A Discussion Paper prepared by the Australian Government’s independent skills and workforce advisory body, Skills Australia, notes that Australian industry is capable of meeting many of the forthcoming supply needs of the Australian Defence Force (ADF). The Paper was launched today by Senator the Hon Kim Carr, Minister for Defence Materiel, at the Pacific 2012 Forum in Sydney.

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Preformed Line Products Australia (PLP) is pleased to announce that it has acquired AEM Australia with effect from 1st February 2012. AEM manufactures and supplies High Voltage and Medium Voltage switchgear for overhead and underground power networks.

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Register now for NMW 2012. Source innovative products from over 300 suppliers, build your network: 9,000 manufacturers in 4 days, and stay ahead of industry trends with the NMW conference. Take away practical tools from interactive workshops and live demonstrations

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Western Sydney Business Connection Inc. (WSBC), announced today that a 3 year project funding had been secured through the University of NSW, Life Cycle Engineering and Management Research Group, to implement innovative research at three Western Sydney manufacturing companies.

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MSA has developed in-depth high level qualifications in sustainable operations and environmental monitoring and technology to help enterprises make their operations more sustainable and environmentally viable. The new Sustainability Training Package (MSS11) was endorsed by the National Quality Council on 12 May 2011.

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The Clean Technology Investment Program and the Clean Technology Food and Foundries Investment Program will provide grants to help manufacturing businesses to invest in energy efficient capital equipment and low emissions technologies, processes and products. The Programs are expected to be open to applications in early 2012.

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Tis the season to recycle, according to global aluminium company, Alcoa of Australia as it announces a new Alcoa Foundation partnership with environmental organisation, Planet Ark. Dedicated to bringing about improvements in environmental sustainability through global investment in „reduce, recycle, replenish‟ campaigns Alcoa Foundation is pushing hard to promote greater recycling rates and reuse of materials worldwide.

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Sydney gears up for AUSTECH 2012 From 8 to 11 May 2012, manufacturers and distributors of production technology will be showc...

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Julia Gillard has urged Australian manufacturers to embrace innovation as a means to grab their share of the mining boom and pledged $1.2 million in grants to help link them to massive new mining projects.

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Western Sydney Business Connection Inc. (WSBC), announced today that a 3 year project funding had been secured through the University of NSW, Life Cycle Engineering Research Group, to implement innovative research at three Western Sydney manufacturing companies

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