CEA Technologies signs $90 million loan to aid expansion
Radar and communications specialist CEA Technologies has signed the first contract under the Defence Export Facility.
New report calculates value added by Australian chemical manufacturing vs LNG
Research released on Tuesday by Chemistry Australia estimates the chemical sector’s annual economic contribution to Australia as $37.7 billion and 212,000 full-time jobs, and found that each petajoule it uses creates 33 times more value than the LNG industry and 68 times more value than if that gas was used to create power.
Solar-powered furniture offers off-grid connection
South Australian outdoor furniture brand Sedi has developed bespoke benches and shelter options for smart cities and regional areas.
CRC-P applications open for $20 million in plastic recycling tech grants
Applications for plastic recycling grants worth $20 million, originally announced during the federal election campaign, have been opened today.
Industry body AMTIL celebrates 20th anniversary
AMTIL, the peak body for Australia’s precision engineering and advanced manufacturing industry, has celebrated its 20th anniversary.
Morrison looking at details for commitment to protect shipping
Scott Morrison has flagged the government is working with the United States and Britain on details for an Australian role in helping safeguard shipping passages in the Middle East.
SMEs invited to apply for next round of capability grants
Eligible defence suppliers have been invited to apply for the next round of Sovereign Industrial Capability Program grants.
NT set to develop industrial hemp industry
The Northern Territory has passed a bill this week that could see the territory establish an industrial hemp industry.
$30 million raising to fuel Tritium’s continued international expansion
Tritium, a Brisbane-based maker of fast DC chargers for electric vehicles, has announced news of a $30 million capital raise to keep up with demand following a number of recent international agreements.
Aussie ingenuity helping make America green again
By Andrew Spence A slimline rainwater tank that allowed Australians to weather terrible droughts will soon be manufactured in the United States. The Oziflow 58 Gallon tank is the original plastic slimline tank, is just 7” wide and can be linked together like Lego bricks to increase storage capacity. Tooling to manufacture the blow-moulded tanks is being…