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Sandvik to trial 3D printing for machine parts
Sandvik and Boliden are conducting a small-scale trial of 3D manufactured parts that will be installed on underground drill rigs.
March 24, 2022 0 comment
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Premium procurement strategies for OEMs in Western Australia
CBC heavy industry and mobile equipment expert, Sheree Munnik advises her OEM contracts that when it comes to procuring the right supplies at the right time, “Fail to plan, and you plan to fail.” Her vested knowledge in the procurement side of the business has been amplified in recent years by her extensive involvement in … Continue reading Premium procurement strategies for OEMs in Western Australia
March 17, 2022 0 comment
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Taking stock: Motion Australia’s best methods for planning ahead
The Australian manufacturing industry is looking ahead to restock for a new year, and part of this process is considering current and future challenges of warehousing and distribution, particularly when sourcing offshore product. Mark Watson, group forecasting and planning manager for Motion Australia, weighs in on how to approach planning stock when the only thing … Continue reading Taking stock: Motion Australia’s best methods for planning ahead
March 15, 2022 0 comment
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Queensland shows love for local manufacturing
Queensland’s resources sector has benefitted from a flurry of funding and local manufacturing developments, setting up both Rockhampton and Gladstone for the future.
February 11, 2022 0 comment
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MacKellar takes Western Plant Hire under its wing
MacKellar Group and Western Plant Hire have formed a strategic partnership to fast-track growth of the latter’s range of heavy mining equipment.
February 11, 2022 0 comment
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Metso Outotec announces world’s largest slurry pump
Metso:Outotec has revealed the latest addition to its mill discharge (MD) pump series, the MDM900, for use in heavy-duty concentrator plants.
January 25, 2022 0 comment
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Challenge to grow critical minerals
The SA Government has launched a challenge focussed on growing the state’s critical minerals processing and manufacturing capabilities.
January 13, 2022 0 comment
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Austin order surge sets up 2022
Austin Engineering has closed 2021 with a significant order book boost, adding $60 million in November and December across Asia Pacific and the Americas.
January 10, 2022 0 comment
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Initiative manufacturing resources jobs
The Federal Government will open applications for round two of the integration and translation streams of the modern manufacturing initiative.
December 9, 2021 0 comment
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A greener Coates for assets
Coates explains how a proactive approach to safety, sustainability and innovation translates to better choices and benefits for customers
December 6, 2021 0 comment
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Culture transformation ushers in a new era for Bonfiglioli ANZ
An extensive company history can be an asset for brand awareness, competitiveness and reputation. However, these same marketplace advantages can become a challenge when trying to change or create a new company culture.
October 15, 2021 0 comment
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Serving the South Australian outback
The heavy industrial landscape of underground mines and processing plants peppered across the outback can conjure up images that resemble something out of a Mad Max film. But the team at CBC Regency Park is used to contending with the common challenges faced across industries such as oil, gas, mining, and quarrying. Conveniently located in … Continue reading Serving the South Australian outback
October 13, 2021 0 comment
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Twiggy, FFI take ‘critical step’ outside iron ore
Fortescue Metals Group has made plans to further diversify outside iron ore with the construction of a manufacturing hub in Queensland for renewable energy and green hydrogen.
October 11, 2021 0 comment
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Rio Tinto secures rail cars down the track
Rio Tinto’s fleet of rail cars at its Pilbara iron ore operations in Western Australia is set to grow by 50, with the company to release a manufacturing tender for the project.
October 4, 2021 0 comment
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Austin to transform design and manufacturing facilities in Perth
Austin Engineering will upgrade and automate the design and manufacturing facilities at its Perth hub as part of a $6.5 million investment.
August 19, 2021 0 comment
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Austrade helps business follow friendship in India
The Australian Trade and Investment Commission has strengthened the relationship between Australian manufacturers and the Indian mining sector.
August 4, 2021 0 comment
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Korea looks to Australia for reliable battery materials
Australian critical minerals miners have caught the attention of Korean battery manufacturers as the east Asian powerhouse looks to diversify its supply chain.
July 23, 2021 0 comment
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Flanders partnership levels up automated drill rigs
Flanders Electric has signed a memorandum of understanding with manufacturer Tribe Technology to develop a new automated reverse circulation drill rig to improve resource definitions.
July 15, 2021 0 comment
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PROK HDPE takes conveyor roller durability to a new level
Global conveyor component manufacturer PROK has just released a new high-density polyethylene (HDPE) roller which is lighter, more durable, and avoids secondary conveyor damage in the event of a failure, reducing the unscheduled downtime that costs mining companies millions of dollars in lost productivity annually.
July 15, 2021 0 comment
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Federal funding backs resources manufacturing
The Australian Government has created an $800 million Manufacturing Collaboration Stream to encourage collaboration between businesses and researchers in industries like resources technology and critical minerals processing.
July 9, 2021 0 comment