Tag: local manufacturing
Manufacturing investment drives recycled conveyor belt launch at Fenner Conveyors facility
Manufacturing capability in Western Australia has been bolstered following the official opening of a new materials innovation hub by Fenner Conveyors, alongside the launch of a recycled-content conveyor belt developed in partnership with Tyrecycle.
Manufacturing push powers WA wind boom with $6.5M co-investment
Manufacturing is set to play a central role in Western Australia’s clean energy transition, with the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) highlighting a $6.5 million co-investment project aimed at establishing new local capability and supporting job creation across the state’s wind energy sector.
Lockheed Martin Australia explores manufacturing-backed sustainment model for HIMARS fleet
Lockheed Martin Australia has outlined ongoing efforts to support the long-term sustainment of Australia’s growing HIMARS fleet, with a focus on leveraging domestic manufacturing capability and industry collaboration.
Albanese highlights manufacturing in speech on food and beverage sector
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has underscored the importance of Australian manufacturing in supporting the nation’s food and beverage industry, during a dinner event in Melbourne on Saturday, 21 March.
Nationwide push highlights homegrown manufacturing with ‘Made Right Here’
Australian Made has launched its “Made Right Here” campaign, putting a spotlight on local manufacturing and Australian businesses nationwide.
NSW pours $20M into manufacturing and high-tech startups
The NSW Government has launched a $20 million funding program aimed at supporting small businesses developing high-tech innovations, with a particular focus on boosting local manufacturing capabilities.
Gov’t invests $176M in Australian-made uncrewed vessel manufacturing
The Australian Department of Defence says a $176 million investment in a new fleet of Australian-designed and manufactured uncrewed surface vessels will strengthen maritime surveillance capabilities while supporting local manufacturing and industry jobs.
National strategy targets growth in Australia’s fashion and textile manufacturing
The Australian Fashion Council (AFC) and R.M.Williams have unveiled a ten-year plan aimed at strengthening domestic manufacturing across Australia’s fashion and textile sector, outlining a coordinated national strategy intended to rebuild capability in textile, clothing and footwear production.
Australians back domestic manufacturing push for sustainable aviation fuel, Sydney Airport says
New research commissioned by Sydney Airport suggests Australians broadly support building a domestic sustainable aviation fuel industry that would expand local manufacturing capability while creating regional jobs and supporting farmers.
Visy launches new Tasmanian packaging hub for food and farming sectors
Packaging and recycling company Visy has opened a new Packaging Hub in Devonport, Tasmania, aimed at strengthening local manufacturing capability and supporting the state’s food, beverage and agricultural sectors.
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Navigating energy price volatility with predictive intelligence
Energy price volatility has become a structural feature of modern electricity markets rather than a temporary disruption. For energy-intensive manufacturers and large commercial operators, fluctuating wholesale prices are reshaping how energy costs are managed, making reactive approaches increasingly inadequate.
