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Manufacturers call for policy action as land tax costs escalate
Manufacturing businesses in Victoria are facing rising financial pressure from increasing land tax obligations, with the South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance (SEMMA) saying the changes are redirecting funds that could otherwise be used for investment and productivity across the state’s manufacturing sector.
Siltrax advances fuel cell manufacturing with TÜV-certified G-100 stack
Australian manufacturer Siltrax has announced that its G-100 Proton Exchange Membrane fuel cell stack has secured TÜV certification, a manufacturing milestone the company says will accelerate commercial deployment in regulated global markets.
Reducing downtime through real-time shop floor insights with Minitab’s Prolink
Unplanned downtime remains one of the most costly – and often misunderstood – challenges on the manufacturing floor.
Battery manufacturers face updated requirements under Clean Energy Council listing changes
The Clean Energy Council has announced a staged transition to new technical requirements for battery products listed on its approved batteries list, following the publication of a new national technical specification by Standards Australia.
Productivity focus grows as manufacturers report tougher conditions: report
TXM Lean Solutions, an international lean consulting company headquartered in Australia, has released its Manufacturing Global Snapshot Report, outlining what it describes as a challenging operating environment for manufacturers across Australia, the UK, New Zealand, the US and Canada over the past year.
SA gov’t backs manufacturers with $1M technology adoption grants
South Australian manufacturers are being encouraged to adopt advanced technologies through a $1 million State Government grant program designed to boost local competitiveness and efficiency.
TGA urges manufacturers to provide feedback on updated GMP guidelines
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is encouraging Australian manufacturers to take part in an international consultation on proposed updates to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines, as the standards move to reflect advances in digital technology and artificial intelligence.
Manufacturers turn to data, AI, and workforce dev’t for competitive edge – report
Rockwell Automation has released its 10th annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report: Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Edition, highlighting how manufacturers are shifting focus from short-term cost-cutting to long-term innovation and workforce strategies.
Alcoa, Japanese partners explore gallium production in Western Australia
Alcoa of Australia Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Alcoa Corporation, has announced a Joint Development Agreement with Japan Australia Gallium Associates Pty Ltd to explore the feasibility of gallium production at one of its alumina refineries in Western Australia.
Australian Steel Institute urges action on surge of cheap imported steel
The Australian Steel Institute (ASI) has aligned itself with a growing international movement seeking trade measures against the influx of low-priced imported fabricated steel, particularly from China.
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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.
