Latest Australian Manufacturing News

Firebrick Pharma is set to expand its Nasodine product line with the launch of a new throat spray, targeting export markets starting November 2025, beginning with Singapore.

thl reported a tough FY25 with a 45% drop in underlying profit and a statutory loss, but is charting a strategic turnaround while rejecting a $2.30 per share acquisition offer.

International Graphite Limited has taken significant steps toward establishing Australia’s first commercial graphite micronising plant with land acquisition and key development approvals in Collie, WA.

Mayfield Group Holdings has landed a pivotal $20 million contract for the Brigalow Gas Peaking Plant in Queensland, pushing its FY26 contract awards to $37 million and reinforcing its role in Australia's energy transition.

Orica Limited reports robust earnings growth across all segments for FY2025, underpinned by successful gas supply deals, digital expansion, and progress in hydrogen funding despite ongoing litigation costs.

Mayne Pharma reported a 5% revenue increase to $408.1 million for FY25 but posted a net loss of $93.8 million, narrowing from the prior year. The company’s planned acquisition by Cosette Pharmaceuticals faces legal hurdles, delaying completion.

Big River Industries reported a 2.3% revenue decline for FY25 amid tough market conditions but achieved a notable rebound in the second half, driven by operational efficiencies and cost controls. The company maintains a strong balance sheet and a cautiously optimistic outlook for FY26.

Tourism Holdings Limited reported a statutory net loss in FY25 amid challenging market conditions but remains confident in a strategic turnaround targeting over $100 million in annualised NPAT within four years.

AdAlta Limited outlines its innovative 'East to West' cellular immunotherapy approach, in-licensing Asian CAR-T assets and progressing clinical trials in Australia to unlock value. The company also seeks partners for its anti-fibrotic and anti-malarial protein therapeutics.

Sims Limited has signed a non-binding MOU to supply 550,000 tonnes of ferrous scrap annually to Alter Steel’s upcoming Electric Arc Furnace in Queensland, marking a major step in Australia’s green steel transition.

AML3D has appointed Arc Additive as its UK and European distribution partner, marking a strategic push into key manufacturing and defence markets across Europe. This move follows a successful capital raise and a contract with BAE Systems UK, underpinning AML3D’s growth ambitions.

Bioxyne Limited, through its subsidiary Breathe Life Sciences, has secured a significant supply agreement to enter Germany’s burgeoning medical cannabis market, promising at least A$5.6 million in revenue for FY2026.