Blood spot tests set to replace costly vials
Blood testing technology developed by South Australian medical researchers is poised to transform the nutrition industry.
First Australian-built electric aircraft prepare for take off
Entrepreneurial Adelaide company Eyre to There Aviation is planning to be Australia’s first manufacturer of electric aircraft after signing an agreement with a European designer.
Cleanaway grows amid recycling uncertainties
Uncertainties in the recycling sector did not prevent waste management group Cleanaway increasing revenue and profits during the year. The company reported EBITDA up 2.5 per cent in the first half to $234.6 million on sales up 4.1 per cent to $$1.19 billion. The company’s $671 acquisition of Toxfree Solutions and subsequent integration into the…
Space agency HQ launch fuels industry momentum in Adelaide
More than 1000 space leaders including NASA representatives and the president of the Italian Space Agency are in Adelaide today for an industry forum as the local sector continues to gain momentum.
Ansell maintains strong dividend growth
Industrial and healthcare glove manufacturer Ansell offered shareholders their 16th year of continuous dividend growth after the six months ending 31 December provided evidence of solid, but subdued growth. Ebit for the first half was up 4.8 per cent to $137.2 million (US$91.8 million) on sales up 3.9 per cent to $1.13 billion allowing the…
Orica takes lead in Latin American explosives market
Chemicals and explosives group Orica will take the lead in the Latin American explosives market buying Exsa, Peru’s leading manufacturer and distributor of industrial explosives. Orica will pay $302 million to penetrate the region’s fastest growing market and create a step-change in the company’s manufacturing footprint. As part of the deal Orica will integrate into…
Pact, Cleanaway and Asahi to build recycling plant
A beverage maker, packaging group and waste management company will jointly develop a plastic pelletising plant in Albury/Wodonga to close the loop and contribute to a circular economy. Pact Holdings, Cleanaway Waste Management and Asahi Beverages plan a facility to process up to 28,000 tonnes of plastic bottles and recyclables into flake and food grade…
“Strong early demand” for Adelaide additive manufacturing startup’s IPO
Additive manufacturing technology business AML3D is pushing ahead with its plan to list on the ASX next month and raise $9 million to fund its expansion in Australia and overseas.
Vale Holden: how America’s General Motors sold us the Australian dream
Jack Fahey, La Trobe University General Motors has announced the Holden brand will be “retired” in 2021. This week’s announcement has been a long time coming. The Holden brand has been in a state of terminal decline since General Motors ceased local manufacturing in October 2017. A once-dominant presence in the everyday life of Australians,…
BAE-led $2.9m robotics shipbuilding project announced
A $2.9 million project led by ASC Shipbuilding will develop “cutting-edge manufacturing technologies” for use on the Future Frigates program.