Australian manufacturing slides further to worst result in almost five years
The Australian Industry Group’s Performance of Manufacturing Index has found manufacturing contracted for the fourth straight month.
Victorian manufacturers would benefit from state emissions targets: report
Climate change think tank Beyond Zero Emissions has argued for emissions reductions targets in Victoria in a new report, Electrifying the Manufacturing State.
Vital Signs: a 3-point plan to reach net-zero emissions by 2050
Every January Larry Fink, the head of the world’s largest funds manager, BlackRock, sends a letter to the chief executives of major public companies.
Gladstone to get “first in Australia” gas network hydrogen supply
A $1.7 million grant has been announced to support a new gas injection facility, which will add up to 10 per cent hydrogen into Gladstone’s gas network.
Advanced Manufacturing Expo preliminary program now available
AMX2020 will run from May 13 to May 15 at the Sydney Showground, and cover themes including automation and robotics, industrial IoT, and government grants.
Defence companies vie for slice of $35 billion Australian frigate pie
Detailed planning for Australia’s Hunter Class Frigate Program is well underway as local companies vie for a slice of the $35 billion project.
Calix announces 144 per cent revenue increase for half-year
Chemical technology business Calix (ASX: CXL) has announced a sales revenue increase of 144 per cent in the first half of the financial year.
PCB maker eyes further JSF work internationally
Queanbeyan’s Lintek has upgraded its facility, and is attempting to increase its participation in the global F-35 program. Lintek employs roughly 50 at the site, and makes microwave and high-frequency printed circuit board using a patented “high vacuum deposition” process, enabling very accurate copper features to be created. It is a supplier to government departments,…
Victorian government announces funding increase for recycling initiatives
The Victorian government has announced extra funding to encourage recycling and waste minimisation in the state’s businesses.
NSW TAFE review announced
The NSW government has announced a review of the state’s $2.3 billion TAFE system, headed by businessman David Gonski and Western Sydney University Chancellor Peter Shergold, which will report back by July.