Arnott’s plans to transform packaging processes
May 26, 2022 · Arnott’s will transition the remainder of its soft plastic packaging to fully recyclable material in the next 18 months, as trials are completed. Arnott’s Group Director of Packaging Development, Alberto Peixeiro said Arnott’s was working hard to achieve 100 per cent recyclable packaging comprised of mono-material structures and more ...
Austal secures second submarine contract in a week
Sep 23, 2024 · Australian shipbuilder Austal Limited has announced that its U.S. arm, Austal USA, has been awarded a US$152 million contract by the U.S. Navy to develop submarine infrastructure. The infrastructure is set to support the Navy’s goal of annually delivering one Columbia-class (CLB) and two Virginia-class (VCS) submarines.
Award recognises contribution of shipbuilding chief
May 16, 2024 · The McNeil Prize, which was awarded to Craig Lockhart during a ceremony in Canberra, recognises an industry professional for an outstanding contribution to the capabilities of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). Craig Lockhart has spent 40 years working in national naval shipbuilding and sustainment programs in the United Kingdom and Australia.
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Aug 23, 2024 · Jack LloydOctober 4, 2024, 1:36 pm. Key milestone towards the launch of first Australian-made orbital rocket. Jack LloydOctober 2, 2024, 10:47 am. Construction on Australia’s largest wind farm edges closer to completion. Jack LloydOctober 14, 2024, 11:04 am. AMSL Aero signs another international partnership.
Australian Laminex manufacturer celebrates 90 years
Georgia Willey March 7, 2024, 8:27 am. Image: Laminex. Laminex is an Australian manufacturer, supplier and distributor, this year commemorates their 90 year journey. Over the past nine decades, Laminex have created a range of innovative and diverse brands that are serious multi-taskers, leading the way in expert quality, design-led materials ...
The state of trade in a rapidly changing world
Sep 23, 2024 · By October 2023, 11.8 per cent of G20 imports were affected by import restrictions implemented by G20 economies since the Global Financial Crisis in 2009. That is, in dollar terms, USD 2.287 billion worth of trade. Since the pandemic, the Ukraine war and the rise of global food insecurity, we have only seen the rise of export restrictions.
Landmark MoU set to boost WA’s biomedical innovation
Sep 20, 2024 · The Government has signed a landmark MoU with CSIRO and the University of Western Australia to activate CSIRO’s Floreat site as part of a new biomedical precinct. The MoU is set to pave the way for the transformation of the Floreat site to link industry, academia, training and research to foster future growth and sustainability.
Driving the development of Australia’s largest solar farm at …
Jan 25, 2024 · Rio Tinto is aiming to drive development of Australia’s largest solar power project near Gladstone, after agreeing to buy all electricity from the 1.1GW Upper Calliope Solar Farm to provide renewable power to Rio Tinto’s Gladstone operations. The agreement will bring more renewable power into one of Australia’s most important industrial ...
New facility transforms plastic waste into building materials
Jack Lloyd April 30, 2024, 12:15 pm. Anoo/stock.adobe.com. Plastic waste can now be repurposed into low-carbon building materials at Australia’s first RESIN8 production facility in Melbourne. In partnership with the Australia and New Zealand Recycling Platform (ANZRP), CRDC Australia officially opened the state-of-the-art facility, located in ...
Australia’s top 100 manufacturers revealed
Mar 5, 2020 · Australia’s top 100 manufacturers for 2020 revealed. Tajna Biscevic March 5, 2020, 8:09 am. Caltex Australia has topped the list of Australia’s leading manufacturers for 2020 for the second consecutive year, with this year’s ‘Top 100’ reflective of Australia’s investments in advanced manufacturing, reputation for high-quality ...