Angela Doyle, WA State Director, AMGC
Our latest Meet a Member conversation is with Angela Doyle, WA State Director at AMGC. She tells us about raising awareness of advanced manufacturing in her state.
BlueScope workers concede to company over pay
Analysis by Peter Roberts If ever there was a demonstration that times have changed in industrial disputes in manufacturing it is clear from this week’s decision by BlueScope steel workers to accept its latest pay deal. Workers at the Port Kembla steel works agreed in 2015 to a three year pay freeze, and cuts in…
Orica chief calls for LNG export cap
Alberto Calderon, CEO of explosives group, Orica has called for a cap on gas exports to ensure the survival of gas-intensive manufacturing in Australia. Calderon said there was a simple solution to chronic gas shortages and lack of supply to domestic customers, and urged Canberra to take action. “The government needs to ensure that the…
Maggie Beer sells out for $25 million
Premium food brands producer, Longtable Group (ASX: LON) has completed its takeover of 100 per cent of Maggie Beer Products from the South Australian cook and food entrepreneur, Maggie Beer for a total consideration of $25 million. The company, which bought an initial 48 per cent of the business for $15 million in 2016, said…