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A new deal plan for manufacturing – Support for local innovation is crucial for Australia’s manufacturing future

Analysis and CommentaryBy Staff ReporterMay 4, 2020Leave a comment

R&D incentives for ground-breaking ideas exist, but there are other important ways to support clever manufacturers and grow the sector. Phil Hodgson lays out a case for better purchasing decisions in his contribution to @AuManufacturing’s campaign to crowd source a new deal plan for manufacturing post Covid-19 Disruption to global supply chains caused by the COVID-19 pandemic…

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Profiles of success: the engineering company that brings “manufacturing realism” to breakthrough medtech products

Analysis and CommentaryBy Brent BalinskiMay 4, 20202 Comments

Clever products and reshoring are interesting, but they need to make commercial sense. Brent Balinski spoke to Alan Lipman, CEO of Romar Engineering, about the company’s recent work, the impact of covid-19 on bringing manufacturing home, and more.

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A new deal plan for manufacturing – what we have learned from readers by Jon Hayward-Wright

Analysis and CommentaryBy Peter RobertsMay 4, 2020Leave a comment

The Australian Manufacturing Forum and @AuManufacturing’s campaign to crowd source a new deal plan for manufacturing post Covid-19 has been overwhelmed with submissions. Jon Hayward-Wright reveals key themes from readers as he leads the task of distilling ideas into a new deal plan. Plus, Jon wants to hear from readers interested to join a small…

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A new deal for manufacturing – building blocks for a promising future by Jeff Lang

Analysis and CommentaryBy Peter RobertsMay 4, 2020Leave a comment

The Australian Manufacturing Forum and @AuManufacturing’s campaign to crowd source a new deal plan for manufacturing post Covid-19 is now in its final week. Here Jeff Lang looks at lessons learned and the building blocks for a promising future. Australia has a rare opportunity to use the COVID-19 pandemic to reform our economy – the…

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DXN data centres report growth

Manufacturing NewsBy Peter RobertsMay 4, 2020Leave a comment

Modular data centre manufacturer and operator DXN has reported growth and cost reductions during the March quarter as it continues to execute its business plan. Cash receipts from customers were up $1.4 million on the previous corresponding period to $2.1 million. Staff numbers were reduced and the Board trimmed from six members to three, saving…

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Renewables increase their advantage over fossil fuels, threatening Australian exports

Manufacturing NewsBy Peter RobertsMay 4, 2020Leave a comment

Australia’s dependence on the export of coal and gas are looking increasingly shaky as solar and wind power continue to fall in cost and threaten the future of fossil fuel use to generate electricity. According to a new study by Bloomberg, solar and onshore wind generation are now the cheapest new sources of electricity for…

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DroneShield in deal to bring forward R&D payment

Manufacturing NewsBy Peter RobertsMay 4, 2020Leave a comment

Drone counter-measure manufacturer DroneShield has entered into an agreement with a provider of capital that will enable it to draw down future payments from the federal government under the R&D tax incentive scheme. The company entered an agreement with R&D Capital Partners enabling it to access funds equivalent to the majority of a payment expected…

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ResMed’s strong growth during Covid-19

Manufacturing NewsBy Peter RobertsMay 1, 20201 Comment

Sleep apnea device manufacturer ResMed has reported an operating profit up 31 per cent in the third quarter as it pivots towards products used to fight Covid-19. The company reported revenues up 16 per cent on the previous corresponding quarter to $ 1.19 billion (US$769.5 million). The company, which makes sleep apnea machines and hospital…

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April conditions for manufacturers “devastating,” worst since GFC

Manufacturing NewsBy Staff ReporterMay 1, 20203 Comments

The effects of the current pandemic have become apparent, with Australian manufacturing recording its biggest month-to-month fall in the history of the Australian Industry Group’s Performance of Manufacturing Index for April, following a rebound in March. 

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Government makes $350 million order for new patrol boats

Manufacturing NewsBy Staff ReporterMay 1, 2020Leave a comment

Austal will build six new Cape Class patrol boats for the Australian navy, with a new order valued at approximately $350 million.

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