Australia’s largest bus body manufacturer Volgren has has revealed its first hydrogen-powered bus (pictured), in collaboration with Wrightbus. A second hydrogen bus is already in production and will be delivered to the customer in the coming months, further expanding Volgren’s role in zero-emission transport solutions. The hydrogen bus follows the announcement earlier this month that…
Four-wheel-drive tray and canopy manufacturer Norweld says it has more than doubled its workforce in the last two years, and is emphasising work-life balance-related perks to attract the right tradespeople. The half-century-old company said on Tuesday that it is “pulling out all the stops” to ensure staffing demands are met at its eight locations, and…
Automotive, aerospace and defence manufacturer PWR Holdings has announced that Sharyn Williams will become the company’s new Chief Financial Officer, replacing Martin McIver and beginning in the role early next year. In a statement on Tuesday, the company told investors that Williams has “15 years of ASX-listed experience as an Executive Leader and Chief Financial…
By Dennis B. Desmond, University of the Sunshine Coast In April, US lawmakers urged President Joe Biden to ban Chinese-built electric vehicles (EVs), labelling them an “existential threat to the American auto industry”. The proposed ban arose from concerns that Chinese car makers have an unfair advantage due to government financial support. Following a months-long…
Suspension component manufacturer Lovells Automotive Systems has opened a $1 million Research and Development (R&D) Facility in Edwardstown, Adelaide which will underpin the company’s vehicle dynamic stability testing capabilities. The company, which manufactures suspension components, original equipment (OEM) parts and aftermarket coil, and leaf springs, will use the facility to develop and test products through…
Crusader Caravans is set for a bumper hot summer – announcing five new ranges and an expansion of export sales into the US market. Operating under the guidance of the business advisory Mawson Group, Crusader Caravans has retained a healthy balance sheet, strong order and production figures, according to a statement. This has seen and…
REDARC Defence & Space has unveiled its new Mission-Capable INEOS Grenadier vehicle at Land Forces Exposition 2024 taking place in Melbourne. The vehicle is a 2023 INEOS Grenadier Trialmaster Edition which has undergone a comprehensive customisation process to showcase the company’s power solutions and capabilities in a realistic, challenging environment. REDARC has a long history…
By Brent Balinski It was last year at Amsterdam’s Rematec, the premier remanufacturing show, when the proverbial lightbulb went on for Colin Doherty (pictured below). The Managing Director of Original Engines Co saw clearly that his business was a real part of the circular economy and decarbonisation movements. “Here in Australia it’s not known about…
Automotive, aerospace and defence manufacturer PWR Holdings has reported a Net Profit After Tax (NPAT) of $24.8 million for the year ended 30 June 2024 on revenue up 17.8 percent to $139.4 million. The company, best known for the manufacture of specialist radiators for F1 cars, reported EBITDA of $45.2 million and an operating cash…
Mackay-based tray and truck bodies manufacturer Macs Engineering was recently awarded $200,000 as part of the Queensland government’s Manufacturing Hubs Grant Program, which has led to five new hires by the company. According to a statement on Monday from the state’s assistant Minister for train manufacturing, Bruce Saunders, Macs purchased and installed a Bystronic Xpert…