The federal government has announced a $1 billion Covid-relief package of defence sector works which includes some wins for manufacturers. While much of the new spending is for infrastructure and other defence base works the cash will also: Accelerate the sustainment of ADF platforms and capabilities, including the upgrade of Thales Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles…
@AuManufacturing’s Australia’s niche champions series looks at ResMed, a company whose success owes more to business acumen than technology. By Peter Roberts. There is no doubt the development in 1981 by Professor Colin Sullivan of the University of Sydney of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy for sufferers of sleep apnea has changed lives around…
Modular data centre manufacturer DXN has signed a $1.5 million contract to supply a factory-built data centre to gold miner, Newcrest Mining. DXN will build, ship and install the prefabricated data centre for its Cadia mine in central west New South Wales. The Perth company’s CEO, Matthew Madden said the centre would incorporate critical infrastructure…
Housing and construction slowdown hits ADBRI Cement, lime and building products manufacturer ADBRI was hit in the first six months of this year by bushfires, smoke and floods and by lower residential demand. Revenue in the half of $700.7 million was down from $755.7 million in the previous corresponding period. Earnings before interest and tax…
@AuManufacturing’s Australia’s niche champions series has focused on local manufacturers who are export leaders. But there are other business models, such as rubber glove maker Ansell which is a world leader without actually manufacturing in its home market. By Peter Roberts Australian global niche manufacturing champions such as Ansell in rubber gloves and protective clothing…
Cyborg Dynamics Engineering and BIA5 Pty Ltd have unveiled a truly Australian developed and produced Unmannned Ground Vehicle (UGV) (pictured). The pair, the recipients of the Centre for Defence Industry Capability priority grant have just completed 12 months of detailed design and development. Cyborg took to social media to announce: “This is TRUE sovereign capability…
Specialty steel manufacturer Bisalloy Steels has deepened its relationship with Shoalhaven based SME and family owned SMETEC Services to processed armoured steels for military uses. The two companies have been collaborating for two years, but have now signed a Memorandum of Understanding. Bisalloy will supply its high strength and high hardness quenched and tempered armour…
Today in @AuManufacturing’s Australia’s niche champions series , we look at Liferaft Systems Australia, which specialises in life-saving inflatable structures found on ships all over the world. By Brent Balinski. For close to three decades, Mike Grainger’s company has maintained its focus on doing one thing well. From day one, and its establishment to supply…
Singe piece carbon fibre composite wheel manufacturer Carbon Revolution made significant progress during its first year as a listed business including growing sales and sale prices, but still reported a big loss. The Geelong company grew sales 158 per cent during the 2020 financial year to $38.9 million, with 38 per cent of sales coming…
Specialist brake manufacturer Advanced Braking Technology has reported strong growth for the 2020 financial year as the company continues a turnaround. The Perth company reported profit after tax up 110 per cent to $171,000. Revenue was up 22 per cent in the year to $9.08 million. Advanced Braking manufactures its Terra Dura and Failsafe brands…
