Vic food makers get equipment electrification grants
The Victorian government has announced $10 million in grants to help the state’s food and beverage makers upgrade to electric alternatives for their equipment.
Victorian government strengthens local jobs legislation with new enforcement powers
The Allan Labor Government introduced the Local Jobs First Amendment Bill to parliament on Wednesday, delivering new enforcement powers to ensure government contracts and projects benefit Victorian workers and businesses. The bill will give the Local Jobs First Commissioner new compliance and enforcement powers to ensure contractors meet their commitments to use local workers, products…
Industry calls for heat pump rebate pause over safety concerns
The air conditioning and refrigeration industry has called for government heat pump rebate schemes to be suspended until safety and performance standards are implemented. The Australian Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturers Association warned on Monday that New South Wales and Victorian rebate programs are plagued by safety risks, poor performance and fraud. AREMA managing director Greg Picker…
Energys Australia reveals hydrogen fuel cell gen-set
Green energy manufacturer Energys has shown off the first of five Hydrogen Fuel Cell Generators being manufactured for Telstra where they will feature in an energy backup pilot programme. Victorian Minister for Climate Action and Minister for Energy and Resources Lily D’Ambrosio (pictured) was shown a demonstration of the genertator in action. The Hydrogen Fuel…
VMS2023 to be held at Moonee Valley Racing Club next month
The Victorian Manufacturing Showcase has been scheduled for November 21 at the Moonee Valley Racing Club, to be hosted by the Victorian Government in partnership with North Link, a business network and regional economic development advocacy group. Few details were shared about the event’s program in an update from the state department of jobs, skills,…
Neo-Bionica launches onshore critical medical manufacturing process
Advanced MedTech contract manufacturer Neo-Bionica has revealed the expansion of its manufacturing services with the launch of its new hermitization capability – a first for Australian industry. Hermitization is a critical capability in the development of implantable medical devices such as cardiac pacemakers, cochlear and other hearing implants, and deep brain and spinal cord stimulation.…