Tag: Australian Manufacturing
GM’s Stefan Jacoby says no amount of government aid could have saved Holden’s factory
General Motor’s head of international operations Stefan Jacoby has admitted that he was the one who proposed the decision to close down Holden’s manufacturing...
Dassault Systèmes announces the completion of the acquisition of an 84% controlling interest in...
3D design software company Dassault Systemes has announced that it has completed the acquisition of an 84% controlling interest in Realtime Technology AG (RTT), initially...
Ford takes a gamble on bestselling F-150 pickup
Car maker Ford has decided to take a big risk with its best-selling F-150 pickup truck by completely re-dressing the vehicle’s shell with lightweight...
Caltex reaffirms commitment to Australians and various industries
Caltex Australia has reaffirmed its commitment to being Australia’s number one transport fuel supplier as it remains focused on maintaining safe and reliable service...
Six fool-proof steps for developing quality management
One of the biggest challenges every company faces is how to provide top grade quality without compromising profit and growth. This is particularly difficult...
AMWU urges employers to provide safe work environment
Rising temperatures in Southern Australia have prompted the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union to remind its members that employers are obliged to provide safe working...
Australian manufacturing industry urges Government to curb rising natural-gas prices
Australian manufacturers have urged the Government to halt rising natural-gas prices that are threatening to reduce the nation’s gross domestic product by A$13 billion...
Fortescue is the new owner of Christmas Creek ore processing plants
Fortescue Metals Group Limited (FMG) yesterday officially became the sole owner of the two Christmas Creek ore processing facilities.
According to the company’s ASX announcement...
New Manufacturing Australia Executive Director wants to see manufacturing resurgence in the country
Manufacturing Australia (MA), the coalition formed by the CEOs of Australia’s largest manufacturers, has appointed Ben Eade as its first Executive Director.
Mr Eade has...
SA Government nears completion of plan to overcome Holden loss
The South Australian government has come up with a comprehensive plan that will help mitigate the impact of Holden’s closure by 2017.
On Monday SA...
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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.
