Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 3, 2024

Jamie Cullen, Pacific Energy’s chief executive officer said, “With our already established reputation and track record of delivering broad-based hydrogen solutions, the acquisition of the Canberra Hydrogen Refuelling Facility perfectly aligns with our goal to be a leading provider of the infrastructure the sector is seeking to scale.”

Manufacturing 105

Manufacturing 105

Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 21, 2024

Image: zapper/stock.adobe.com In an announcement from the Australian department of Defence, Australia is welcoming the steps made by the US government to streamline export control licensing requirements for AUKUS trilateral partners.

Manufacturing 105

Manufacturing 105

SMMT

MARCH 14, 2024

UK auto sector calls for swift passing of Automated Vehicles Bill to deliver long-term economic and social benefits. Stress free and safer driving, better rural availability, and potentially lower fares and cheaper insurance most popular reasons to try self-driving cars and public services, according to new poll.

Automation 144

Automation Automotive Manufacturing 144

Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 25, 2024

Our consultants across the country work with multiple sectors and the Australian Government in relation to the Buy Australia Plan and the National Reconstruction Fund as well as Defence, to support local industry. The post Defence strategy underpins essential reforms to the sector appeared first on Manufacturers' Monthly.

Supply Chain 105

Supply Chain Lead Time Sourcing Manufacturing 105

Canadian Manufacturing

MAY 4, 2023

The Ontario government has secured a multi-million-dollar investment from Moderna Inc. Weyo/Adobe Stock) CAMBRIDGE — The Ontario government announces that it has secured a multi-million-dollar investment from Moderna Inc. to expand vaccine manufacturing and provide Ontarians with faster, more reliable access to life-saving vaccines.

Manufacturing 116

Manufacturing Supply Chain Pharmaceutical 116

Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 10, 2024

Young women training in engineering are among the latest cohort of secondary school students to benefit from the WA state Government’s $29.8 Following completion of the two-year pre-apprenticeship program, the participants will be ready to transition to an apprenticeship in engineering within the manufacturing and defence sector.

Manufacturing 105

Manufacturing Automotive 105

Manufacturer's Monthly

JANUARY 29, 2024

A plan to streamline the approvals process for new renewable energy projects has been unveiled by the Tasmanian Government which will ensure Tasmania continues to be the renewable energy powerhouse of the nation. ” The post Tasmanian Government continuing the rewards of renewable energy appeared first on Manufacturers' Monthly.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing 98

SMMT

MARCH 21, 2024

Believ installs, manages and maintains all speeds of publicly accessible charge points at zero cost to both the public sector and business sectors. Many local authorities and businesses are under unprecedented financial strain, so this offering is key to accelerating the rollout of desperately needed public EV infrastructure.

Manufacturing 64

Manufacturing 64

E&T

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

It is finally coming to public attention just how much money is being thrown at big consultancies, and – especially in the case of Covid-19 contracts – with little to show for it. It makes the case that the public sector has, in essence, forgotten how to be innovative. At last, the consulting industry is in the headlines.

Form 98

Form 98

SMMT

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

National plan for public and depot infrastructure needed urgently to boost operator confidence in electric and hydrogen trucks. The benefits are clear, including a reduced carbon footprint and more efficient operations, but there are acute concerns over the lack of public chargepoint infrastructure. respectively.

Automotive 131

Automotive Supply Chain Logistics Manufacturing 131

E&T

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

UK drivers will benefit from an additional £56m in public and industry funding for increasing electric vehicle (EV) charging points across the country. The government is giving local authorities across England additional help today to energise their chargepoint roll-out plans," said transport minister Jesse Norman.

Automotive 124

Automotive 124

Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Widespread transport, material and labour shortages, rising inflation and the resulting cost pressures have put a serious strain on every sector, forcing stakeholders to consider how heavily they rely on international shipping to fuel their movements. We can design a project within almost any sector using a theoretical contracting structure.

Supply Chain 105

Supply Chain Manufacturing 105

Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

It is expected the plan will restore Queensland ’s bus manufacturing sector, which has been subject to significant pressures due to low order volumes. Through the $134 million investment, the Queensland Government is expected to support hundreds of local jobs. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk spoke about the announcement.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing 98

E&T

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

MPs in the Public Accounts Committee have criticised the poor quality of emissions measuring and reporting across central government. . Leadership and oversight of emissions measurement and reporting in central government is fragmented and ineffective,” it said. A free for all on reporting veils progress or lack of it.

Compliance 84

Compliance 84

SMMT

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Inward investment flooding into sector as latest light vehicle production outlook revised up towards 1 million units this year. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, These figures, coming on the back of a series of significant investment announcements, signpost a bright 2024 for the UK automotive sector. respectively.

Automotive 145

Automotive Supply Chain Advanced manufacturing Manufacturing 145

Canadian Manufacturing

MARCH 6, 2024

Developed in collaboration with Durham Region and with the support of the Ontario Government through the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN), this latest generation of CityROVER hopes to transform road maintenance operations through AI. million in partner contributions, for a total project value of nearly $3.2

Artificial Intelligence 64

Artificial Intelligence Compliance Automation Industry 4.0 64

Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 4, 2024

Industry Capability Network (ICN) welcomes the announcement from the Federal Government that Australian Defence companies will now have a greater opportunity to deliver on the needs of major Defence projects, as a result of the new initiatives announced by The Hon. Pat Conroy, today. To join Gateway, visit gateway.icn.org.au

Supply Chain 98

Supply Chain Sourcing Automation Manufacturing 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The Queensland Government ’s commitment to build 200 rail replacement buses locally has hit another milestone with the preferred manufacturers announced. The buses will be used to ensure SEQ public transport users can travel across the network during track closures on the train network. The initial $133.8

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Supply Chain Sourcing 98

SMMT

APRIL 22, 2024

Massive manufacturer investment means operators can choose from 27 different zero emission trucks – but slow approval process means just two in five models are currently eligible for government grants. million tonnes a year, says the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Manufacturing 81

Manufacturing 81

E&T

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The government is currently looking at plans to start pumping a 20 per cent hydrogen gas blend into the supply network as early as 2028. But the NIC said its analysis “demonstrates that there is no public policy case for hydrogen to be used to heat individual buildings”.

Supply Chain 116

Supply Chain 116

SMMT

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Private sector commitments bolstered by government funding and as part of advanced manufacturing plan to ensure UK remains a global manufacturing, innovation and trade hub. Shift to zero emission cars, vans, trucks and buses delivers decarbonisation with potential to unlock further opportunities in battery and supply chain sectors.

Manufacturing 138

Manufacturing Supply Chain Automotive Advanced manufacturing 138

E&T

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

But SMMT called on the government to introduce new legislation in this parliament or risk losing the potential economic benefits. The UK government estimates that automated vehicles will be approved on UK roads within the next year, but new legislation will need to be introduced to account for various legal scenarios.

Automation 114

Automation Logistics Automotive Manufacturing 114

SMMT

MARCH 7, 2024

Conclusive debates surrounding connected and automated mobility (CAM) are becoming ever more pressing as such advanced technology reach Britain’s roads in growing numbers, and the commercial vehicle sector is helping to lead the way. Another crucial aspect of automated vehicle adoption is building public trust.

Logistics 59

Logistics Automation Automotive 59

E&T

JUNE 7, 2023

Last year, government departments were told to stop installing cameras made in China in sensitive buildings. It has now announced plans to strengthen the Procurement Bill, which lays out the rules that central government departments use when selecting suppliers.

98

98

Canadian Manufacturing

JANUARY 29, 2024

TORONTO – The Ontario government will introduce a suite of measures to protect students and improve the integrity of Ontario’s postsecondary education. Introduce a moratorium on new public college-private partnerships while further work is done to strengthen oversight mechanisms and ensure the quality of existing partnerships.

Manufacturing 75

Manufacturing 75

SMMT

MARCH 28, 2024

The increase in production across the sector is for export markets, with overseas deliveries up by a whopping 188.0% The increase in production across the sector is for export markets, with overseas deliveries up by a whopping 188.0% to 10,011 units – meaning more than two thirds of all CVs made in the month went abroad.

Supply Chain 85

Supply Chain Manufacturing 85

Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The NSW Innovation and Productivity Council has outlined a set of recommendations to gain more value from the state’s thriving innovation sector and to better measure the effectiveness of government support. The post Locking in the benefits of a thriving innovation sector appeared first on Manufacturers' Monthly.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing 98

E&T

AUGUST 2, 2022

From September, hundreds of public buildings across England will be able to join the £635m Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme recently presented by the government. . It is the second part of more than £1.4bn due to be allocated through the public sector decarbonisation scheme between 2022 and 2025. . “By

75

75

AU Manufacturing

APRIL 20, 2023

The Albanese government announced the successful recipients of the Accelerate Adoption of Wood Processing Innovation grant program, which will share over $108 million in funding, to meet the strong demand for timber products. With funding from both the public and private sectors, the total new investment now stands at $361 million.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Sourcing 98

Canadian Manufacturing

MAY 31, 2023

OTTAWA — The Government of Canada is committed to implementing robust cyber security measures, which are fundamental to Canada’s economic stability and national security. In government and in the private sector, we must adapt our practices to the changing security environment.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Compliance Manufacturing 52

SMMT

MARCH 14, 2024

Returning after a hiatus of five years, the event brought together senior domestic and international representatives from automotive and government, tech and infrastructure — and it’s testament to SMMT flagship events like Connected that senior government officials use it as a platform to for new announcements.

Automotive 45

Automotive Automation 45

E&T

APRIL 28, 2023

There are currently fewer than 39,000 public charge points in the whole of the UK. ChargeUK said it wanted to work “collaboratively” with the government to shape the policies and regulation needed to enable a faster transition to EVs. “We

Automotive 105

Automotive 105

Canadian Manufacturing

DECEMBER 18, 2023

18 at Pearson International Airport during the busy holiday travel season to bring awareness to the reportedly poor working conditions in the sector that lead to delays, cancellations, lost baggage, and packed airports. Our members’ working conditions are the public’s travel conditions.”

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Aerospace Manufacturing 52

Dinesh Mishra

APRIL 29, 2024

Despite the automotive sector’s strides in electrification, the Indian CE landscape remains predominantly reliant on diesel power. With the imminent rollout of FAME-III and discussions surrounding innovative vehicle form factors such as E-Tractors, the case for incentivizing the CE sector becomes increasingly compelling.

Value chain 52

Value chain Automotive Form Sourcing 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The event, which focused on spearheading progress and unlocking opportunities through the increased adoption of modern manufacturing practices, was marked by strong public and government support. There was an 20 per cent surge in attendance in comparison to the previous year. Minister for Industry and Science, The Hon.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Artificial Intelligence Smart manufacturing Industry 4.0 98

SMMT

MARCH 1, 2024

The Spring Budget in just five days’ time is a pivotal moment for government to re-energise the EV market. It’s a change in sentiment that follows government’s decision last September to delay the end of sale of pure petrol and diesel cars until 2035. But vehicles alone are not the answer. And tickets are available here.

Automotive 72

Automotive Manufacturing 72

SMMT

MARCH 8, 2024

After consumer confidence in the EV transition was damaged by last September’s mixed public messaging, and with manufacturers now under an ambitious mandate to sell growing proportions of electric vehicles, the industry was looking to the Chancellor to implement a package of fiscal measures to stimulate demand.

Automation 75

Automation Manufacturing 75