Tag: Manufacturing
Industry welcomes overhaul of exploration approval process in Queensland
The Queensland government has announced an overhaul of the coal and minerals exploration approvals process in the State, a move that could reduce the...
BlueScope acquires OneSteel sheet and coil assets
BlueScope Steel has announced on Monday that it has agreed to acquire Arrium Limited's OneSteel sheet and coil business for around $23 million.
According to...
The next big thing: 3D printing with graphene
3D printing with graphene is about to become a reality. American Graphite Technologies, the company spearheading the research project, has thus far remained scarce...
Railway union officials blindsided by Aurizon’s decision to sack 84 Redbank workers
A third and most significant round of redundancies has been announced by Aurizon, formerly QR National, since the company was privatized under the Bligh...
Schenker Australia opens new state-of-the-art facility in Altona
German logistics firm DB Schenker has invested A$8.5 million to put up a modern distribution centre in Altona, south-west of Melbourne, marking the company’s...
The Warren Centre aims to bring forward real innovation at Vision30 seminar
Sydney University’s engineering think tank The Warren Centre is organizing a one-day seminar that will bring together Australia’s leading minds from industry and science...
Macfarlane says high Australian dollar still continues to hurt manufacturing
Federal Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane said the biggest issue that continues to hurt Australia’s manufacturing industry is the country’s high dollar, while also admitting...
CFMEU campaigns for Oz pulp support following staff cuts at Shoalhaven mill
Following further job losses at the Shoalhaven paper mill on the NSW South Coast, the Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) announced the...
Alcoa’s latest armor product is now specified for use in US military vehicles
Alcoa’s latest armor product, the Alcoa’s ArmX 5456-H151, has now been specified for use in US military vehicles by the US Army Research Lab...
Manufacturers and environmental organisations react to Target’s policy change on plastic bags
Target Australia’s recent step backward on its sustainability measures has prompted manufacturers of bioplastics to voice out their opinions on the impact that packaging...
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Don’t get left behind: Manufacturing’s urgent need for digital transformation
As digital transformation reshapes industries worldwide, manufacturers in Australia and beyond are finding themselves at the forefront of an evolution. This shift presents opportunities for companies looking to improve efficiency, drive innovation, and boost growth.
