Tag: Australian Manufacturing
Governments back Alcoa’s gallium manufacturing project in Western Australia
Alcoa Corporation has welcomed joint support from the United States and Australian governments for the development of a new gallium manufacturing plant to be co-located at the company’s Wagerup alumina refinery in Western Australia.
Sydney’s electric bus fleet grows as Transit Systems expands locally manufactured vehicles
Transit Systems has welcomed the New South Wales Government’s announcement of 151 new battery electric buses, describing it as a major milestone in the state’s transition to a cleaner and more sustainable public transport network.
Finalists announced for the 2025 Hunter Manufacturing Awards
The Hunter Manufacturing Awards (HMA) has announced the finalists for its 2025 program, celebrating the innovation, resilience, and diversity of the manufacturing sector across the Hunter, Central Coast, Mid North Coast, and surrounding regions.
Gov’t funding to help Australian firms meet US submarine manufacturing standards
The Australian Government has announced a $19 million investment to support Australian manufacturers seeking to secure contracts within the United States submarine industrial base through the Australian Submarine Supplier Qualification (AUSSQ) Pilot program.
Viva Energy, Cleanaway partner to advance low-carbon fuels manufacturing in Australia
Viva Energy and Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (Cleanaway) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the production of low-carbon liquid fuels and related products at Viva Energy’s Geelong refinery.
Gov’t invites feedback on $2B plan to support green aluminium manufacturing
The Australian Government has opened public consultation for the design of its $2 billion Green Aluminium Production Credit, a major investment aimed at strengthening the nation’s aluminium manufacturing industry while supporting the transition to renewable energy.
SA manufacturer Offline Campers wins International Good Design Award
South Australian manufacturer Offline Campers has received international recognition for its locally made Solitaire Hybrid Camper, winning an International Good Design Award for Excellence in Design and Innovation.
UNSW research explores greener manufacturing methods for iron and steel production
UNSW Sydney researchers are advancing work on cleaner iron and steelmaking technologies in a bid to address one of the manufacturing sector’s largest sources of carbon emissions.
$21 billion defence manufacturing plan bolstered by Australia-US agreement
Australia and the United States have signed a Joint Statement of Intent to explore co-production of guided weapons and opened a joint office to support cooperation in the sector.
Construction set for 2026 on Moreton Bay TAFE manufacturing and skills hub
The Queensland Government has secured the site for the proposed $60 million Moreton Bay TAFE Centre of Excellence, a project aimed at supporting skills development and growth in the state’s manufacturing sector.
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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.
