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Weld Australia has criticised the Productivity Commission’s interim report into fabricated structural steel safeguards, calling for stronger procurement policies and greater support for Australian manufacturing and small and medium-sized fabricators.

Weld Australia has confirmed it will not provide company certification to overseas fabricators seeking to compete for Australian manufacturing and infrastructure projects, saying its certification activities will remain focused on supporting local industry and manufacturing capability.

The expansion of wind and transmission tower production represents a “once-in-a-generation” opportunity for Australian manufacturing, according to Weld Australia, which says the renewable energy build-out could support jobs, regional industry growth and stronger domestic supply chains if backed by supportive policy settings.

Manufacturing sovereignty and Australia’s defence capability will be the focus of the 2026 National Manufacturing Summit, with Weld Australia calling for sponsors and speakers to participate in the event to be held in Adelaide on 29 and 30 July 2026.

South Australia’s manufacturing capability took centre stage in Adelaide as Weld Australia announced the winners of its 2025 South Australia Welding Excellence Awards, celebrating achievements across fabrication, welding and training.

Welding professionals, educators and manufacturers gathered in Perth as Weld Australia announced the winners of its 2025 Western Australia Welding Excellence Awards, recognising leadership and innovation across the state’s fabrication and manufacturing sectors.

Weld Australia has announced the winners of its 2025 Victoria & Tasmania Welding Excellence Awards, highlighting standout achievements that the organisation says are strengthening Australia’s manufacturing and fabrication capability. 

Weld Australia has unveiled a new membership model aimed at lifting capability, quality, and safety across the nation’s welding and manufacturing sectors.

Leaders in welding and manufacturing from across New South Wales and the ACT were celebrated in Sydney at Weld Australia’s 2025 NSW & ACT Welding Excellence Awards, honouring standout projects, people, and organisations shaping the industry’s future.

Weld Australia has called on both federal and state governments to urgently address the impact of east coast gas exports on domestic energy prices, warning that manufacturers are reaching a breaking point.