Australia’s Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing industry is scrubbing up nicely, with revenue expected to hit a sparkling $3.3 billion by 2025. That’s right—our love for bubbles, disinfectants and eco-friendly suds has fuelled a steady growth of 3.4 per cent annually over the past five years, according to a new IBISWorld report. Post-pandemic, it’s clear…
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Oceania Glass, a leading Australian architectural glass manufacturer based in Dandenong, Victoria, has entered voluntary administration as of February 4. Grant Thornton Australia partners Lisa Gibb, Said Jahani and Matt Byrnes have been appointed as Joint and Several Voluntary Administrators to oversee the process. Specialising in float glass, coated glass and laminated glass, Oceania Glass…
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Two companies described as “small yet world-class high-tech manufacturers” have teamed up to crack on a thorny optical inspection problem and open up new commercial avenues. According to a statement from not-for-profit organisation the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre, its members ActionLaser and OptoTech recently worked together to develop an automated quality check solution for filters.…
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By Scott French, UNSW Sydney In a hectic 24 hours of trade diplomacy, US President Donald Trump has paused his threatened 25% tariffs on US imports from Canada and Mexico, while keeping 10% tariffs on imports from China. Australian companies with operations in Canada or Mexico such as Rio Tinto, whose Canadian operations export billions…
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Alpha HPA‘s leadership reshuffle Chemical company Alpha HPA announced on Monday that Rob Williamson is stepping into the role of Managing Director, with Rimas Kairaitis moving from the role to serve as serve as Executive Director and Chief Commercial Officer. Chairman Norman Seckold said, “We are very pleased to optimise these key roles as we…
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Bespoke Manufacturing Group (BMG) has announced the successful acquisition of Metalcraft and Bott Storage Systems Australia & New Zealand. According to the company, the strategic acquisition will significantly enhance BMG’s capabilities, capacity and market presence, and aligns seamlessly with BMG’s existing portfolio, which includes Bespoke Aluminium, Key Manufacturing, Metalcraft Manufacturing, Bott Storage Systems Australia &…
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Sunshine Coast-based Oly Homes has delivered two purpose-built modular homes designed for seniors in the Thallon community of South West Queensland. The project is part of the Queensland Government’s Quickstarts Queensland initiative, which aims to provide accessible housing solutions for ageing residents in regional areas. This project follows Oly Homes’ previous work, including the delivery…
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Among findings of a recent survey, 80 per cent of Australian Made logo users believe the green and gold kangaroo positively influences consumers’ purchasing decisions. In a statement from the organisation on Tuesday, the Australian Made Campaign (AMCL) said their commissioned survey by Roy Morgan Research found that 89 per cent of its licensees “believe…
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Cold spray additive manufacturing company Titomic has announced a new partnership with The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), aimed at advancing development and application of the AM method. In a statement on Monday, the ASX-listed company said the partnership will link its technology with the “world-class research capabilities” of UAH, “a premier research university”…
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In a controversial move, NSW Transport Minister Jo Haylen has been criticised for potentially undermining local manufacturing jobs by opting for imported “Ikea-style” flatpack buses from China. This strategy deviates from her pre-election promise to boost local bus production in NSW, raising fears of job losses reminiscent of the decline in Australian car manufacturing. Transport…
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