Tag: local manufacturer
Aussie local manufacturer enters US submarine program with gov’t support
The Australian Government has announced what it describes as a significant step for domestic manufacturing under the AUKUS partnership, confirming HIFraser as the first Australian company qualified to supply parts for US Virginia class submarines through the Government-funded Defence Industry Vendor Qualification Program (DIVQ).
ICN National to acquire Queensland Manufacturing Institute
The Queensland Manufacturing Institute (QMI), a key player in supporting the state’s manufacturing sector since 1993, is set to be acquired by the Industry Capability Network (ICN) National Office in a move aimed at strengthening connections between local manufacturers and major national projects.
Australian fabricated wood manufacturing struggles as imports rise – report
Australia’s fabricated wood manufacturing industry has experienced a period of decline, with revenue shrinking due to weakening demand from downstream manufacturers and rising competition from imports, according to a report by IBISWorld.
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The economic forces driving manufacturing’s next cycle
Australia’s manufacturing sector entered 2026 with improving momentum, but renewed global disruption is again testing resilience across the industry.
