Tag: Australian Manufacturing

The Western Australian Government has committed a further $9.8 million to advance plans for a proposed low-emissions steel mill in Collie, a project it says could bolster Australia's manufacturing capability while supporting the regional community's transition away from coal-fired power.

Capral Aluminium is expanding its Australian manufacturing and distribution footprint with the opening of a new Aluminium Trade Centre in Geelong, aimed at improving access to products and services for manufacturers, fabricators and trade businesses across western Victoria.

Global building materials manufacturer Mapei has commenced construction on a new $60 million manufacturing facility in Truganina, Melbourne, in a move the company says will significantly expand its Australian production capacity and strengthen its role in supporting major infrastructure projects.

Australia's manufacturing sector continued to face challenging conditions in May, with new orders falling at the fastest pace since October last year as strong inflationary pressures and ongoing supply-chain disruptions weighed on demand, according to the latest S&P Global Australia Manufacturing PMI.

Australian manufacturer SnackHQ has launched two new flavours of its Pick Me Up snack bar range as the company continues to expand its manufacturing and product development operations.

Australian manufacturing capability is being lifted into the global submarine supply chain as more than 60 businesses progress through a national qualification program to support the build of Virginia Class submarines, according to ASC.

Western Australia’s flagship food and beverage trade show, Meet the Buyer, will return to Crown Perth on 20 October 2026, bringing together producers, buyers and industry representatives for a day focused on commercial partnerships and market opportunities in the state’s food manufacturing and production sectors.

Australia’s 2026–27 Federal Budget has drawn a measured response from tax and advisory specialists, with commentary suggesting the package offers stability and targeted support for parts of the manufacturing sector, but falls short of delivering a broad-based uplift in business confidence across industrial and production-focused industries.

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Manufacturing performance and frontline productivity are set to be targeted under a new global partnership between Argon & Co and QAD | Redzone, which aims to support manufacturers in improving shopfloor execution across factory operations worldwide, according to Argon & Co.