South Australia announces timeline for single-use-plastic ban Manufacturing Sezen Bakan 25 February 2021 From March 1, the sale, supply and distribution of single-use plastic straws, cutlery and stirrers will be banned throughout South Australia.
Micro-X raises $30 million to fast-track its x-ray products and expand into the US Finance Andrew Spence 3 February 2021 Micro-X has received funding commitments of $30.5 million to help expand its US footprint and fast-track lightweight x-ray products.
Mayfield completes back-door ASX listing, raising $1.2 million, to help bring manufacturing home Energy & Resources Andrew Spence 2 December 2020 An 84-year-old company has listed on the ASX as part of a bid to boost its manufacturing in South Australia and grow business.
After 20 years, this Adelaide company has proven the profitability of its banana waste technology Agribusiness Andrew Spence 24 November 2020 Having spent 20 years perfecting its banana-waste-to-wood formula, ASX-listed Papyrus Australia has proven the profitability of its technology.
The government’s $1.5 billion manufacturing scheme has minimal independent oversight: Should SMEs be concerned? Manufacturing Georgia Wilkins 6 November 2020 The government's $1.5 billion manufacturing scheme promises to “transform Australian manufacturing” and “rebuild our economy”.
Andrew Forrest brings RM Williams back under Aussie ownership in $190 million acquisition Manufacturing Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 19 October 2020 RM Williams has been acquired by Tattarang, the investment group owned by mining tycoon Andrew Forrest and his wife Nicola Forrest.
Scott Morrison announces $1.5 billion manufacturing plan with a focus on these six sectors Economy Michelle Grattan 1 October 2020 The federal government has announced a $1.5 billion manufacturing plan and selected six priority areas for support.
Can Australian-made products compete on price? Importing & Exporting Steve Eagle 21 September 2020 A recent Roy Morgan poll shows 89% of Australians believe more products should be manufactured in Australia.
This workout timer startup had a $25,000 Kickstarter goal… but raised $1.1 million instead Manufacturing Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 16 September 2020 Having set out to raise $24,598 in crowdfunding, startup Timebirds has now attracted more than $1.1 million, and counting.
One decision governments could make that would help the sick, protect the healthy, and bolster the economy Coronavirus Stuart Elliott 9 September 2020 Australian governments must buy more locally made medical products in the interest of people’s health and the economy, argues Stuart Elliott.
