Manufacturing

Monadelphous has secured a series of new maintenance and construction contracts worth around $230 million - including two contracts on Perdaman's urea project in the Pilbara.

Minerals explorer Australian Vanadium has successfully completed factory acceptance testing of its vanadium flow battery, bound for Horizon Power's pilot renewable energy project in Kununurra.

Austal will expand production capacity at its US shipyard after signing a $670 million contract with a major US defence contractor.

Wool garment manufacturing might seem like an unlikely IPO in this day and age, but a Perth-based company has its sights set on an ASX listing this month.

ANALYSIS: The new chair of defence shipbuilder Austal, Richard V Spencer, has a résumé tailor-made for capitalising on Aukus opportunities.

Shares in robot technology company FBR rose by 8 per cent early on Tuesday, following news its Hadrian X had successfully begun its US demonstration program in Florida.

Complete Tyre Solutions has struck a deal with logistics firm Matic Group to divert 3,500 tyres from landfill to its recycling facility currently under construction.

Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has announced a $44 million federal government cash injection into Western Australian recycling at a facility in Bibra Lake this afternoon.

Carbon abatement company SeaStock has secured federal government funding as it eyes the expansion of its production capabilities in Western Australia.

Henderson-headquartered Austal has agreed to pay $35 million penalty to settle an investigation over former US employees allegedly manipulating its financial reports.

One of the Australian Marine Complex’s largest landholders is building its service arm to generate a more sustainable revenue source.

Monadelphous Group’s bright start to the 2025 financial year has continued, inking a further $340 million worth of contracts.

NRW Holdings is riding high following a strong 2024 financial year, due to sustained success across a range of sectors in both Australia and North America.

Shares in High Wycombe-based FBR rose by 14 per cent to 4.2 cents early on Wednesday morning following promising news in the US.

A heavy rail research centre has opened in Karratha ahead of the anticipated launch of a manufacturing facility in the Pilbara city by the end of the year.

Building products company CSR is seeking approvals to expand its longstanding Gyprock and Bradford facilities in Welshpool.

Osborne Park manufacturer Alder Tapware is no stranger to the early adopter tag.

High Wycombe-based FBR has announced a $12.5 million capital raise to provide additional working capital for its anticipated US joint venture with CRH Ventures.

Henderson-based shipbuilder Austal has announced its US subsidiary has been awarded a US$54 million contract extension for the construction of two additional vessels for the US Navy.

Local manufacturer Arbortech Industries exports to 100 countries and its founder sees abundant growth opportunities.

Austin Engineering has announced David Singleton’s successor, appointing non-executive director Sybrandt Van Dyk as managing director and chief executive from July 1 2025.

The federal government has accelerated a plan to deliver 18 medium landing craft for the Army’s new littoral fleet, to be built by Austal at the Henderson shipyard.

Chemicals and fertilisers manufacturer CSBP has notched a $7.5 million grant from the federal government to help curb emissions from its plant in Kwinana.

The function performed by a large structure out the back of Perth Airport may not be immediately apparent, but it holds significant promise for smaller players in the world’s oil, gas and decarbonisation industries.

Shares in High Wycombe-based FBR were up more than 30 per cent to a high of 4.4 cents on Monday following news its building and construction robot had arrived in the US.

Kwinana’s major industrial players are calling for action ahead of a critical election year in 2025.

WorkSafe has launched an investigation into the death of a 59-year-old worker at a Malaga construction site yesterday.

ASX-listed SRG Global has acquired $225 million worth of contracts across Australia with existing clients.

Construction and engineering company Civmec has been awarded a series of contracts and scope extensions, valued at $174 million.

Austin Engineering has 12 months to find a new chief after David Singleton gave notice of his retirement following a three-year stint at the helm, which has earned him almost $20 million.

BCI Minerals has entered into a 21-year agreement with CSL Australia, worth $598 million.

Draft eligibility guidelines for the government's $13 billion critical minerals downstream production tax credits have opened the door for Chinese-owned producers.