Latest Capacity Expansion News

James Hardie Industries reported a 9% decline in Q1 FY26 net sales to $900 million, while successfully completing its AZEK acquisition, setting the stage for expanded market reach and product offerings. The company adjusted its FY26 guidance to reflect softer North American demand but remains focused on long-term growth.

Sims Limited reported a 4.1% rise in FY25 sales revenue to $7.49 billion and a 198% surge in underlying EBIT, driven by strong metal trading margins and AI-related demand growth. The company also boosted its fully franked dividend by 130%, signaling confidence despite ongoing market headwinds.

Amaero Ltd reported a 470% revenue surge to $3.8 million for FY2025, driven by expanded production capacity and exclusive supply deals, while continuing to invest heavily in infrastructure and operations, resulting in a $24.4 million loss.

Orora Limited reported solid FY25 financial results driven by strong performance in its Cans business and the Saverglass acquisition, alongside key capacity expansions and glass network optimizations. The company’s robust balance sheet supports ongoing shareholder returns and a positive outlook for FY26.

Orora reported a solid FY25 with EBIT up 9.5% and NPAT rising 18%, driven by full-year Saverglass contribution and robust cans volume growth. The company completed its portfolio transformation by divesting OPS and is investing heavily in cans capacity amid a challenging global environment.

Orora Limited reported a 24.4% increase in FY25 revenue to A$2.09 billion, marking the completion of its strategic portfolio reshaping with the sale of its North American packaging business. The company advances sustainability targets while maintaining steady dividends and a share buyback program.

Tetratherix has landed a $3.3 million Australian Government grant to co-fund a $7.4 million project expanding its synthetic polymer production and supporting its US market entry in 2026.

LGI Limited reported a 14% rise in FY25 EBITDA to $17.4 million, driven by operational growth and expanded renewable capacity. The company also secured a landmark 15-year contract to build and operate a 12MW/24MWh battery system at the Belrose landfill site in NSW.

Spark New Zealand is selling 75% of its data centre business to Pacific Equity Partners for up to $705 million, aiming to accelerate capacity expansion amid rising cloud and AI demand.

WestStar Industrial’s subsidiary SIMPEC has landed a significant $11 million contract to expand Tianqi Lithium’s Kwinana hydroxide processing facility, reinforcing its role in Australia’s energy transition.

Evion Group’s Maniry Graphite Project in Madagascar has been designated a Strategic Project by the European Union, enhancing its development prospects. Meanwhile, Evion’s joint venture in India secured a maiden US order for expandable graphite, signaling growing global demand.

HITIQ Ltd has launched its PROTEQT smart mouthguard for grassroots sports, secured a five-year exclusive global partnership with Shock Doctor, and raised $1.9 million to fund manufacturing and market growth.