Tag: Ros Bates
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.
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.
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.
Gold Coast manufacturer PWR takes out top award at Queensland Export Awards
Gold Coast-based manufacturer PWR Advanced Cooling Technology has been named Queensland Exporter of the Year at the 2025 Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards, also taking home the Manufacturing and Advanced Materials category award.
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From cost exposure to cost control: Using energy flexibility to protect margins
Electricity price volatility is reshaping the cost base of Australian manufacturing, challenging long-held assumptions that energy can be treated as a stable operational input.
