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With Australia’s food and grocery sector now worth $163 billion, the AFGC is calling on the federal government to include the country’s largest manufacturing sector in its Future Made in Australia policy.
Three Australian packaging innovators, with support from AMGC, have leveraged advanced manufacturing technologies to commercialise world-leading packaging solutions for the food and beverage, logistics, and other industrial sectors.
Robert Taylor, product specialist at SMC Corporation ANZ, unpacks the benefits of refrigerated air dryers and provides top tips to spec an air dryer when doing it on your own.
The manufacturing sector in Australia has shown resilience and adaptability, achieving steady growth despite economic challenges, according to Grant Thornton’s 2024 Manufacturing Benchmarking report.
As EOFY approaches, businesses are gearing up for last-minute equipment purchases. Finlease's Scott Kemp advises clients to reach out early to secure pre-approval without undue stress.
Alongside cost-of-living relief, the Future Made in Australia theme pervaded this year’s Federal Budget, although the focus is more on clean energy, green technologies and critical minerals, and less on the manufacturing sector as a whole.
The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Hub has welcomed the selection of the Australian Manufacturing Capability Network as a partner organisation for the Industry Growth Program.
Do you want to finance equipment more quickly? Equipment loans with no financials and low documentation could be the solution for you. Finlease answers the burning questions on low document equipment loans.
Australian and global data highlights that upwards of 50-70% of people in workplaces experience stress, distress and crisis. When managers don’t address it, the problem will only heighten.
CSIRO is offering the chance for SMEs working on advanced manufacturing solutions to apply for a self-paced, ten-week, online program that it says can help turn an idea into an R&D opportunity.
AMTIL has appointed industry executive Lorraine Maxwell (Chiroiu) as CEO, following the retirement of outgoing CEO Shane Infanti after 25 years at the helm. Maxwell will take office on 1 May.
Nestlé Australia says the $32m investment in its Smithtown plant in northern NSW will install more energy and time efficient equipment to increase production capacity of Milo, Nescafé mixes, Nesquik, and Malted Milk.
While different meat sources and products have different processing and cooking requirements, methods chosen should aim to minimise energy use, writes Matt Hale of HRS.
Food South Australia (Food SA) has partnered with How Sustainability to develop an online ESG platform, to help food and beverage companies collect and measure data across key areas such as greenhouse gas emissions, water, and waste.
Every area of Australia's food production was considered in the House Standing Committee on Agriculture's enquiry into food security, resulting in 35 recommendations, including implementing a food waste tax.
The $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund will begin investing in growing Australia’s industrial capabilities to create “secure, well-paid jobs” of the future.