Walkinshaw Group officially opens new $114 million headquarters in Southeast Melbourne

Automotive engineering company Walkinshaw Group has opened its new $114 million headquarters and expanded manufacturing facility in Dandenong South. The remanufacturing business officially opened the site on Monday. According to the Victorian government, the opening has created 155 new local jobs across production, engineering and administration. The site includes what’s described as Australia’s most advanced automotive…

Best of the week — the five most popular stories among readers, November 25 – November 29, 2024

What were the five biggest stories of the week? Here’s what visitors to @AuManufacturing were reading. 5) Monash betadine battery breakthrough begets new company Engineering researchers from Monash University have formed a new lithium sulphur (Li-S) battery startup, armed with chemistry inspired by an over-the-counter antiseptic and initially targeting drone applications. According to a statement from the…