Tag: Western Australia
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners invests $39.7M in WA manufacturing upgrade
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has invested $39.7 million in its Kewdale manufacturing facility in Western Australia, installing a new can production line designed to increase capacity by more than 40 per cent.
Honey skincare manufacturer builds operational control during 1,000% growth
When sales increased by approximately 1,000% year over year, Australian skincare manufacturer Beeautify managed to identify material constraints, manage two sales channels, and prepare production for rising demand.
WA Gov’t identifies five proponents for defence manufacturing hub
The Western Australian Government has identified five preferred proponents for its Western Defence Forge development, a proposed defence manufacturing hub aimed at expanding advanced manufacturing capabilities, attracting investment and creating local jobs.
Hyperion Systems puts 3D-printed ASTRA 460 through initial sea trial
Western Australian manufacturer Hyperion Systems has completed an initial sea trial of its 3D-printed ASTRA 460 unmanned surface vessel (USV), bringing its additively manufactured hull and marine systems together for on-water testing.
AMCRC adds ECU to strengthen additive manufacturing capability
Australia’s manufacturing capability is set to gain further research and industry support as Edith Cowan University (ECU) joins the Additive Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (AMCRC) as its newest research partner.
WA backs manufacturing capability for local wind turbine servicing
The Western Australian Government has announced a $500,000 co-investment in National Electric Motor Services (NEMS) to expand local manufacturing and servicing capabilities for wind turbine generators in Malaga.
WA hospital begins manufacturing breakthrough cancer therapies
Western Australia has taken a step towards locally manufacturing advanced cancer therapies, with Royal Perth Hospital licensed to manufacture CAR T-cells and becoming the first hospital in Australia authorised to manufacture tumour-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) for clinical trials.
Modular manufacturing project to deliver 54 new social homes in Wheatbelt
A Western Australian manufacturing project will deliver 54 new modular social homes for seniors across the Wheatbelt, following more than $27 million in combined State and Federal Government funding.
WA manufacturing innovators named finalists for 2026 awards
Western Australia’s manufacturing and innovation sectors are represented among 23 businesses named as finalists for the 2026 WA Innovators of the Year awards, following more than 130 applications across six categories.
WA invests $2M in TAFE equipment to support manufacturing workforce
The Western Australian Government is investing more than $2 million in new equipment at South Metropolitan TAFE to support training in priority industries including manufacturing, automation, clean energy and electrical occupations.
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