The Australian Maritime Alliance — a joint venture between Serco and Civmec — has teamed up with IMC Naval Architects (IMC.) The AMA is offering an evolved Littoral Manoeuvre Vessel – Medium (LMV-M) for the Australian Army’s LAND 8710 Phase 1A program. The design, “Oboe”, would bolster an already impressive line-up of Australian Industry partners, said Serco in a statement on Monday, and the addition of IMC as an Australian naval architecture and marine engineering consultant brought a wide portfolio of local skills, experience and expertise reinforcing AMA’s sovereign proposal. Serco Defence Managing Director, Clint Thomas AM said that, “Partnering with IMC demonstrates the importance of maximising Australian Industry Capability while drawing upon Serco’s global shipbuilding expertise to ensure AMA delivers the best possible solutions and advancements for the Australian Defence Force.”
Bluglass gets now CFO
ASX-listed semiconductor developer BluGlass has appointed finance executive Rob Ambrogio as Chief Financial Officer, the company told shareholders on Monday morning. Ambrogio’s background includes more than 20 years’ experience leading high-performing finance teams in high-growth public, private and not-for-profit enterprises, with CFO roles at ASX-listed investment company Gowing Bros, employment and training firm MTC Australia Limited, and marketing agency Creative Activation. The role commences on a part-time basis, said BluGlass, “and may increase to full-time in-line with revenue generation activity.”
Round three of Tasmanian advanced manufacturing grants open
Applications for round three of the $3 million Tasmanian Advanced Manufacturing Accelerating Growth Grant Program are being accepted, the Tasmanian government announced at the weekend. The program offers grant funding of up to $100,000 — covering as much as half of project costs — to purchase equipment to help companies’ market expansion The third round is expected to be highly competitive, according to the state government, after 20 successful applicants were awarded $1.5 million over the first two rounds, part of a total estimated investment of $7.5 million. Information about the program is available at this link.
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