’s technology in Victoria.

Titomic Limited has announced what it describes as a major advancement in lithium-ion battery electrode manufacturing, reporting that its Titomic Kinetic Fusion (TKF) cold spray technology has demonstrated potential to streamline and modernise electrode production.

Lockheed Martin Australia has announced that its Global Supply Chain (GSC) Program has exceeded AUD 225 million in export contracts with Australian industry, marking a significant manufacturing milestone for local companies connected to the defence prime’s international programs.