Tag: Australian Manufacturing
How Australian manufacturers can prevent logistics cost blowouts as inflation returns
Inflation returning creates greater urgency for Australian manufacturers to review their supply chain and logistics efficiency, as cost blowouts are common in this area.
Rethinking Australia’s sovereign manufacturing
Australia’s manufacturing sector is extremely small and niche in comparison to other global countries like the US.
Australian manufacturing in focus as Australian Made Week 2026 names Andy Lee ambassador
Australian manufacturing is being promoted as a key economic driver ahead of Australian Made Week 2026, with Australian Made Campaign Ltd appointing Andy Lee as ambassador.
New manufacturing model for batteries boosted by Voltavate-ARENA pilot program
Manufacturing in the battery sector is set for further development, with Voltavate’s manufacturing-integrated separator technology receiving backing from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) in a $3.55 million pilot-scale program aimed at advancing battery manufacturing capabilities.
Manufacturing training hub in South West backed by WA gov’t RED Grants
A manufacturing-focused training hub aimed at strengthening regional manufacturing capability and creating local jobs in the South West will be established under the Cook Labor Government’s latest round of Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants.
Australian-manufactured Lockheed Martin GMLRS missile launched
An Australian manufacturing milestone has been reached following the launch of a locally produced Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missile, according to Lockheed Martin.
Manufacturing slips into contraction as inflation pressures mount, S&P Global says
Australia’s manufacturing sector moved back into contraction in March, according to data from S&P Global, with the downturn driven by weaker demand and rising cost pressures linked in part to geopolitical tensions.
Australian manufacturing set for global defence boost under AUKUS, says GME
Australian manufacturers are poised for unprecedented access to US and UK defence markets under the AUKUS partnership, presenting long-term contracts, deeper supply chain integration, and industrial growth.
Albanese highlights manufacturing in speech on food and beverage sector
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has underscored the importance of Australian manufacturing in supporting the nation’s food and beverage industry, during a dinner event in Melbourne on Saturday, 21 March.
$158M funding to scale Australian manufacturing of precision autonomy tech
Advanced Navigation has raised AUD 158 million in a Series C funding round to accelerate manufacturing and deployment of its high-precision autonomous systems.
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Automotive canopy and tray manufacturer manages 6,000 SKUs with self-implemented ERP
Australian automotive accessories manufacturer Trig Point self-implemented an ERP system in just three months and gained control over its unwieldy component inventory, product customizations, and production processes. “We wouldn’t be able to manage that without a system like this,” says Chris Wasylkiw, Production Engineer.
