Tag: Tasmania
Foton hydrogen fuel cell buses set to operate in Tasmania for net zero goal
Metro Tasmania is set to conduct trials of three battery electric buses in Launceston and three hydrogen fuel cell electric buses in Hobart for up to three years, according to Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Michael Ferguson, with Foton Mobility as one of its suppliers.
Tasmania’s new supply chain directory to connect renewable energy projects to industry
The Rockliff Liberal Government launched the Tasmanian Renewable Energy Supply Chain Directory today to help Tasmanian businesses benefit from renewable energy projects.
Expanded Polystyrene Australia rolls out new recycling scheme
Tasmanian manufacturer Expanded Polystyrene Australia (EPSA) has launched a new initiative dubbed “StyroCycle” that allows manufacturers of polystyrene products to dispose of expanded packaging waste that will be recycled and turned into new products like building insulation.
Tasmanian advanced manufacturers to share addt’l $1m in growth funding
A total of 11 local firms will share almost $1 million in funding as part of the fourth round of the Advanced Manufacturing Accelerating Growth Program revealed today by the Tasmanian Government.
New freight access scheme to boost manufacturing and agricultural productivity
Significant work will be undertaken to improve the Charles Street bridge in Launceston paving the way for increased freight productivity for critical state industries such as agriculture and manufacturing, as announced by the Tasmanian Government.
Australian energy storage installations hit record high in 2022
A new report by energy sector consultancy SunWiz has revealed that the number of battery installations connected to solar systems increased by 55 per cent in 2022 when compared to installations in the previous year.
SWA rolls out report detailing pandemic impacts on returning workers
Government statutory agency Safe Work Australia (SWA) has issued a new report illustrating the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on workers returning to work following an injury or illness.
Tasmania supports small business sector with new grant program
Minister for Small Business, Madeleine Ogilvie, said applications are now open for the Small Business Growth Strategy Grant Program created to further support Tasmania’s booming small business sector.
Gov’t teams up with Tasmanian defence manufacturers in Korea for trade mission initiative
The Tasmanian Liberal Government said it has partnered with top-tier Tasmanian defence sector manufacturers in the Republic of Korea in an effort to boost the state’s business opportunities and markets.
Markforged rolls out PX100 Binder Jetting system in Australia
Markforged announced the local Australian launch of its newest printer, the PX100 Bender Jetting solution, following the acquisition of Digital Metal last year.
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