Tag: Manufacturing

Capral has announced a major step forward in Australian aluminium sustainability through a new closed-loop recycling initiative in collaboration with Sims Metal and Rio Tinto. 

Walk into almost any Australian factory today and you’ll see the signs of digital transformation in action. Intelligent machines hum across the floor, data dashboards flicker with real-time insights, and automation that streamlines processes with remarkable efficiency is easily visible. 

Grant Thornton has released its 2025 Manufacturing Benchmarking Report, offering a comprehensive snapshot of Australia's mid-sized manufacturing sector and highlighting the importance of innovation and adaptability amid economic headwinds.

Crusader Caravans has been named the 2025 Manufacturer of the Year at the Caravan Industry Victoria (CIV) Hall of Fame Awards, earning the industry’s top honour for its contributions to caravan and RV manufacturing in Australia. 

CJ Foods Oceania is ramping up its investment in local manufacturing as Korean food becomes an increasingly mainstream part of the Australian culinary landscape. 

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.

Unplanned downtime costs Australian businesses an average of $349,000 AUD per hour, significantly surpassing the global average of $194,000 AUD. Despite this substantial financial impact, many manufacturers continue to rely on reactive maintenance strategies, leaving their operations vulnerable to unexpected disruptions.

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.

A new cancer treatment manufacturing facility has officially opened in Victoria, marking a significant step forward in the state’s advanced manufacturing and medical research capabilities.

Australia’s manufacturing sector experienced a further slowdown in growth in June, according to the latest S&P Global Australia Manufacturing Purchasing Manager’s Index™ (PMI) data.