Tag: Manufacturing

Australian small and medium-sized manufacturing businesses will be able to access a new $10 million co-investment fund aimed at supporting emissions reduction, improving energy efficiency and transitioning away from fossil fuel-based industrial processes, according to the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC).

Australia’s manufacturing sector entered 2026 with improving momentum, but renewed global disruption is again testing resilience across the industry.

The Queensland Government has announced an $18.56 million investment in a Brisbane-based biofuels manufacturing project, saying the funding will support the commercial deployment of locally developed waste-to-energy technology and strengthen the state's sovereign fuel capability.

A new artificial intelligence-based manufacturing augmentation platform developed by Deakin University's Applied AI Initiative with support from the Australian Composites Manufacturing CRC (ACM CRC) is being made available free to Australian manufacturers, with the organisations saying it aims to improve operational efficiency and simplify data management.

Lynas Rare Earths has announced a long-term partnership with South Korea's JS Link to develop a rare earth permanent magnet manufacturing facility in Kuantan, Malaysia, in a move the company says will expand regional manufacturing capability and strengthen rare earth supply chains.

The NSW Government says it will invest $12 billion to rebuild train manufacturing in the Hunter through a new state-owned production facility and a 15-year rolling stock pipeline aimed at supporting long-term local manufacturing, jobs and supply chains.

Colli Timber & Hardware says a $5.5 million upgrade of its manufacturing facility in Cardup will significantly expand its production capacity, with the investment aimed at helping accelerate housing construction in Western Australia.

Boresight has announced the launch of its new BQ-750 Block 2 aerial target drone, saying the platform expands its manufacturing capabilities with increased flight endurance, range and payload capacity while remaining compatible with the company's existing training systems.

The NSW Government has announced $400,000 in funding for 19 organisations through the latest round of its Fostering Innovation Sponsorship Program, supporting events and initiatives aimed at creating jobs, attracting investment and strengthening the state's innovation ecosystem, including priorities such as local manufacturing.

Boral has announced it will transition its bagged dry mix products manufactured at its Maldon, New South Wales facility to packaging made from recycled plastic that is fully recyclable at the end of its life, replacing the existing paper bags.