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Downer begins recruitment campaign for 200 frontline and 100 professional roles ahead of Torbanlea train manufacture

Manufacturing NewsBy Staff Reporter September 1, 2025

Engineering company Downer, which is leading delivery of the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (QTMP), has made “major construction milestones” with its Torbanlea factory build. In a statement on Monday, Downer said wall cladding was nearing completion and installation of specialist equipment is underway, as is a large-scale recruitment campaign ahead of the manufacture of 65…

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Manufacturing NewsBy Staff Reporter April 9, 2025

Nourish Ingredients, CABIO Biotech claim world first in precision fermentation fats Canberra-based food technology company Nourish Ingredients and its China-based partner, CABIO Biotech, have announced a major milestone. According to a statement on Wednesday, successful completion of the first commercial production of Tastilux, a “potent meaty fat”, is “a breakthrough in precision fermentation” and makes…

Knorr-Bremse awarded $30 million contract for upcoming Queensland trains

Manufacturing NewsBy Staff Reporter September 17, 2024

Transport company Knorr-Bremse has been awarded a contract worth approximately $30 million to build 520 climate control systems that will be aboard the upcoming fleet of trains built by Downer. According to a statement from Queensland manufacturing minister Glenn Butcher and others on Tuesday, the contract under the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (QTMP) will see…

First train from VLocity order hits the tracks

Manufacturing NewsBy Staff Reporter August 15, 2024

The first from an order of 23 new VLocity trains, made in Victoria by Alstom for the state’s regional V/Line services, has begun transporting passengers. According to a statement from public transport minister Gabrielle Williams on Thursday, the train is numbered 119 and the first from the order, worth a total of $601 million and…

Pilbara Rail Collaboration Centre opened by WA government

Manufacturing NewsBy Staff Reporter August 9, 2024

A new Rail Collaboration Centre (RCC) at Karratha, operated by the CORE Innovation Hub, has been opened. The centre will provide a platform to undertake world class testing, research and development in supporting iron ore railcar manufacturing”, according to the Western Australian government, which contributed $998,000 to its establishment. “The opening of this new Rail…

Work begins at Dandenong on new VLocity trains

Manufacturing NewsBy Staff Reporter March 18, 2024

Work has begun at Alstom’s Dandenong, Victoria factory on the latest order of 23 VLocity trains, which will bring regional passenger train and coach service V/Line’s fleet to 141. According to a statement from state public transport minister Gabrielle Williams – who visited the site on Monday – the trains will support demand on the…

Production underway on Alstom’s X’Trapolis 2.0 trains

Manufacturing NewsBy Staff Reporter March 12, 2024

Production on Victoria’s 25 new six-car X’Trapolis 2.0 has begun at Alstom’s Ballarat factory, the state government has announced, ahead of entry into service on the Craigieburn, Upfield and Frankston lines. According to a statement from public service minister Gabrielle Williams on Tuesday, the build is supporting up to 150 jobs directly in Ballarat, and…

WA government announces $1 million for new Rail Collaboration Centre in Karratha

Manufacturing NewsBy Staff Reporter December 6, 2023

The Western Australian government has announced a $998,000 funding package to establish a new Rail Collaboration Centre in Karratha, with hubs located in Newman and Perth, independently operated by the CORE Innovation Hub. According to a statement on Wednesday, the funding comes from the Local Manufacturing Investment Fund (LMIF), and “will support the assembly, manufacture,…

First look at upcoming trams to be made at Dandenong

Manufacturing NewsBy Staff Reporter October 23, 2023

A life-sized mock-up of the upcoming Melbourne G-class trams, to be built by Alstom, was on display at an event at Tullamarine on Monday morning. Transport minister Gabrielle Williams visited the unveiling of the model, which is being used for testing and evaluation before production ramps up. Testing on the network is scheduled for 2025…

Best of the week — the five most popular stories among @AuManufacturing’s readers, October 16 – 20, 2023

Manufacturing NewsBy Brent Balinski October 23, 2023

5) SA’s ambitious advanced manufacturing strategy South Australia has launched an ambitious Advanced Manufacturing Strategy that aims to grow the sector’s share of the economy from six to 10 percent, writes Peter Roberts. The strategy, launched by SA Deputy Premier and Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, Dr Susan Close also aims to boost manufacturing’s…

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