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Manufacturers under pressure as gas prices soar, Weld Australia warns
Weld Australia has called on both federal and state governments to urgently address the impact of east coast gas exports on domestic energy prices, warning that manufacturers are reaching a breaking point.
PMI data shows Aussie manufacturing at three-month high in July
Australia’s manufacturing sector gained momentum in July, marking its strongest performance in three months, according to the latest S&P Global Australia Manufacturing Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI®) report.
It’s time to look outside of the manufacturing talent box
The manufacturing industry is no stranger to change. Automation, smarter systems, and new ways of working have become part of everyday life on the factory floor.
AML3D strengthens US footprint with major investments, new hub
AML3D Limited has reported quarterly operating cash flow break-even for the March 2025 quarter, driven by growth in the United States that delivered A$2.5 million in customer receipts.
PUMA reaches sustainability goal ahead of schedule with 90% eco-friendly products
Sportswear company PUMA has announced that it achieved its target of making nine out of ten products from recycled or certified materials in 2024, according to its latest sustainability report.
TeamViewer report highlights AI’s growing role in manufacturing innovation
Artificial intelligence is set to drive the biggest productivity boom in a century, according to a new TeamViewer report launched at Hannover Messe, with 71 per cent of manufacturing leaders expecting AI to transform the sector.
Productivity Commission report calls for urgent national battery recycling reform
The Productivity Commission’s interim report, Australia’s Circular Economy: Unlocking the Opportunities, has reinforced the call for nationally harmonised battery recycling regulations, highlighting critical gaps in Australia’s current framework.
New report highlights green iron as Australia’s best path to sustainable growth
A new report by Deloitte and WWF-Australia identifies green iron production as Australia’s best economic opportunity in the transition to decarbonised steelmaking.
Australia’s manufacturing PMI reaches two-year high amid rising orders
Australia's manufacturing sector continued its recovery in February, with the latest S&P Global Australia Manufacturing PMI reaching 50.4, the highest level in two years.
Australian fabricated wood manufacturing struggles as imports rise – report
Australia’s fabricated wood manufacturing industry has experienced a period of decline, with revenue shrinking due to weakening demand from downstream manufacturers and rising competition from imports, according to a report by IBISWorld.
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“New Starts Here”: AGHA launches national platform for gift and homewares
Australia’s peak organisation for the gift and homewares sector, the Australian Gift & Homewares Association (AGHA), has revealed plans for a major expansion in 2026, introducing Gifted Melbourne 2026 to complement the long-established AGHA Sydney Gift Fair.
