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Manufacturing
Component supply chain to shrink after Ford bails on Australian manufacturing
Ford’s decision to scrap its manufacturing plants over the next three years will have a devastating effect on the automotive supply chain, with component manufacturers being warned they need to diversify and start seeking alternative business models.
Ford stops manufacturing in Australia, scraps 1200 jobs – small businesses out in the cold
Ford announced this morning it will cease all manufacturing in Australia by 2016 and cut 1200 jobs in the process in one of the largest shake-ups to the local automotive sector in several years.
Steel manufacturer with $6 million turnover collapses
Steel manufacturer DTD Engineering has entered administration this week putting at risk the jobs of its 50 full-time employees.
Leading Australian stainless steel products manufacturer collapses, industry smelts under pressure
One of the country’s leading manufacturers of stainless steel tanks, tubes and pressure vessels has collapsed into receivership.
Steel manufacturing business turning over $40 million collapses
A Melbourne-based steel company turning over between $40-50 million is up for sale.
Former Ford chief declares Australian car industry on the skids
A combination of factors has led to the inevitable demise of the once mighty Australian car industry, according to Jac Nasser.
Holden slashes 500 jobs, auto parts manufacturers to be hit
Holden has cut 500 jobs across Melbourne and South Australia citing poor market conditions.
Bright idea: LIFX hits $1 million in pre-order sales for its smart bulb
WiFi-enabled, energy-efficient LED light bulb maker LIFX is attracting a lot of investor and consumer interest with its smart light bulb.
Plastic not so fantastic: Manufacturer with $25 million turnover goes into receivership
The strong Aussie dollar and cheap imports are putting pressure on Australian manufacturers in areas such as plastics.
