Tag: Manufacturing

Manufacturing innovation across Australia’s food and beverage sector will be in focus when industry participants gather in Melbourne in 2026, as manufacturers examine new technologies and approaches to modernising food manufacturing operations. 

Engineers Australia has called on the Federal Government to prioritise manufacturing capability alongside engineering, infrastructure productivity and skills reform in the 2026 Budget, arguing that stronger foundations are needed to support long-term economic growth and competitiveness.

Australia’s manufacturing sector recorded faster growth in January, with manufacturing output and new orders rising at quicker paces, according to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index data from S&P Global.

IperionX has outlined its ongoing manufacturing operations and development plans across multiple US sites, highlighting its focus on titanium production.

The National Reconstruction Fund Corporation has committed $75 million in equity funding to Alpha HPA, supporting the expansion of advanced manufacturing of high purity alumina at the company’s Gladstone operation in Central Queensland.

Australian metal additive manufacturing company Titomic has received a purchase order from Deutsche Bahn Fahrzeuginstandhaltung GmbH to supply manufacturing equipment intended to support the maintenance of rolling stock components across the German rail network.

Australian packaging machinery manufacturer Packserv has expanded its international presence by forming an alliance with US-based FP Developments. 

Haines Hunter, Australian manufacturer of fibreglass boats, has confirmed it will restart manufacturing operations as early as next week, two weeks after a fire disrupted production at its factory.

Manufacturing and construction jobs are expected to increase in Western Sydney following a $508 million investment by the Albanese Government in two defence infrastructure projects linked to Australia’s guided weapons and explosive ordnance manufacturing capability, according to the Australian Department of Defence.

Nominations have opened for the 2026 Endeavour Awards, an annual program spotlighting achievement in Australia’s manufacturing sector, organisers announced.