Formflow’s new factory to build modular housing

The Victorian Government is backing a new housing manufacturing facility to be established in Portland by building products technology company FormFlow. FormFlow will transform an unused airport hanger at regional city Portland into a housing manufacturing facility, supported by the government’s Portland Diversification Fund. Geelong-based FormFlow is pioneering novel technologies for the metal forming sector,…

ClearVue solar PV window’s domestic sale

Glazing systems that generate solar power developed by ClearVue Technologies are to be installed in their first domestic home in the suburb of Griffith in the Australian Capital Territory. The Perth company has received an order for eight large solar PV powered skylights as well as a range of standard, non-solar double glazed windows and…

Digital opportunity to re-build manufacturing – by Matthew McKnight

Manufacturing was transforming itself even before the Covid-19 pandemic, adopting digital solutions. But to regain leadership in manufacturing, new thinking is needed that builds on lessons from other sectors, argues Matthew McKnight The boom in global trade, increasing inflation, and global supply chain disruptions from the Covid-19 pandemic have left Australia’s manufacturing sector in disarray.…

Manufacturing leaders on the move

Several manufacturing companies have reported changes in top leadership positions, with three announcing a change in chief executive officer today. Building products group Adbri announced that Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Nick Miller would be leaving his role. According to the company: “The Board has determined that it is an appropriate time for a…