Tag: Manufacturing
AWU pushes for stronger support for Australian manufacturing amid Oceania Glass collapse
Oceania Glass, a glass manufacturing company based in Dandenong, has entered administration, prompting concern among workers and union representatives.
Westlab transitions to Capral’s LocAl aluminium for greener manufacturing
Westlab, an Australian manufacturer of laboratory and industrial workspace solutions, has advanced its sustainability commitment by transitioning to Capral’s LocAl lower-carbon aluminium.
Aussie manufacturers collaborate to solve niche laser challenge
Two Australian high-tech manufacturers have collaborated to develop an advanced inspection system, addressing a critical challenge in precision engineering and opening new commercial avenues.
Manufacturing innovation in focus as AMGC partners with ITA 2025
Hannover Fairs Australia has partnered with the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) for the Industrial Transformation Australia (ITA) event in July 2025, aiming to enhance Australia's manufacturing sector through advanced technologies and industry networking.
S&P Global: January PMI signals marginal recovery in Australia’s manufacturing sector
Australia's manufacturing sector experienced its first improvement in over a year in January, with the S&P Global Australia Manufacturing PMI rising to 50.2, signalling a return to production growth, albeit marginal.
The five biggest recalls of 2024
Australian consumers value safety and reliability. When they buy a product, whether it’s food, appliances, vehicles, or hardware, they expect it to perform as promised and meet acceptable quality standards.
Automation is unlocking the future of AM services
Across today’s ever-changing manufacturing landscape, automation is no longer a luxury — it’s a necessity. The field of additive manufacturing (AM) is no exception.
Aussie safety firm Global Spill and Safety acquired by Justrite Safety Group
Justrite Safety Group, a global manufacturer of safety products and an Audax Private Equity portfolio company, has acquired Global Spill and Safety, an Australian provider of industrial safety solutions.
South Coast to host new electric bus manufacturing hub
The South Coast is set to become a new manufacturing hub for the next generation of public transport with the creation of a brand-new electric bus manufacturing facility in Nowra.
Rising inflation forces supply chains to rethink transformation plans – survey
A new survey from supply chain and logistics consultancy Prological has found that rising costs and inflation have become the top challenge for supply chain professionals, prompting businesses to cut back on sustainability and technology transformation initiatives.