Tag: Victoria
Ballarat food manufacturer Exotic Bazaar plans $2.35M production facility
Australian food brand Exotic Bazaar is investing $2.35 million in a manufacturing expansion to establish its own production and fulfilment facility in Ballarat, Victoria, with the project expected to create 18 new jobs.
ARENA backs Melbourne battery manufacturing project with $6.77M
Australian battery manufacturing is set to receive a boost, with the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) providing $6.77 million to support the development of a scalable production line for a Melbourne-developed battery.
SEC secures 102MW battery deal to support Victoria’s energy supply
State-owned energy company SEC Victoria has secured a 10-year offtake agreement for a 102-megawatt (MW), four-hour battery at the Glenrowan Solar Farm in north-east Victoria, adding energy storage capacity to its portfolio.
CSIRO-led project tests regenerative farming practices for climate resilience
A five-year CSIRO-led project is testing regenerative agriculture practices across South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales to assess how they could help grain producers manage increasingly dry and unpredictable conditions.
Manufacturing innovation to feature at Greater Geelong clean economy showcase
Manufacturing innovation, sustainable materials and circular economy solutions will be among the topics explored at the Greater Geelong Clean Economy Showcase 2026, organised by the City of Greater Geelong as part of Geelong Design Week.
Victoria opens new training round to address manufacturing skills gaps
The Victorian Government has opened applications for a new round of its Skills Solutions Partnerships program, with a focus on developing training to address workforce needs across priority industries including advanced manufacturing and defence.
Monash study highlights electrical injury risks facing manufacturing workers
Manufacturers accounted for around one in five accepted workplace compensation claims for electrical injuries in Victoria between 2018-19 and 2022-23, according to new research from Monash University.
NewCold boosts manufacturing cold-storage capacity in Victoria
Manufacturing demand for frozen and convenient foods is supporting a $200 million expansion of NewCold’s automated cold-storage operations in Truganina, Victoria, with the company adding 80,000 pallet positions to its existing facility.
Victorian medtech manufacturer opens Port Melbourne facility
Medical technology manufacturer International Medical Robotics Academy (IMRA) Surgical has opened a new facility in Port Melbourne, Victoria, with the expansion expected to create 10 high-skilled jobs and support $3.5 million in capital investment over two years.Â
Bellevue Orchard expands Victorian juice manufacturing operations
Bellevue Orchard is set to expand its juice manufacturing operations in Victoria, with upgraded equipment and a new bottling line at its Officer facility expected to double production of its Summer Snow Australian juices.Â
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Xometry CEO Sanjeev Singh Sahni on how AI and digital networks are reshaping manufacturing supply chains
Australian manufacturers have long competed against distance. In an exclusive interview with Australian Manufacturing, Xometry CEO Sanjeev Singh Sahni discusses how AI can help manufacturers access more production capacity and simplify traditionally email-driven supply chains.
