Tag: Manufacturing
Manufacturing efficiency boosted at Abrolhos Steel with Konecranes upgrade
Western Australia’s breakbulk steel distributor, Abrolhos Steel, has upgraded its manufacturing operations in Geraldton with the installation of a new Konecranes 5-tonne CXT crane, replacing a 30-year-old unit that had become increasingly difficult to maintain.
MR Roads launches $20M asphalt manufacturing site to boost sustainable road building
A new $20 million manufacturing plant in Maryborough, Queensland, is set to bolster Australia’s commitment to sustainable infrastructure by turning waste asphalt into high-performance road surfaces.
Manufacturing set to benefit as NSW launches Investment Delivery Authority
The New South Wales Government is stepping up efforts to strengthen the state’s manufacturing and broader economic landscape by launching a new Investment Delivery Authority, backed by $17.7 million in the 2025–26 Budget.
TGA grants stem cell manufacturing licence to Magellan Stem Cells
Melbourne-based biotechnology company Magellan Stem Cells has secured a manufacturing licence from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), a move expected to reduce Australia’s reliance on overseas bio-tech manufacturers and bolster local research into stem cell therapies.
Optiscan taps US manufacturer Long Grove Pharmaceuticals for surgical imaging partnership
Optiscan Imaging has entered a five-year collaboration with US drug manufacturer Long Grove Pharmaceuticals to jointly develop new clinical applications for the fluorescein sodium contrast agent used in surgical imaging.
Exporters: How US third-party logistics options could save your business time and money
Is your organisation continuing to do brisk business across the Pacific, ongoing tariff trials and tribulations notwithstanding?
From garage startup to smart tech leader: MyPlace champions local manufacturing and energy-efficient homes
As Australian households face rising energy costs and growing pressure to reduce their carbon footprint, smart home climate technologies are gaining traction as a practical solution.
Manufacturing gets $20M boost in WA budget to support energy shift
The Western Australian Government is strengthening local manufacturing capabilities and supporting the State’s energy transition with a $20 million investment announced in the 2025-26 State Budget.
It’s time to look outside of the manufacturing talent box
The manufacturing industry is no stranger to change. Automation, smarter systems, and new ways of working have become part of everyday life on the factory floor.
Manufacturing SMEs invited to apply for CSIRO’s graphite research grants
Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has announced a new $400,000 research and development (R&D) grant program to support mining and manufacturing small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) working on graphite-based innovations for battery applications.
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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.
