Industry News
NSW introduces mandatory regulations for battery manufacturers
New legislation introduces mandatory battery regulations, including greater responsibility for manufacturers and suppliers in reducing the risk of fires. [ + ]
A merging of flavours: Unilever Foods and McCormick
Unilever has confirmed details of a transaction to merge its foods business with McCormick, with the deal expected to be completed by mid-2027. [ + ]
Government brings forward $6.15bn to support manufacturing
The federal government has announced it is bringing forward $6.15bn in concessional capital to support Australian businesses affected by global disruptions. [ + ]
JP Morgan reports weakening of global manufacturing due to slower trade
According to JP Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI, the war in the Middle East has been testing the resilience of the global manufacturing sector. [ + ]
Construction begins on Tasmanian hydrogen fluoride pilot plant
ABx Group Limited has announced that its hydrogen fluoride pilot plant in Bell Bay Tasmania has entered the construction phase. [ + ]
ARENA investing in freight shift from diesel to electric
ARENA has announced up to $25.3m in funding for NewVolt to build a shared fast‑charging network for electric trucks in Victoria. [ + ]
$1 million grants available for Victorian recycling solutions
Manufacturing businesses are invited to apply for up to $1m in funding under Round 6 of the Victorian Circular Economy Recycling Modernisation Fund. [ + ]
Control Station and Dimension Software partner on operations intelligence
Integration of PlantESP and Asset Intellect aims to help manufacturers turn control loop diagnostics into faster operational decisions. [ + ]
NET achieves fully electric end-to-end delivery from Sydney to Canberra
Zero-emission trucking company New Energy Transport has completed what it says is Australia's first fully electric end-to-end delivery from Sydney to Canberra. [ + ]
Australia and Germany to cooperate on guided weapons components
The Australian Government has announced another step toward establishing domestic manufacturing of priority components for anti-ship cruise missiles. [ + ]
Western Sydney University’s Factory of the Future completed
The Factory of the Future is an experiential learning and innovation environment within the Bankstown City Campus of Western Sydney University. [ + ]
Fenner Conveyors opens K-MIX Materials Innovation Hub
The K-MIX Materials Innovation Hub in Kwinana, Western Australia, will produce the company's first conveyor belt made from recycled content. [ + ]
Real-time metering upgrade for Melbourne
Melbourne Water has finalised the rollout of real-time telemetry across surface water diversion meters, providing direct access to water usage. [ + ]
$2 billion investment to secure Queensland's aluminium
Investment to transform Queensland's energy grid and secure the future of aluminium smelting in Central Queensland. [ + ]
Australia secures EU Free Trade Agreement
An FTA with the European Union, the world's second-largest economy, is expected to expand market access for Australian manufacturers and strengthen economic ties. [ + ]
