New Somerton plastics recycling plant opens, will create 46 new jobs
Advanced Circular Polymers’ new plastics recycling facility at Somerton, which is Australia’s largest, officially opened this morning.
Melbourne carpet manufacturer proposes ban on nylon and synthetic carpets
Supertuft, a Melbourne manufacturer of woolen carpets, has called for banning nylon and PET plastic pile carpet in Australia and New Zealand, citing the health impacts of flame retardants used in these.
$3.4 million project to take coating technology from university lab to global market by 2021
A three-year project between Deakin University, Xefco and Proficiency Consulting to scale an advanced coating technology has been announced, and is being supported by a $505,231 Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre grant.
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.