F-35 purchases a boost for Aust high-tech manufacturers
28 April, 2014The government's decision to purchase more F-35 joint strike fighters is a boost for Australia's high-tech manufacturing industry, aerospace manufacturer Marand says.
Fluid Components International celebrates 50 years of business
22 April, 2014Fluid Components International (FCI) is celebrating 50 years in business. Established in 1964, FCI is a technology innovator and global leader in flow, level and temperature measurement.
Weidmüller announces plans to acquire R. STAHL shares
16 April, 2014Weidmüller has issued a public takeover offer for all shares of R. STAHL. The company has offered €47.50 for each share.
Does it matter if Australia no longer manufactures things?
14 April, 2014 by Tim Mazzarol, University of Western AustraliaThe announcements that car manufacturing would cease by the end of this decade stimulated a lot of debate about whether it matters if we manufacture such products. Tim Mazzarol from the University of Western Australia examines this debate.
Education key to success of Australian manufacturing
11 April, 2014Despite downturns in some manufacturing sectors, things aren't all bad for the industry, according to the Australian Workforce and Productivity Agency's (AWPA's) new report, the Manufacturing Workforce Study 2014.
Chemical engineers urged to lead the battle against climate change
08 April, 2014Engineers should lead the battle against climate change and the transition to renewable energies, incoming IChemE President Professor Geoff Maitland says.
100K manufacturing jobs at risk if gas prices continue to increase
28 March, 2014High gas prices could spell the loss of more than 100,000 Australian jobs, Manufacturing Australia chair Sue Morphet told the ABC's 7.30 program. The manufacturing industry is calling on the federal government to intervene.
Rockwell Automation recognised as one of World's Most Ethical Companies
24 March, 2014Rockwell Automation has been named as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute for the sixth time. The company has also announced its 2013 Corporate Responsibility Report is available.
Honeywell achieves CMMI Maturity Level 5
21 March, 2014Honeywell's Building Solutions and Process Solutions businesses have received the highest level of CMMI - Maturity Level 5. Of the more than 6000 organisations with published appraisals results, only 6% have achieved this result.
Partnership delivers Processing Excellence Centre
17 March, 2014Schneider Electric has announced a partnership with Rio Tinto to deliver services and solutions for its global Processing Excellence Centre (PEC).
Emerson opens Rosemount Quick Ship and Repair Centre
14 March, 2014Emerson's Rosemount Quick Ship and Repair Centre has opened in Melbourne. The centre provides more than 6000 product and service solutions for Emerson's Rosemount pressure, temperature and DP level instrumentation range.
39,000 jobs on the line as Aust car manufacturing folds
11 March, 2014The demise of Australia's car manufacturing industry could see up to 39,600 jobs lost, mostly in Victoria and South Australia, Productivity Commission modelling has predicted.
Ai Group releases 10-point plan for economic growth
07 March, 2014Ai Group has released a 10-point plan that it says will help lift Australia's economic growth and resilience. It covers a number of key policy issues that Ai Group says need to be addressed to improve the health of the manufacturing sector.
Pharmaceutical giant to build $47m manufacturing plant
04 March, 2014German pharmaceutical company Fresenius Kabi has announced plans to open a $47 million manufacturing plant in Derrimut, near Melbourne, which will create 120 new jobs. The facility is expected to be operational by 2016.
4.6 magnitude earthquake damages WA gold mine
04 March, 2014A magnitude 4.6 earthquake has caused damage to Northern Star Resources' Raleigh Underground Mine, disrupting production for a projected six to eight weeks.
