Latest Manufacturing News

Papyrus Australia has successfully expanded its banana fibre technology to produce boards and flat paper products, while advancing a promising joint venture in Vietnam for high-volume production.

Papyrus Australia reported a modest net operating cash outflow of $39,000 for May 2025, maintaining a solid cash position supported by available loan facilities that extend its funding runway to over 16 months.

Range International’s Indonesian subsidiary has successfully overturned 2018 tax assessments, eliminating a significant financial burden and clearing the way for focused growth.

White Energy has identified five distinct target zones with anomalous copper, zinc, nickel, gold, and rare earth elements in soil samples over geophysical structures at its Tindal project in the Northern Territory, signaling promising early-stage exploration results.

Lithium Universe Limited has successfully raised $600,000 through the first tranche of its share placement, advancing its green lithium refinery ambitions in North America. A second tranche worth $1.1 million awaits shareholder approval, underpinning the company’s strategic growth plans.

DXN Limited has secured a $1.6 million contract with Ventia to deploy its innovative StructCore prefabricated indoor data centre solution for a major Australian telecommunications provider, marking a strategic expansion into a new market segment.

SunRice reported a slight decline in FY25 revenue to $1.85 billion but achieved improved profitability, driven by strategic acquisitions and operational efficiencies. The company is investing in sustainability and capacity upgrades as it pursues its 2030 Growth Strategy.

SunRice Group reported a 4% rise in net profit for FY25 alongside an 8% dividend increase, navigating inflation and currency volatility with strategic growth initiatives.

Ricegrowers Limited (SunRice) reported a 3.7% rise in profit after tax for FY25 despite a 1.5% decline in revenue, driven by strategic cost savings and product innovation. The company announced a fully franked 50 cent final dividend and reactivated its Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

Wide Open Agriculture has achieved a breakthrough in lupin protein production, slashing energy consumption by up to 80% and halving processing time in a recent commercial-scale trial. These efficiency gains pave the way for more cost-effective, scalable manufacturing.

Firebrick Pharma has raised $0.2 million in a placement well below its $1.6 million target, prompting a review of its expansion and product development plans for Nasodine.

ABx Group’s ALCORE subsidiary updates on the status of its $7.58 million Federal Government grant, revealing repayment negotiations while advancing its innovative pilot plant in Tasmania.