Tag: Australian Manufacturing

Australia’s food and grocery manufacturing sector is facing continued cost pressures from energy, transport, packaging and ingredients, with the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) calling for measures to support local production.

Australia’s manufacturing capability will receive continued support from Bell Bay Aluminium, with a $200 million joint investment and a new power agreement securing the Tasmanian smelter’s operations through to the end of 2031, according to the Australian Aluminium Council and government statements.

Australia’s manufacturing capability is set to gain further research and industry support as Edith Cowan University (ECU) joins the Additive Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (AMCRC) as its newest research partner.

Manufacturing the next generation of solar technology will require testing beyond the laboratory, with UNSW Sydney researchers exposing commercial-sized perovskite and tandem solar modules to Australia’s challenging outdoor conditions.

Sydney pharmacists and sisters Sally Tadros and Cyndi Khawaja have won the Manufacturing category at the 2026 Australian Women’s Small Business Champion Awards, with their company Vitaceuticals recognised for its Australian-made health product range.

Australia’s manufacturing and fabrication industry is seeking stronger local content requirements, improved compliance checks and investment in workforce development, with a Weld Australia survey finding that many businesses have limited confirmed work despite concerns about future project demand.

Australia’s manufacturing sector could play a greater role in accelerating housing construction as prefabricated homes shift more building work from construction sites to factory floors, according to CommBank.

Australian industrial machinery manufacturers have sharply reduced their inventory levels as businesses respond to uncertain demand, rising costs and pressure to manage working capital, according to new data from Unleashed.

Australian pool manufacturer Aquatic Leisure Technologies (ALT) has secured certifications across quality, environmental management, workplace safety and fibreglass pool manufacturing as it marks 50 years of Australian manufacturing in 2026.

Australian manufacturing of hydrogen electrolysers is set to expand under up to $49 million in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) for a commercial-scale facility at Port Kembla, New South Wales.