Tag: Manufacturing

Manufacturing cooperation between Babcock International Group and Truflo Marine has been expanded under a new UK pilot initiative aimed at strengthening submarine sustainment supply chains across Australia and the United Kingdom, with a focus on industrial resilience in support of AUKUS requirements.

Australia’s manufacturing sector has received a boost with the Additive Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (AMCRC) approving its first five industry-led CORE research projects, unlocking more than $11 million in combined investment aimed at advancing additive manufacturing capability across key industries.

Safer Storage Systems (SSS) has expanded its manufacturing operations in Australia, commissioning a new upright roll former as part of a broader investment aimed at strengthening local pallet racking production

Australia’s 2026–27 Federal Budget has drawn a measured response from tax and advisory specialists, with commentary suggesting the package offers stability and targeted support for parts of the manufacturing sector, but falls short of delivering a broad-based uplift in business confidence across industrial and production-focused industries.

The South Australian Government says a major manufacturing milestone has been reached on the $15.4 billion River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Project, with the 1,000th locally manufactured precast tunnel-lining segment completed at a facility in Waterloo Corner.

The U.S. industrial sector experienced a notable recovery in April, with overall industrial production climbing 0.7%. This positive turnaround follows a 0.3% decrease recorded the previous month, according to the latest data from the U.S. Federal Reserve.

Manufacturing has been placed in the economic spotlight as Australian Made Week begins 18 May, with Earlypay saying the sector sits at the centre of broader discussions around supply chains, investment and Australia’s long-term economic resilience.

Manufacturing is emerging as one of the fastest-growing SME sectors in Australia, with new research from MYOB indicating the sector’s manufacturing performance is outpacing most other small and medium-sized business segments and could gain further momentum following the Federal Budget.

Manufacturing and recycling have been highlighted in South East Queensland with the launch of the region’s first solar-powered reverse vending machine, according to Container Exchange, marking a step forward for the state’s circular economy infrastructure and locally built technology.

The 2026 Hunter Manufacturing Awards (HMA) program has been launched with a renewed focus on regional manufacturing capability, innovation, and competitiveness, as entries open for the Awards’ 22nd year.