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WA cuts vanadium royalties to boost jobs, battery manufacturing
The Western Australian Government says new royalty settings for vanadium are intended to support regional jobs, emerging industries and downstream manufacturing, as it moves to encourage investment in the critical minerals and energy storage sectors.
Daikin expands Australian manufacturing footprint with $28.6M facility
Daikin has announced a $28.6 million manufacturing facility in Chipping Norton, NSW, as part of its ongoing investment in Australian manufacturing and local jobs.
Gov’t approves solar, battery projects to boost Victoria’s clean energy supply
The Victorian Government has approved two new renewable energy projects under its Development Facilitation Program (DFP), aimed at accelerating the delivery of clean and affordable energy across the state.
New US aerospace manufacturing facility lands in South Australia with state gov’t support
The South Australian Government has announced a major boost to the state’s advanced manufacturing sector, with US-based aerospace company Life Support International (LSI) opening its first facility outside Pennsylvania in Adelaide.
Victoria expands digital skills program for manufacturing and construction workers
The Victorian Government is expanding its support for manufacturing and construction workers by opening applications for 1,000 free training places in digital skills courses as part of its $4.25 million Digital Jobs program.
Critical minerals strategy set to power NSW manufacturing and regional jobs
The NSW Government has underlined the role of critical minerals in strengthening the state’s manufacturing sector, bringing together industry leaders, workers, and researchers in a new partnership to drive jobs and innovation.
Australian Defence Force picks Japanese frigate to replace Anzac-class vessels
The Australian Government has selected the upgraded Japanese Mogami-class frigate as the preferred platform for the Royal Australian Navy’s future general purpose frigates.
Steel manufacturing collaboration targets lower emissions, onshore jobs
Sims Limited and Equest Steel Pty Ltd, trading as Alter Steel, have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on a scrap supply and services agreement that supports the development of a new electric arc furnace (EAF) steelmaking facility in Pinkenba, Queensland.
Advanced manufacturing expands in Ballarat with gov’t backing
The Victorian Government has announced support for two advanced manufacturing site upgrades in Ballarat, aiming to boost regional jobs and strengthen the city's position as a manufacturing hub.
It’s time to look outside of the manufacturing talent box
The manufacturing industry is no stranger to change. Automation, smarter systems, and new ways of working have become part of everyday life on the factory floor.
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Automotive canopy and tray manufacturer manages 6,000 SKUs with self-implemented ERP
Australian automotive accessories manufacturer Trig Point self-implemented an ERP system in just three months and gained control over its unwieldy component inventory, product customizations, and production processes. “We wouldn’t be able to manage that without a system like this,” says Chris Wasylkiw, Production Engineer.
