Former Mercedes CTO joins Aussie auto tech company Doftek
Doftek, an Australian automotive tech company specialising in active wheel alignment systems, has appointed former Mercedes-AMG CTO Jochen Hermann to its Advisory Board.
Fonterra plans $1.7m refurbishment of Tasmanian cheese tower
Global diary company Fonterra has plans to upgrade the cheddaring tower, as its Wynyard, Tasmania cheese factory.
South Australia proposes new industrial defence hub
The South Australian government is proposing a new industrial precent to boost its defence manufacturing capabilities.
Australian welding body calls for sovereign manufacturing in response to Trump tariffs
Weld Australia has urged Australian governments to strengthen domestic manufacturing instead of retaliatory action in the wake of US global tariffs.
Vossloh opens new railway components factory in Bendigo
German rail technology group Vossloh has opened a new manufacturing plant in Bendigo, Victoria. The plant will manufacture up to 200 railway turnout components a year, including switches and rail fasteners. It will also feature a solar power system, providing an output of around 228 kilowatts. Vossloh added that this new plant features modern…
Mars Wrigley chews up plastic waste with $6.5 million Asquith factory upgrade
Mars Wrigley Australia has invested $6.5 million in a new production line to boost its gum and mints manufacturing capacity by more than 60 per cent while cutting plastic waste.
Tesla eyes Adelaide for battery factory
Tesla is considering building a factory to repurpose its batteries in Adelaide, however, it needs the local council to first fix the contaminated site.