Tag: Western Australia
Drilling equipment manufacturer Metzke announces East Rockingham expansion
Drilling equipment manufacturer Metzke has announced a $22 million investment in a new advanced manufacturing facility in East Rockingham, Western Australia, as the company said it seeks to expand its manufacturing capacity and support future growth.
$8M funding to expand WA paper and cardboard recycling capacity
The Western Australian Government says the state’s paper and cardboard recycling capacity is set to expand following a $7.92 million joint funding package from the Albanese and Cook Governments to upgrade infrastructure at the Canning Vale Materials Recovery Facility.
ARENA backs lithium refining manufacturing trial in Western Australia
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is providing up to $38.1 million to support a lower-emissions lithium processing demonstration plant in Western Australia, aimed at strengthening domestic manufacturing in critical minerals.
Diesel stockpile agreement aims to improve fuel resilience across regional WA
The Western Australian Government has reached an agreement to secure and store at least 4 million litres of diesel in the Kimberley, in a move aimed at strengthening fuel security and easing pressure from acute supply shortages in regional areas.
Manufacturing projects feature in $1M WA RED Grants boost for Great Southern
Manufacturing projects are among six initiatives to receive a share of $1.02 million in funding under Round 8 of the Western Australian Government’s Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants program, aimed at supporting economic diversification and business resilience across the Great Southern.
Pilbara manufacturing boosted through $846,700 in RED Grants
The Western Australian Government is investing in the Pilbara’s economic diversification and manufacturing capacity, awarding $846,700 to five regional projects through Round 8 of the Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants program.
WA launches first nuclear foundations training program for AUKUS
Western Australia has spearheaded its first nuclear foundations training course, positioning the state’s manufacturing and industrial sectors to capitalise on AUKUS submarine program opportunities.
Manufacturing investment drives recycled conveyor belt launch at Fenner Conveyors facility
Manufacturing capability in Western Australia has been bolstered following the official opening of a new materials innovation hub by Fenner Conveyors, alongside the launch of a recycled-content conveyor belt developed in partnership with Tyrecycle.
Construction underway on Kwinana clean energy research hub
The Future Energy Exports Cooperative Research Centre (FEnEx CRC) says construction is progressing on the first stage of the Kwinana Energy Transformation Hub (KETH) after awarding a contract to Western Projects to build the facility’s research and development (R&D) building in Western Australia.
$500K funding drive to expand Pilbara innovation and manufacturing
The Government of Western Australia said it has partnered with BHP and CORE Innovation Hub to deliver $500,000 in grants through the Made in the Pilbara initiative, aimed at supporting business growth and diversification in the region.
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Automotive canopy and tray manufacturer manages 6,000 SKUs with self-implemented ERP
Australian automotive accessories manufacturer Trig Point self-implemented an ERP system in just three months and gained control over its unwieldy component inventory, product customizations, and production processes. “We wouldn’t be able to manage that without a system like this,” says Chris Wasylkiw, Production Engineer.
