Tag: local manufacturing
Australian gov’t backs SMEs to boost local manufacturing through Industry Growth Program
The Australian Government has announced that innovative businesses across the country will share in $28.7 million through the Industry Growth Program, aimed at strengthening local manufacturing and supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
Pat Conroy says defence future will be ‘made in Australia’ through manufacturing
The Australian Government has underscored Queensland’s central role in building Australia’s sovereign defence capability, with Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy outlining major investments in advanced technologies and manufacturing during an address to the Queensland Media Club.
Lockheed Martin Australia secures Avalon site for guided weapons manufacturing push
Lockheed Martin Australia has signed a Teaming Agreement with Avalon Airport Australia to advance guided weapons production in line with the federal government’s Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Plan.
Australian Made urges businesses to leverage logo to promote local credentials
Australian Made Campaign Ltd is encouraging its licensees to maximise the impact of the Australian Made, Australian Grown logo by using it across a wide range of marketing channels to promote their local manufacturing credentials.
Defence industry manufacturing boosted by latest $17.3M grant round
The Australian Government has announced an additional 40 grants worth more than $17.3 million to boost local manufacturing, support Australian businesses, and strengthen the country’s sovereign defence industry.
Lovells expands local manufacturing with flagship facility in NSW
Lovells Group has broken ground on a new flagship engineering, manufacturing, and retail centre in Newcastle, New South Wales, marking a significant milestone in its 95-year history.
Benalla manufacturing facility to supply concrete for Suburban Rail Loop
The Victorian Government has announced that LS Precast in Benalla will produce over 96,000 concrete segments for the southern section of the Suburban Rail Loop, supporting local manufacturing jobs and contributing to a major state infrastructure project.
$920K in ARC funding boosts Swinburne’s energy storage and EV security research
Swinburne University of Technology has secured two Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Project grants worth nearly $920,000 to advance research in battery energy storage and electric vehicle (EV) cybersecurity.
ARENA commits $432M to Orica’s Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced up to $432 million in grant funding for Orica’s Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub (HVHH), marking the second major allocation under the federal government’s Hydrogen Headstart program.
CSIRO boosts local manufacturing through Lab22 3D printing centre
CSIRO’s Lab22 Innovation Centre is playing a pivotal role in advancing Australia’s metallic additive manufacturing sector, offering cutting-edge technology and research expertise to boost the competitiveness of local manufacturers.
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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.
