Leaders Summit to highlight opportunities for Aussie businesses in the Asian Century, feature talks by AUSTRADE and Futuris

Manufacturers’ Monthly’s second annual Leaders Summit will take place next week at National Manufacturing Week, with a strictly limited number of audience spots still available.

Glass that bends the rules of manufacturing

Researchers in the United States will this year release a new type of glass, known as Willow, which is as thin as a sheet of paper and bends and warps under pressure.

Manufacturing downturn worries local builders

Concern is growing in parts of the construction industry about a downturn in locally made steel, cement, and other products, according to Master Builders Australia senior economist Peter Jones.

Australia's first-ever 3D printing conference to be held in Mackay

Australia’s first-ever dedicated 3D Printing Expo has been announced, and will take place in Mackay on June 13 this year.

Kimberley-Clark and GE execs highlight need for Australian innovation

Tony MacMahon, Kimberley-Clark’s CFO for Australia and New Zealand, has said that innovation – and not government subsidies – was the key to Australian manufacturers performing well.

News

Incitec Pivot calls for action on gas prices after profit drop

James Fazzino, the CEO of Incitec Pivot, spoke of the need for governments to act on high Australian gas prices.

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Nearly 470,000 Chrysler vehicles recalled worldwide due to circuitry fault

469,000 Chrysler Jeep SUVs have been recalled worldwide due to problems with circuit boards causing vehicles to needlessly shift gears.

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Calls for tax on imported solar panels
Australia's only remaining manufacturer of solar photovoltaic panels, Tindo Solar has called on the government to implement an anti-dumping tax...
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Obama sees a future for 3D Printing in manufacturing and defence
President Barack Obama believes 3D Printing can play a role in strengthening his country’s manufacturing, scientific, defence and energy sectors.
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Industry not delighted by Coalition IR policy
Industry groups have criticised the Coalition’s new industrial relations policies as not going far enough.
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Whitepapers

Missing Manufacturing's Big Opportunity

Globalisation has allowed organisations to take advantage of global price differences, with companies who successfully manage their global supply chain achieving significant cost savings. China is one of the most prolific and cost-effective suppliers operating in the global market, yet many companies are reluctant to take advantage of the...

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An Inconvenient Cost

Injuries and unsafe practices pose huge costs to the mining industry, with New South Wales mining businesses spending $24,791,000 on lost time injuries alone. On top of this, the Australian mining industry spends $1.5 billion a year on rehabilitation, waste and environmental management. With so much at stake, environmental and safety...

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