The Queensland government has opened nominations for the second Women in Manufacturing Apprentice Awards, with winners to be announced on March 7 at an event to coincide with International Women’s Day. According to a statement from state manufacturing minister Glenn Butcher on Friday, the annual awards “celebrate Queensland’s leading female apprentices who demonstrate strong leadership…
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CST extends its Olympics efforts at Paris Carbon fibre specialist CST Composites (pictured) shared this week that it supplied mast sections for the ILCA6, ILCA7, 49er and 49erFX sailing classes for the Paris 2024 Olympics. “Seeing these exceptional athletes perform at the highest level with our equipment is truly a testament to our unwavering commitment…
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Automotive, aerospace and defence manufacturer PWR Holdings has reported a Net Profit After Tax (NPAT) of $24.8 million for the year ended 30 June 2024 on revenue up 17.8 percent to $139.4 million. The company, best known for the manufacture of specialist radiators for F1 cars, reported EBITDA of $45.2 million and an operating cash…
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The NSW government has announced $2.3 million in funding for the Industry Capability Network — which celebrated its 40th anniversary this week — which ICN says will help grow its presence in Western Sydney and regional NSW. The nation-wide ICN acts as an intermediary between suppliers and major projects, and by its own count has…
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The three AUKUS nations Australia, the UK and the US have established an export licence-free environment, opening up investment and export opportunities for industry. Defence Minister Richard Marles first raised the possibility of removing barriers to procurement, investment, information and data sharing systems, and export requirements with the government in 2022, and described today’s announcement…
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On Wednesday the Industry Capability Network released a study by University of Sydney’s Phillip Toner and UTS Emeritus Professor Roy Green which recommended it should be mandatory for project proponents to work with the service which connects businesses to opportunities. Here @AuManufacturing talked to Professor Roy Green. @AuManufacturing: The ICN has been in operation for…
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Drone logistics company Blueflite is to develop tanks for storage of hydrogen fuels for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) through a collaborative project supported by the NT government. Blueflite will open Darwin premises and plans to to develop a lightweight, high-pressure, hydrogen vessel (tank) using Advanced Fiber Placement (AFP) technology pitched at the long-range, UAV sector.…
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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…
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The maker of Penfolds, Treasury Wine Estates is focused on the re-establishment of its Penfolds Australian portfolio in China following the removal of tariffs. As part of FY24 results the company told investors that it immediately began re-establishment in the fourth quarter, with strong shipment demand from customers and initial depletions in line with expectations.…
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Hearing implant manufacturer Cochlear has reported sales revenue up 15 percent to $2.3 billion for FY24, with growth across all business units. Cochlear implant units increased nine percent with strong growth across the developed markets, while services revenue increased 15 percent driven by strong upgrade demand for the Cochlear Nucleus 8 Sound Processor (pictured). Statutory…
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