Latest Manufacturing News

Infratil posted an 11% rise in operational EBITDAF to NZ$989 million in FY26, fuelled by a record 555MW CDC data centre contract and a 170% EBITDAF jump at Longroad Energy. The company refined its portfolio with over NZ$600 million in divestments and secured a BBB+ credit rating, underpinning a strong FY27 outlook.

Ionic Rare Earths (ASX: IXR) has secured binding agreements to supply critical rare earth oxides to US-based Advanced Magnet Lab, supporting domestic production of permanent magnets for defence applications under a US Defense Logistics Agency contract.

Anteris Technologies Global Corp. has initiated an at-the-market equity offering to raise up to US$250 million, aiming to accelerate development of its DurAVR transcatheter heart valve and support general corporate needs.

Provaris Energy's proprietary liquified CO2 tank design has cleared a crucial Concept Selection milestone with Yinson, broadening its application beyond floating storage units to carriers and terminals, and advancing its path towards commercialisation.

X2M Connect has secured a manufacturing licence for South Korea's first AI-enabled integrated smart water meter, aiming to capture a $1.3 billion hardware market and $52 million in recurring SaaS revenue by solving critical connectivity challenges.

Wide Open Agriculture has agreed with Curtin University to replace its tiered royalty structure with a single 3.5% flat royalty on net sales, streamlining financial planning and enhancing commercial scalability for its lupin protein technology.

AdAlta has engaged specialist advisors to streamline US FDA regulatory processes for its CAR-T therapy BZDS1901, which has shown rare complete tumour clearance in advanced mesothelioma patients.

Evion Group confirms high-grade fluorspar assays up to 88.15% CaF2 at its Carp Project in Nevada, validating a large, near-surface mineralised system. The company plans an extensive exploration program to capitalise on the US critical minerals demand.

TruScreen Group has secured NZ$1.82 million through an oversubscribed placement, underscoring investor confidence amid its global cervical screening expansion. The company also announced a renounceable rights issue and attaching options, both subject to shareholder approval.

SDI Limited has dispatched its Scheme Booklet to shareholders as it moves closer to a $1.40 per share acquisition by a Beijing Guoci subsidiary. The virtual shareholder meeting is set for 22 June 2026 with strong backing from the board and largest shareholder.

Vmoto Limited disclosed it held only one formal board meeting in FY25, relying heavily on circular resolutions, and outlined plans to increase meeting frequency in 2026. The company clarified its trade insurance arrangements and affirmed director independence amid ASX queries.

HIQ Limited has locked in non-dilutive funding from the Victorian Government to underpin a $4.9 million project expanding its manufacturing and research footprint in Victoria, supporting its global growth ambitions.