Tag: Queensland
Queensland manufacturers to gather in Brendale for industry networking event
Manufacturing Queensland has invited manufacturers from the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay to attend its first networking event for the year, aimed at supporting industry connections and sharing information about upcoming programs and opportunities.
Queenslanders smash 50 million container return record in a week
Queenslanders returned more than 50 million eligible drink containers in a single week in December, setting a new record for the state’s container refund scheme, according to Container Exchange.
Queensland manufacturing scores $12M export win in UAE
Eagle Farm manufacturer Tough Gear Trading has received $12 million in new export orders from the United Arab Emirates, expanding its reach to more than 30 countries with Australian-made 4x4 accessories for military, mining, armoured, fleet, and retail customers.
Container Exchange launches low-emissions transport pilot for container recycling
Container Exchange has announced a 12-month pilot to trial the use of renewable diesel in trucks transporting containers across South East Queensland as part of the state’s Containers for Change scheme.
Global innovators targeted to strengthen Queensland’s manufacturing and industry base
Queensland is placing manufacturing at the forefront of its economic strategy, with the state government opening expressions of interest for the National Innovation Visa (NIV) as part of efforts to attract global talent and build new industries.
Maryborough manufacturing steps up with state-backed skills hub
The Queensland Government has announced the official opening of the Maryborough Manufacturing Centre of Excellence, stating the upgraded facility will play a key role in expanding skills and training for Queensland’s advanced manufacturing workforce.
Manufacturing-led timber fire station earns global public infrastructure award
A Queensland mass timber project has received international recognition, with The Hyne Group announcing that the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services North Coast Region Headquarters and Maryborough Fire and Rescue Station has won the Built by Nature ‘Public Infrastructure’ award.
‘Weld-class’ manufacturing milestone as advanced train welding robot arrives in Maryborough
The Queensland Government has announced the installation of a new high-tech welding robot at the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (QTMP) facility in Torbanlea, marking a key milestone in the state’s ongoing manufacturing project.
Queensland auction shines light on rare microcar manufacturing heritage
Donington Auctions has reported strong results from its latest Collector & Competition Car Auction, where two rare microcars discovered in Queensland drew significant attention – including a 1964 Peel P50 that set a new Australian auction record for a microcar.
Construction set for 2026 on Moreton Bay TAFE manufacturing and skills hub
The Queensland Government has secured the site for the proposed $60 million Moreton Bay TAFE Centre of Excellence, a project aimed at supporting skills development and growth in the state’s manufacturing sector.
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