$47 million Illawarra Heavy Industry Manufacturing Centre of Excellence scheduled to open in 2027

Combined NSW and federal funding worth $47 million has been announced to establish the Illawarra Heavy Industry Manufacturing Centre of Excellence at TAFE NSW Wollongong, the third TAFE CoE announced for the state. According to a joint statement from the two governments on Tuesday, the upcoming facility will: Provide targeted training in traditional and emerging…

Best of the week — the five most popular stories among readers, September 2 – September 6, 2024

What were the five biggest stories of the week? Here’s what visitors to @AuManufacturing were reading. 5) TAFE NSW Advanced Manufacturing Centre of Excellence announced The NSW and federal governments have announced combined funding of $53.95 million to support a new TAFE centre in western Sydney to deliver training in engineering, transport and renewable energy. In a…

Manufacturing news briefs — stories you might have missed

Legrand Group announces acquisition of New Zealand’s Mechanical Support Systems Electrical equipment company Legrand has announced its acquisition of Mechanical Support Systems (MSS), a New-Zealand based company that offers cable management solutions for the electrical and mechanical sectors. MSS’ services include cable containment manufacturing, supply, installation and design, as well as bespoke fabrication. “While we are…