Investment boosts sports hydration drink towards US launch
An Australian sports drink developed at leading universities will use its latest round of funding to expand nationally ahead of a US launch next year.
Gas prices could send more manufacturers offshore, warns CSR boss
Chair of building products company CSR has said Australian manufacturers were paying gas prices similar to or greater than those in gas-poor Asian countries, and that this could end up sending companies offshore.
Number of Australian automotive manufacturers up since 2015, “positive signs are emerging,” says new report
An investigation into automotive manufacturing in Australia by ACA Research has found the number of companies increased from 260 to 300, employing 9,800, and with a combined value of $4 billion.
Xtek awarded $1 million defence industry capability grant
Canberra-based Xtek (ASX: XTE) has earned a $1 million Sovereign Industry Capability Priority grant, which will assist the company in establishing a composites manufacturing facility for its combat armour products.
Melbourne recycled railway sleeper trial underway
An 18-month Melbourne trial of 200 railway sleepers, made by Integrated Recycling of Mildura, began today.
NSW, VIC should adopt QLD domestic-only gas policy, says Manufacturing Australia
The NSW and Victorian governments should be following the Queensland government’s lead and opening up new gas supplies for industrial users, according to Manufacturing Australia.
Yellow Tail maker Casella considers sale
A sale of Casella Family Brands, best known for its Yellow Tail range of wines, is reportedly being considered.
Deakin and Ford create wool-based alternative to petrochemical car insulation
Researchers at Deakin University’s Institute for Frontier Materials have worked with Ford to create a new wool-based insulation, which they say has environmental and other benefits over synthetic materials currently in use.
Australian Made logo registered in Hong Kong
The Australian Made Campaign has announced that the Australian Made, Australian Grown logo has become a registered trademark in Hong Kong, the sixth-biggest buyer of Australian merchandise exports.
Export grants help South Australian wines go global
More than a dozen South Australian wine companies were among the businesses to use the South Australian Export Accelerator (SAEA) program to help them market and sell their products overseas.