Tag: local manufacturing

ABB has officially opened its Traction Centre of Excellence in Maryborough, Queensland, creating a purpose-built hub for the local manufacturing of traction converters, motors, and energy storage solutions. 

Rio Tinto has announced that its first Pilbara-made iron ore rail car has rolled off the manufacturing line in Karratha, marking a key milestone in a AUD 150 million partnership with Australian rail industry supplier Gemco Rail to expand local manufacturing.

Manufacturing is set to take centre stage in Australia’s clean-energy ambitions, with the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) announcing up to $151 million in conditional funding to establish a new solar module manufacturing facility in the Hunter Valley.

Manufacturing activity in the Northern Territory is set for another boost as Arctic Insulated Panels secured the final round of funding under the Northern Territory Government’s Advanced Manufacturing Ecosystem Fund (AMEF), the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) announced.

The Western Australian Government has announced a new push to advance local manufacturing, opening Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the delivery of a WA-made vanadium battery for Kalgoorlie. 

The Western Australian Government has announced a $50 million Housing Innovation Fund aimed at expanding the State’s housing supply through increased adoption of modern construction technologies and strengthened local manufacturing capability.

The NSW Government has announced the next phase of its plan to phase out single-use and problematic plastics, in a move expected to boost local manufacturing of recyclable and reusable products.

Transit Systems has welcomed the New South Wales Government’s announcement of 151 new battery electric buses, describing it as a major milestone in the state’s transition to a cleaner and more sustainable public transport network.

Brickworks has announced the launch of the second iteration of Kite Breeze, a locally manufactured architectural block created in collaboration with award-winning Australian designer Adam Goodrum. 

Sircel, an Australian-owned and operated green technology company, has announced the launch of a dedicated Printed Circuit Board (PCB) resource recovery line in Sydney, which the company says is a major milestone for the circular economy and local manufacturing.