Manufacturing & Industrial Equipment Feature Articles for Australian Industry

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5 Hot Spots for Manufacturers in the Aust-China FTA 11/17/2014

The Australia-China FTA worth at least $18 billion is expected to be signed on Monday afternoon, however manufacturers still have "mixed feelings" about it, according to Ai Group CE ...

Industry 'will pay dearly' for Canberra's stalled RET talks 11/13/2014

The Opposition's decision to ditch further discussion with the Federal Government on the renewable energy target (RET) unimpressively adds to their track record of vacating the field ...

China FTA 'could spell disaster' without safeguards, Lib senator warns 11/12/2014

Ahead of the imminent signing of a free trade deal with Australia's biggest trading partner, due to take place at this weekend's G20 Summit, senior Liberal senator Bill Heffernan ...

Key Steps to Writing a Workplace Safety Speech 11/11/2014

Part of an effective safety protocol is writing a workplace safety speech that will grab workers' attention. An engaging presentation will better hold their interest and increases ...

Construction surge eases in October: Aust PCI 11/10/2014

The national construction industry expanded for a fifth consecutive month in October but its rate of growth eased from September's record high.

10-Point Safety Check for Scissor Lift Tables 11/5/2014

Scissor lifts are a vital tool for many production plants. They are also a liability if they lack safety features, aren't properly installed, or aren't functioning properly.

Tips for your sales team in a modern world 11/5/2014

The fundamentals of sales haven't changed: know your product, build rapport and keep filling your pipeline. However we live in a modern world with a whole bunch of new ways to improve ...

Manufacturing 'broadly stable' in October: Aust PMI 11/4/2014

The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) increased by 2.9 points to 49.4 in October.

Affordable autonomous vehicle available 'within a decade' 10/30/2014

Technology that will make an autonomous car affordable to the average-income person within a decade has been created by an international team of researchers.

RET changes wouldn't wreak havoc on energy investors: govt 10/30/2014

The proposal to scale back the renewable energy target (RET) to a "real 20 per cent" – effectively seeing the RET reduced from 41,000 gigawatt hours to around 27,000 per year by 2020 ...

Top Consumables & Accessories Industrial Businesses Need 10/28/2014

Industrial consumables and accessories cover many shapes, sizes and applications, but one thing they have in common is their important place across a broad range of manufacturing ...

Hot MIG & TIG Welders 10/28/2014

Metal inert gas (MIG) and tungsten inert gas (TIG) welders are critical components of many industries. Finding the right option can be time-consuming, but proper research will help ...

Warning issued for Aust-China FTA 10/27/2014

Industry has urged the federal government to only proceed with an Australia-China FTA after thorough and genuine consideration has been given to the impact it will have on the local ...

6 Welding Safety Tips That Work 10/21/2014

Welding safety is a universal concern, regardless of the type of welding being performed. Safety threats come in the form of contaminated air and the potential for eye and skin ...

How to choose the right tractor for the job 10/20/2014

Tractors may come in all shapes, sizes and power ranges, but the jobs you need your tractor to do, and the extras you would like included, are no doubt just as diverse.

Aust firms 'more optimistic' about next 12 months 10/13/2014

Australian businesses are confident about their prospects for growth with the majority predicting an increase in turnover in the next twelve months, according to research published ...

Advanced manufacturing "critical" to Australia's economic success 10/13/2014

Australia's manufacturing sector has been given a significant boost with the announcement that Australia's largest additive manufacturing hub is now 'open for business'.

7 Great Ways to Motivate Your Team 10/13/2014

Your team is your most valuable business asset. Keeping them engaged, motivated and satisfied should be your highest priority as a manager. Here are 7 great ways I get the most from ...

New CSIRO head will guide organisation through tough times: govt 10/9/2014

There was an air of optimism following the CSIRO's announcement entrepreneur Dr Larry Marshall had been appointed as its new chief executive, with Minister for Industry Ian Macfarlane ...

Australian manufacturing: are we ready for the information age? 10/8/2014

Australia needs to play to its strengths and transition from traditional manufacturing into new areas of competitive advantage, a white paper from the CSIRO has suggested.

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