Tag: Melbourne

A pioneering clinical trial underway in Melbourne, supported by breakthrough research from  Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI), is exploring whether lab-grown tumour models can help personalise chemotherapy for bowel cancer patients by predicting drug effectiveness before treatment begins.

Melbourne-headquartered Clean TeQ Water has secured a $1.2 million contract to provide detailed engineering design for an industrial wastewater treatment plant at one of Nyrstar’s European operations.

Heidelberg Materials Australia has entered into a conditional agreement to acquire the premixed concrete business of Midway Concrete, expanding its presence in Melbourne’s construction materials market.

In just four weeks, the spotlight will shine on Australia’s industrial heart as Australian Manufacturing Week 2025 (AMW) takes over Melbourne’s Convention and Exhibition Centre for four days of cutting-edge tech, world-class innovation, and industry-defining conversations.

RMIT University has reported that IND Technology, a company commercialising its early fault detection (EFD) system, has established a new manufacturing hub in Richmond to support global demand for the bushfire and blackout prevention technology.

Boral has announced the completion of its acquisition of Sand Supplies Pty Ltd, a move that secures access to two sand quarries in Victoria, located approximately 100km south-east of Melbourne, as revealed in a media release.  

Italian energy storage company Energy Dome has selected Melbourne as the location for its Asia-Pacific headquarters, a move supported by the Victorian Government as part of its efforts to attract global investment and bolster renewable energy initiatives.

Textron Aviation has announced plans to expand its presence in Australia with the construction of a new service facility at Essendon Fields Airport in Melbourne. 

Mulford Plastics has announced the expansion of its manufacturing facility in Melbourne, a move aimed at increasing production capacity and enhancing market reach. 

Global defence company Babcock has officially launched a new $3.5 million International Engineering and Technology Hub in Melbourne, bolstering its global research and development efforts.