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Hundreds of Fisher and Paykel workers left out in the cold

Friday 03 April 2009

Hundreds of workers will finish up at Queensland's Fisher and Paykel refrigerator factory next week as the company prepares to shift operations to Thailand.


Pacific Brands jobs go but govt warns more to come

Thursday 26 February 2009

The announcement that clothing manufacturer Pacific Brands will cut 1850 jobs in Australia over 18 months has created an uproar among workers, industry and politicians alike.


A Champion idea

Monday 16 February 2009

Champion Compressors, has officially unveiled its new headquarters and manufacturing facility in Melbourne’s south-eastern suburb of Dandenong.


China's manufacturing activity up but still contracted

Wednesday 04 February 2009

Activity in China's manufacturing sector contracted overall for a sixth consecutive month in January, despite rising one percentage point from December.


Impact on manufacturing from downturn in confidence

Tuesday 02 December 2008

Manufacturing activity fell for the sixth month in a row in November, with the Australian PMI falling solidly by 7.7 points to 32.7.


Minister denies deteriorating manufacturing sector

Wednesday 12 November 2008

The federal Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research Senator Kim Carr has accused the Opposition of running down the manufacturing sector.


China’s manufacturing takes a hit

Tuesday 04 November 2008

Latest figures show China’s manufacturing sector contracted sharply in October, with export orders particularly hit hard.


New chapter for manufacturing

Wednesday 15 October 2008

The federal government has announced the introduction of an innovation council for manufacturing to develop a strategy for the industry’s future.


Manufacturing, a future for women

Wednesday 15 October 2008

The Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU) is trying to find ways of attracting more women to the industry's apprenticeships.


Advanced manufacturing

Monday 13 October 2008

Five companies and individuals have been recognised for their industry expertise at the recent AMTIL Advanced Manufacturing Awards.


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