1. 19.12.2023
    19.12.2023
    by      In
    A group of NSW cabinetry workers in Sydney’s Weatherill Park have been sacked weeks before Christmas, after a string of linked companies in the building industry went bust with debts of $45 million. 
    News.com.au has reported that 30 workers at the joinery and manufacturing business, Joinery... Read More
  2. 27.11.2023
    27.11.2023
    by      In
    Welcome to Industry Update’s last edition of the year. Thank you for being such loyal readers in 2023. 
    In his column, Industry Minister Ed Husic emphasises the importance of sovereign manufacturing capabilities in the medical and biotech sector. 
    Funding a new nuclear medicine manufacturing... Read More
  3. 15.11.2023
    15.11.2023
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    Another hot, dry El Niño summer is just around the corner for Australia, leading many businesses to start planning their energy strategy for the season. 
    The extreme forecast conditions have prompted the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) to flag an increased risk of electricity supply... Read More
  4. 07.11.2023
    07.11.2023
    by      In
    Trellis Doors’ stylish S08 accordion door is ideal to secure curved openings, whether these are tenancies, reception areas, curved glass windows or restaurant lease lines, benchtops or serveries.
    Secures special radius curves
    While the curved accordion door is able to traverse a 90 degree curved... Read More
  5. 30.10.2023
    30.10.2023
    by      In
    A new method of recycling carbon fibre, developed at UNSW Canberra, shows potential for ultra-light cars made from recycled carbon fibre 
    As more advanced and sophisticated materials are used in manufacturing and technology, they also become more complicated.
    In particular, when these products... Read More
  6. 19.10.2023
    19.10.2023
    by      In
    The recent announcement of Sara Lee entering administration a year after celebrating its 50th anniversary in Australia, has not only sent shockwaves through the culinary world but also raised concerns about its implications for manufacturing in Australia. The effects of this development on the... Read More
  7. 11.10.2023
    11.10.2023
    by      In
    With climate-related financial disclosure on the horizon, large Australian manufacturers would be wise to start considering how they manage mandatory reporting of their carbon emissions.
    The Australian government is shifting to align the country with jurisdictions such as Europe and the US in... Read More
  8. 04.10.2023
    04.10.2023
    by      In
    The Queensland Government is bolstering support for women in manufacturing through the launch of the Women in Manufacturing Apprentice Awards in 2024. 
    Nominations are now open for the Women in Manufacturing ‘Leading Apprentice Award’ and runner up – the ‘Highly Commended Apprentice Award’ for 2024... Read More
  9. 04.10.2023
    04.10.2023
    by      In
    There probably aren’t many air compressor companies that have set up a school for children from low-income families and a vocational training school for young students from underprivileged backgrounds, but that’s what sets ELGi apart in the industry. 
    Established in South India in 1960, where most... Read More
  10. 04.10.2023
    04.10.2023
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    Last month, the board of the National Reconstruction Fund met for the first time and the NRF Corporation is now officially up and running. 
    The NRFC will provide $15 billion in co-investment finance alongside and in conjunction with the private sector, much like the successful Clean Energy Finance... Read More