The NSW government has said it will procure seven new Parramatta Class ferries, made by Richardson Devine Marine of Hobart, spruiking their superiority to the overseas-built River Class ferries ordered by the previous Coalition government. The new ferries will travel the Parramatta to Circular Quay route, have a predicted service life of 25 – 30…
ACOR report estimates the value attached to recycling The Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) has released a new report that it says “demonstrates the immense economic value of the recycling sector.” The Economic Contribution of the Australian Recycling Industry, authored by Australian Economic Advocacy Solutions, estimates that over the past year, the recycling sector contributed…
Shipbuilder Austal has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Swedish ferry operator Gotlandsbolaget for the design of Gotland’s next catamaran, Horizon X (pictured). The Horizon X high-speed catamaran will be able to operate on hydrogen and other fossil-free fuels and run at 35 knots, while transporting 1,650 passengers and up to 450 vehicles. Under the…
What were the five biggest stories of the week? Here’s what visitors to this site were reading. 5) NIOA ENTERS US MANUFACTURING WITH FIREARMS BUY Privately owned Queensland defence contractor NIOA has entered US military manufacturing with the 100 per cent acquisition of the Tennessee rifle design and manufacturing company, Barrett Firearms. The purchase price…
Welding industry peak body Weld Australia announced the winners of the Victorian and Tasmanian Welding Excellence Awards at an event on Thursday evening. The awards highlight world-class work performed by welders, fabricators and educators in the industry, according to Weld Australia. “This year’s Victorian and Tasmanian winners feature businesses and people committed to the pursuit…
SkyKraft set for big December launch Satellite operator Skykraft plans to change the landscape of Air Traffic Management (ATM) in December when its first payload of five ATM satellites will be launched with SpaceX out of Florida. According to the company the 300 kilogram satellite payload will be the largest Australian manufactured space object ever…
Robotics and automation leader Barry Hendy is scratching his head about why Australia is investing in outdated, often overseas submarine and heavy rail technologies when technological change offers ways for Australian industry to leapfrog ahead, and become an exporter rather than an importer. We have long lamented the demise of the Australian car industry and…
Hobart-based Liferaft Systems Australia has earned almost $3 million in new contracts, and will deliver marine evacuation systems (MES), large-capacity liferafts and associated hardware to two European navies between 2023 and 2025.
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…
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the hope of a growing space industry was palpable. Ribbons were cut, buildings were dedicated and Australia’s space industry was going to triple in size in just ten years. But a few weeks into March, Europe and then Australia were slowly grinding to a halt as the reality of COVID-19 set in.
