Tag: Australian Manufacturing
Queensland manufacturing deal to deliver 80 new fire trucks
The Queensland Government has announced an $80 million investment to deliver 80 new Type 2 fire and rescue trucks, with the vehicles to be built and assembled through a partnership between Volvo and Fraser Engineering Group and final fit-out at Volvo’s Brisbane facilities.
Australian manufacturers record slower Q2, but optimism builds with rising orders
Australian manufacturers saw a slowdown in sales and a rise in lead times and stock levels in the second quarter of 2025, according to the latest report from inventory management software provider Unleashed.
Manufacturing sectors identified as critical in Australia’s climate strategy
The Australian Government has placed manufacturing at the centre of its Net Zero Plan, releasing new sector strategies that outline how industry and resources will transition to net zero emissions by 2050 while remaining competitive and creating new economic opportunities.
Why being a ‘reluctant fleet manager’ can hurt manufacturing businesses
Many Australian manufacturers are finding themselves caught in a role they never intended to take on: that of a ‘reluctant’ fleet manager.
Manufacturing ERP boost as Atturra becomes Infor M3 reseller
Atturra has expanded its partnership with enterprise software provider Infor, announcing it has been appointed as an Infor M3 reseller in Australia and New Zealand.
Haigh’s Chocolates opens $120M manufacturing and fulfilment facility in South Australia
Haigh’s Chocolates has officially opened a new $120 million production, warehouse and online fulfilment facility in Salisbury South, South Australia, marking what the company says is the largest investment in its 110-year history.
Hunter Manufacturing Awards see record rise in 2025 applications
The Hunter Manufacturing Awards (HMA) has reported a record 44 per cent increase in applications for its 2025 program, indicating growing engagement from businesses across the region.
ABS: Manufacturing among top performers in July business turnover growth
Business turnover in Australia rose by 2.9 per cent in July in seasonally adjusted terms, according to the latest figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
WA moves to modernise project approvals, backing local manufacturing and industry
The Western Australian Government has announced it will introduce the State Development Bill 2025, a landmark piece of legislation aimed at streamlining project approvals and supporting the growth of strategic manufacturing and industrial projects across the State.
$1.7B defence boost: Australia to manufacture next-generation Ghost Shark fleet
The Australian Government has announced a $1.7 billion investment to equip the Royal Australian Navy with a fleet of Australian-designed and manufactured autonomous undersea vehicles, known as the Ghost Shark.
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Responding to manufacturing demand and performance signals
Australian manufacturers are navigating a challenging environment. Just as output had returned to growth, higher fuel and freight costs, rising input prices and global supply chain disruption renewed pressure on margins and cash flow.
