Tag: Weld Australia
Weld Australia, AWS partnership targets manufacturing capability for AUKUS and defence
Weld Australia has announced a strategic partnership with the American Welding Society (AWS) aimed at strengthening Australia's manufacturing capability to support AUKUS, defence, shipbuilding and sovereign industrial growth.
National Manufacturing Summit 2027 opens registrations for Adelaide event
Weld Australia has announced that the National Manufacturing Summit 2027 will be held in Adelaide on 8 and 9 June next year, with the event set to focus on manufacturing sovereignty and opportunities for Australia's defence manufacturing sector.
Wind and transmission tower manufacturing a major opportunity for Australian manufacturing, Weld Australia says
The expansion of wind and transmission tower production represents a “once-in-a-generation” opportunity for Australian manufacturing, according to Weld Australia, which says the renewable energy build-out could support jobs, regional industry growth and stronger domestic supply chains if backed by supportive policy settings.
Weld Australia backs Cairncross Dockyard redevelopment as manufacturing capability model
Weld Australia has expressed support for the Cairncross Dockyard redevelopment in Brisbane, describing the project as a potential model for strengthening Australia’s sovereign capability and manufacturing workforce development.
Weld Australia, ASSDA sign manufacturing-focused MoU to boost industry collaboration
Weld Australia and the Australian Stainless Steel Development Association (ASSDA) have formalised a new partnership aimed at strengthening collaboration and capability across Australia’s manufacturing, welding and stainless steel sectors.
Weld Australia backs manufacturing gains from $3.9B defence build
Australia’s advanced manufacturing sector is set for a significant expansion following a $3.9 billion investment in the Submarine Construction Yard at Osborne, with Weld Australia describing the announcement as a once-in-a-generation opportunity for the nation’s manufacturing capability.
Manufacturing workforce targeted as Weld Australia launches subsidised welding training across Qld
A new subsidised welder training initiative aimed at strengthening Queensland’s manufacturing workforce has been launched by Weld Australia in partnership with Manufacturing Skills Queensland.
Weld Australia supports federal push on local manufacturing of wind infrastructure
Manufacturing capacity in Australia’s clean energy supply chain is in focus following the Federal Government’s decision to open national consultation on domestic manufacturing of wind and transmission towers, a move welcomed by industry body Weld Australia as a step toward strengthening local manufacturing capability.
2026 National Manufacturing Summit to highlight Australia’s defence manufacturing
Manufacturing sovereignty and Australia’s defence capability will be the focus of the 2026 National Manufacturing Summit, with Weld Australia calling for sponsors and speakers to participate in the event to be held in Adelaide on 29 and 30 July 2026.
SA manufacturing leaders recognised at 2025 Welding Excellence Awards
South Australia’s manufacturing capability took centre stage in Adelaide as Weld Australia announced the winners of its 2025 South Australia Welding Excellence Awards, celebrating achievements across fabrication, welding and training.
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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.
