Australia’s cured meat and smallgoods manufacturing industry is experiencing modest growth despite health-conscious consumers turning away from processed meats, according to a new industry report. The industry, worth $5.4 billion in 2025, has grown by supporting stable domestic demand and a premiumisation trend that has allowed producers to increase unit prices. However, consumption of processed…
OneSteel Manufacturing has enhanced emergency response capabilities at its Whyalla Steelworks by bringing its Emergency Response Team services in-house, creating local jobs and boosting community skills. The company announced on Monday it had transitioned from external providers to an internal emergency response model, removing reliance on outside services while improving quality and responsiveness. The move…
The sale process for the Whyalla Steelworks in South Australia and associated mining operations — previously held by GFG Alliance — has formally opened, with “strong early interest from global steelmakers and consortia” according to the federal and South Australian governments. The steelworks were forced into administration by the SA government in February, with KordaMentha…
The quarterly ACCI-Westpac Survey of Industrial Trends has shown the manufacturing industry “showing signs of recovery” and a result indicating “gradual gains in new orders and stable, positive output growth.” According to a statement from the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Tuesday, sentiment appears to be “improving following the gloom of the past…
Compound semiconductor developer and maker BluGlass has announced the close of its share purchase plan (SPP), which raised $5.3 million before costs. The company said in a statement on Tuesday that the raise will accelerate production and delivery related to new and existing contracts, as well as support additional fab equipment and working capital. It…
Australian scientists have developed a revolutionary nanomaterial that can extract clean drinking water from air humidity, potentially helping millions of people without access to safe water. The “light as a feather” material can hold more than three times its weight in water and works far faster than existing commercial technologies, researchers from UNSW announced this…
A Melbourne biotechnology company has become one of the first in Australasia to receive a licence to manufacture stem cells, potentially reducing Australia’s reliance on overseas bio-tech manufacturers. The Therapeutic Goods Administration granted Magellan Stem Cells the manufacturing licence for its Braeside facility in Melbourne’s southeast, the company announced this week. The decision places Magellan…
The NSW government will establish an Investment Delivery Authority to accelerate approvals for major projects worth more than $1 billion as part of the 2025-26 Budget. Premier Chris Minns announced on Monday the government would invest $17.7 million to establish the authority, which is modelled on the successful Housing Delivery Authority. The authority will help…
Whiteley Corporation, a family-owned maker of cleaning and disinfection products, has officially opened its new $25 million purpose-built Human Therapeutics Plant at Tomago, NSW. According to a statement from the company last week, the event at Whiteley’s first-of-its-kind plant was attended by over 100 guests, including NSW Port Stephens MP Kate Washington (pictured on right.)…
There are limited tickets left for Spotlight on Scaling Up, and there is a limited amount of time in which to buy them. Don’t miss out on this all-star cast of experts examining the importance of manufacturers outgrowing their small business origins and how it can be done. The event at University of Technology Sydney…