Advanced Navigation, Quantx Labs among seven defence grant recipients

Seven companies have been awarded grants totalling $3.8 under the federal Defence Global Competitiveness and Sovereign Industrial Capability Priority programs. “These grant programs support Australian businesses to continue world-class manufacturing, serving Australia’s Defence needs, and providing the boost that’s needed to turn their cutting edge capabilities into successful defence exports,” said defence industry minister Pat…

Marand awarded further work on Naval Strike Missile

Marand Precision Engineering has been awarded a further contract from Kongsberg Defence Australia on the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) project, and will begin production of structural launcher frames and rails for NSM launcher canisters immediately. In a statement on Thursday, Kongsberg said the frames and rails were key components for the Launcher Missile Module (LMM),…

Zone RV grows workforce to 231

Caravan company Zone RV has featured in the first week of Queensland’s Inside Advanced Manufacturing showcase, with the company announcing that it recently increased its headcount to 231. Manufacturing minister Glenn Butcher visited the Coolum Beach maker of lightweight composite-bodied off-road caravans on Wednesday morning.  During its expansion, Zone RV has purchased what it describes…

Deloitte selected on proposed Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Hub at Bunbury

The Western Australian government has announced that it is moving forward with planning for the proposed Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Hub (AMTECH), with Deloitte the successful tenderer to deliver a detailed feasibility study and business case. According to a statement on Tuesday, the appointment of the Big Four firm represents a next step towards “a…