Frozen chips maker plans new $425 million factory in Victoria
Farm Frites, a Dutch frozen potato products manufacturer, is planning to build a new, $425 million plant at Dooen, in Victoria’s Wimmera region.
Some thoughts on industry policy for the next federal government
We do not know when the federal election campaign will start officially. I will use this space to share a handful of manufacturing-related thoughts for whoever forms the next federal government. By Dr Jens Goennemann. Over the last decade, there has been bipartisan appreciation for manufacturing – evidenced mostly by lip service rather than bold…
Fleet Space to build ‘hyper factory’ at Adelaide Airport
Satellite manufacturer and space-based mineral detection company Fleet Space Technologies is constructing a new global headquarters and space tech ‘hyper factory’.
Australians generate mountains of waste, and we need more help to recycle and reuse it
By Melita Jazbec, University of Technology Sydney; Monique Retamal, University of Technology Sydney; Nick Florin, University of Technology Sydney, and Stuart White, University of Technology Sydney Australians largely support transforming the economy to increase recycling, repurpose products and reduce waste, according to a new report from the Productivity Commission, but they are being impeded by…
Govt announces $9.6 million sub supplier qualification pilot
HII has been awarded an initial $9.6 million by the federal government to deliver a new Australian Submarine Supplier Qualification Pilot
Saab opens expanded defence tech centre and HQ
Saab has opened its new expanded Australian headquarters and tech centre following a $22.6 million Modern Manufacturing Initiative grant.
Delorean wins ‘game changing’ ARENA grant for bioenergy
Delorean Corporation has signed off a $6 million grant with the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to help accelerate development of its SA1 bioenergy facility.
Australia’s only IV fluids maker gets gov boost
The Federal Government is pouring $20 million into IV fluids maker, Baxter Healthcare, to expand its manufacturing capability.
How Modra Technology is expanding and advancing carpet manufacturing automation with growth capital
Sponsored article For over 30 years, Modra Technology has been developing automation solutions for carpet manufacturers. Based in Warragul, Victoria, this family-owned business supplies machinery to over 200 clients in 35 countries, with a reputation for innovation in carpet sampling and creeling technology. A key driver of Modra’s recent growth has been the CreelMT™ Mobile,…
Australian universities receive $59m in AEA Ignite grants for research
More than $59 million in grants from the first round of Australia’s Economic Accelerator (AEA) Ignite program will flow to universities across Australia to support nationally significant research and commercialisation projects, according to a statement from the Australian government on Tuesday. In what was described as a highly competitive round, 155 grants were awarded to…