Tag: Australian Manufacturing

Manufacturing work has begun on the first Tangara train refurbishment at Newcastle’s Cardiff Maintenance Centre, with the NSW Government saying the project marks the start of rebuilding the Hunter’s rail manufacturing workforce and capability.

Australia has faced ongoing concerns over medicine supply in recent years, with reliance on imported pharmaceuticals and periodic shortages prompting greater attention on domestic manufacturing capability and supply chain resilience. 

Australian manufacturing businesses are among 60 companies to receive more than $22 million in funding through the latest round of the Australian Government's Defence Industry Development Grants (DIDG) program, with the investment aimed at strengthening sovereign defence capability, expanding production and supporting skilled jobs.

Australia's manufacturing sector is set to receive a renewable hydrogen boost after the Albanese Government announced chemical manufacturer Orica has reached a final investment decision (FID) on a $432 million project to produce and use renewable hydrogen at its Hunter Valley operations.

Australia's manufacturing sector recorded a fifth consecutive monthly decline in output in June, even as overall business conditions showed modest improvement, according to the latest S&P Global Australia Manufacturing PMI, with manufacturers continuing to face supply disruptions, elevated costs and subdued demand.

Australian manufacturers have played a central role in supporting the first maintenance activity conducted on a United Kingdom nuclear-powered submarine in Australia under the AUKUS partnership, with the Australian Submarine Agency highlighting the milestone as a demonstration of the country's growing industrial capability.

Australia’s manufacturing and industrial chemicals sector has been recognised for achievements in sustainability, innovation and leadership, with Chemistry Australia announcing the winners of its 2026 Industry Awards.

Australia’s manufacturing sector continues to highlight its role in supporting local industries, with organisations across sectors pointing to innovation, quality and local expertise as key drivers of long-term growth.

Fuji SMBE Macquarie has completed the design and manufacture of critical electrical infrastructure for a major new fulfilment centre in Western Sydney, with the project highlighting the role of Australian manufacturing in supporting large-scale logistics developments.

As manufacturers face growing supply chain disruption, rising costs and increasing operational complexity, artificial intelligence (AI), cloud ERP and connected digital systems are becoming essential tools for improving visibility, resilience and decision-making.