SEMMA says action needed on cheap imports following Oceania Glass collapse

Manufacturing News

Industry association the South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance (SEMMA) has blamed factors including “poor policy, cheap imports, government over-taxing businesses and crippling union agreements” for Dandenong-based architectural glassmaker Oceania Glass falling into administration this week. In a statement on Wednesday, following news of Oceania’s collapse on Monday, SEMMA said it was “shocked” at another manufacturer…

Vaxxas adds three expert advisors to provide regulatory and manufacturing advice

Manufacturing News

Clinical stage biotechnology company Vaxxas, which is commercialising a needle-free vaccine delivery platform, has added three new expert advisors to its product development and strategy team. In a statement on Thursday morning (Australian time), the company said Dr Emilio Emini, Dr Nathalie Garcon, and Professor Paul Young will join Vaxxas as consultants to provide regulatory…

AWU urges support for sector following Oceania Glass collapse

Manufacturing News

The Australian Workers’ Union has said “understandable concern” among members had followed the voluntary administration of Dandenong’s Oceania Glass, and raised a perceived lack of support for domestic glass manufacturing. In a statement on Wednesday, the union said its priority is currently “to gather comprehensive insights and secure explanations” from management and administrators of the…

Biome teams up with FaBA to supercharge probiotic innovation

Manufacturing News

Biome Australia Limited (ASX: BIO) has secured a co-investment partnership with Australia’s Food and Beverage Accelerator (FaBA). This collaboration, backed by $50 million in federal funding through the Department of Education’s Trailblazer Program, is set to turbocharge the development of Biome’s cutting-edge probiotic strain, Lactobacillius plantarum BMB18. Biome’s partnership with FaBA isn’t just about funding—it’s…

Oceania Glass enters voluntary administration amid financial review

Manufacturing News

Oceania Glass, a leading Australian architectural glass manufacturer based in Dandenong, Victoria, has entered voluntary administration as of February 4. Grant Thornton Australia partners Lisa Gibb, Said Jahani and Matt Byrnes have been appointed as Joint and Several Voluntary Administrators to oversee the process. Specialising in float glass, coated glass and laminated glass, Oceania Glass…

Laser inspection project shows the benefits that flow through collaboration

Technology

Two companies described as “small yet world-class high-tech manufacturers” have teamed up to crack on a thorny optical inspection problem and open up new commercial avenues. According to a statement from not-for-profit organisation the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre, its members ActionLaser and OptoTech recently worked together to develop an automated quality check solution for filters.…

Bespoke Manufacturing Group acquires Metalcraft and Bott Storage Systems

Manufacturing News

Bespoke Manufacturing Group (BMG) has announced the successful acquisition of Metalcraft and Bott Storage Systems Australia & New Zealand. According to the company, the strategic acquisition will significantly enhance BMG’s capabilities, capacity and market presence, and aligns seamlessly with BMG’s existing portfolio, which includes Bespoke Aluminium, Key Manufacturing, Metalcraft Manufacturing, Bott Storage Systems Australia &…