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Australian PMI: manufacturing sector sees ‘weakening conditions’ in October

AU Manufacturing

The Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) has further dropped to 49.6 In its report issued today , the Ai Group said three of the six manufacturing sectors comprising the Australian PMI contracted in October 2022. . Manufacturing exports have shown volatility all throughout 2022, the Ai Group noted. .

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Equipment and technology investments among top priority for food manufacturers – says survey

AU Manufacturing

More than 60 per cent of businesses plan to make capital expenditure investments in areas like equipment and technology over the coming 12 months as the food industry returns to pre-pandemic levels, according to a recent survey by food manufacturing event foodpro. For more information, visit foodproexh.com.

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Manufacturing PMI® at 49.1%; January 2024 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®

Fastener News Desk

Chair of the Institute for Supply Management ® (ISM ® ) Manufacturing Business Survey Committee: “The Manufacturing PMI ® registered 49.1 A Manufacturing PMI ® above 42.5 manufacturing sector continued to contract, though at a marginal rate compared to December. TEMPE, Ariz. , Feb. Fiore , CPSM, C.P.M.,

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Wodonga packaging company open for business

Manufacturer's Monthly

Paper and packaging company Opal has opened the doors to its new manufacturing facility in Wodonga, backing hundreds of jobs with support from the Victorian Government. The new manufacturing facility was designed with sustainability at its centre – it is powered using solar and rainwater harvesting. billion in exports.

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Univar Solutions increases product portfolio and services in Eastern Canada with acquisition of FloChem Ltd.

Canadian Manufacturing

FloChem is a distributor of commodity and specialty chemical solutions from North American manufacturers, including caustic soda, hydrochloric acid, phosphoric acid, hydrogen peroxide, bleach and sulfuric acid. ” . ”

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Nitrogen solutions from CAPS Australia

Manufacturer's Monthly

CAPS Australia breaks down the role and benefits of on-site nitrogen generation in manufacturing. How is nitrogen used in manufacturing? Nitrogen is used in a variety of industries including electronic manufacturing, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, steel, and many more.

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Signs of Australian trade rebound while New Zealand still struggles

AU Manufacturing

For time-sensitive goods such as fresh produce, some New Zealand shippers are switching to air freight to mitigate export delays. The post Signs of Australian trade rebound while New Zealand still struggles appeared first on Australian Manufacturing.