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Sparc, Flinders project backed by AEA grant Graphene business Sparc Technologies has announced that Flinders University, in partnership with Sparc, has been awarded funding under Australia’s Economic Accelerator (AEA) Ignite grant program. In a statement on Friday, the company said the 12-month project aims to accelerate development and validation of a graphene-enhanced material for use…

Whiskey Group settles on US HQ and manufacturing hub

Defence tactical watercraft manufacturer The Whiskey Project Group (TWPG) has announced the establishment of its new US headquarters and manufacturing hub in Edenton, North Carolina. The Australian veteran-founded company is expanding its manufacturing capabilities with a 50-acre footprint that integrates shipbuilding and warehousing in the big US defence and security market. In April The Whiskey…

TWPG in NZ acquisition to build capabilities

Specialist and defence tactical watercraft manufacturer The Whiskey Project Group (TWPG) has acquired New Zealand based KJL Sails to expand the company’s presence in the Pacific and strengthen its supply chain of highly specialised maritime technology manufacturing. With this investment, TWPG continues to expand its manufacturing facilities, technologies and its skilled workforce seeing expansion of…