Tag: Queensland
Manufacturing shift: Vital Chemical brings hemp and wool geotextiles to Australia
Queensland-based Vital Chemical has announced a new manufacturing-focused trans-Tasman partnership with New Zealand materials innovator Rubisco, aimed at introducing hemp and wool-based geotextile technology to Australia for the first time.
Qld launches regional business program with manufacturing, supply chain focus
The Queensland Government has launched a new program aimed at strengthening regional small businesses, including those connected to manufacturing and local supply chains, as part of its Small and Family Business First agenda.
Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 concludes after three-day Brisbane showcase
Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 has concluded in Brisbane after three days of showcasing advanced manufacturing technologies, automation and industry innovation, with organisers highlighting strong...
Manufacturing-led growth as Queensland launches first graphite-to-anode site
The Queensland Government says manufacturing is set to play a central role in the state’s critical minerals ambitions, following the opening of what it describes as Australia’s first facility to convert raw graphite into battery-ready material in Townsville.
Qld reports progress on Energy Roadmap six months after launch
The Queensland Government says its Energy Roadmap is delivering progress on affordability, reliability and sustainability six months after its release, while also outlining further investment and development across the state’s energy sector.
ABB taps manufacturing expertise for major Australian mining contract
ABB says its manufacturing-driven grinding technology will play a central role in a major new mining development in Australia, after securing a contract to supply mill drive systems for the Eva Copper Mine Project in Queensland.
Qld welcomes major investment in Kestrel Coal Mine acquisition
The Queensland Government has welcomed the announced acquisition of an 80 per cent stake in the Kestrel Coal Mine near Emerald, a move it says supports the long-term future of operations and employment at the site.
Queensland Export Awards 2026 to recognise manufacturing, export performance
The Queensland Government has opened applications for the 2026 Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards, with a strong emphasis on manufacturing as part of the state’s $138.9 billion export industry.
Capral secures funding to support lower-emissions manufacturing upgrade at Bremer Park
Capral Aluminium has announced it has secured up to $3.45 million in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to support a manufacturing upgrade at its Bremer Park extrusion facility in Queensland, aimed at reducing emissions and improving operational efficiency.
Ipswich highlights manufacturing potential in push to become Queensland’s defence hub
Ipswich City Council says the city’s manufacturing sector is central to its ambition to become Queensland’s manufacturing and defence capital, supported by a large pipeline of industrial land and targeted investment efforts.
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How growth capital is helping an Australian manufacturer go global
There’s a particular kind of ingenuity that flourishes in regional Australia. Away from the noise of major business centres, founders build companies that quietly become world leaders in their field, solving deep specialised problems that global markets didn’t know could be solved. Modra Technology, based in Warragul in regional Victoria, is one of those companies.
