AMGC launches Ten Ways to Succeed in Australian Manufacturing report
The Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre has released a new research report including a list of ten ways manufacturers can position themselves for future success.
Federal government to invest $211 million in fuel security to protect against risk and price pressures
The government is seeking to have the $200 million grants for new storage matched by state governments or industry. Its focus will be on projects in strategic regional locations, connected to refineries and with connections to existing fuel infrastructure.
3DMeditech awarded $3.7 million contract for Covid swab kits
Port Melbourne-based 3DMeditech has earned a $3.7 million contract for nasopharyngeal swab kits, which will be delivered to the National Medical Stockpile up to March next year and be used to test for Covid-19.
Top shelf Barossa winery on market
Premium South Australian wine business Rolf Binder is on the market for the first time in its 65 year history.
Australia and Germany to begin hydrogen feasibility study
Australia and Germany have signed a declaration of intent on a feasibility study “into the potential for closer collaboration and the future development of a hydrogen supply chain”.
Export grants scheme to ‘reduce administrative burden’ under proposed changes: minister
The federal government intends to change the Export Market Development (EMDG) grants scheme, which would be available to those with revenues under $20 million, shift from reimbursement to grants, and become simpler to apply for.
Richards Coach Works to be acquired by Bucher Municipal
Swiss-headquartered Bucher Municipal has announced that it will acquire Richards Coach Works for an undisclosed amount.
Building R&D capacity via targeted grants
The current economic crisis in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, has exposed the decay in Australia’s manufacturing capability and highlighted the need for increased investment in innovation.
SMEs awarded over $11 m in defence grants
The federal government has awarded more than $11 million in grants to 20 Australian small businesses in the latest round of the Sovereign Industrial Capability Grants Program.
Australian technology company wants to turn tyres into hydrogen
Green Distillation Technologies, best known for its process that turns end-of-life tyres into carbon, oil and steel, has announced the development of a new technique to further process reclaimed materials into hydrogen.