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Orica

Incitec takes $7m WA loss

AAP Business News
13 Nov 2018

Explosives manufacturer Incitec Pivot has reported a 34.8 per cent fall in profit for the year to September, including a $7 million hit from lost business in Western Australia.

AMA Group

Hopkins to take charge at AMA

Tayler Neale Tayler Neale
09 Nov 2018

National automotive services business AMA Group has struck a $68 million deal with new investors, which includes a big share selldown by management, after Perth-based Andrew Hopkins became the company’s chief executive.

Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA

Report finds battery-making debate overcharged

Matt Mckenzie Matt Mckenzie
02 Nov 2018

A new report has cast doubt on Western Australia's suitability as a lithium battery-making hub, claiming low labour productivity, distance from major markets and difficulties sourcing the necessary material as barriers to any potential development.

South Metropolitan TAFE

State to develop Henderson master plan

Matt Mckenzie Matt Mckenzie
30 Oct 2018

Dredging a second channel into Garden Island and major road upgrades could be priorities in a Henderson precinct master plan to be drafted by the state government in 2019, while Defence Minister Chris Pyne today announced a new $200 million vessel will be built at the yards.

Austal

Austal wins $80m US Navy contract

Business News Business News
19 Oct 2018

Henderson-based shipbuilder Austal has won a $US57.9 million ($80 million) contract with the US Navy to build a 103-metre catamaran.

Civmec

Civmec erects first steel at Henderson

Business News Business News
03 Oct 2018

Civmec has erected the first steel for its new $80 million assembly hall in Henderson today, with Prime Minister Scott Morrison in attendance for the event.

Brickworks

Brickworks boost in WA

Tayler Neale Tayler Neale
20 Sep 2018

An improved result in Western Australia, despite challenging market conditions and continued falls in brick selling prices, has helped building materials company Brickworks boost underlying net profit to $223.7 million for the 2018 financial year.

Austal

Austal signs $1.6bn US Navy contract

Business News Business News
19 Sep 2018

Months after being overlooked by the Australian government for local naval contracts, Henderson-based Austal has achieved more success in the US, securing a $1.6 billion contract to build two ships for the US Navy.

Austal

Board moves: Austal, Stavely Minerals

Business News Business News
14 Sep 2018

Austal has appointed Chris Indermaur to its board as a non-executive director, while William ‘Bill’ Plyley has stepped down as chairman of Stavely Minerals due to health reasons.

JWH Group

Kreepy Krauly, JWH named to hall of fame

Matt Mckenzie Matt Mckenzie
12 Sep 2018

Osborne Park-based manufacturer Kreepy Krauly and homebuilder JWH Group were last night added to Family Business Australia’s hall of fame.

Austal

US business boosts Austal

Matt Mckenzie Matt Mckenzie
30 Aug 2018

A strong performance in the United States has underpinned a 150 per cent increase in profit for shipbuilder Austal, although chief executive David Singleton has said the company’s defeat in the offshore patrol vessel bid will mean a tougher future for its Henderson shipyard.

Austal

Austal picked for work in the Philippines

Matt Mckenzie Matt Mckenzie
13 Aug 2018

Austal has been selected as preferred supplier to build six naval vessels for the Philippines, using a design similar to the offshore patrol vessel concept which was unsuccessful in a recent federal government tender.

Fero Group

ACCC backs Fero takeover

Tayler Neale Tayler Neale
09 Aug 2018

Kewdale-based manufacturer Fero Group appears set to be acquired by global outifit DYWIDAG-Systems International (DSI) Group, after the competition watchdog said it would not oppose the deal.

Austal

Austal wins $100m contract

Adrian Rauso
30 Jul 2018

Austal has announced the government of Caribbean country, Trinidad & Tobago, intends to purchase two patrol boats in a deal worth approximately $100 million.

Costs cruel manufacturing vision

Mark Pownall Mark Pownall
30 Jul 2018

Is it overly optimistic to believe WA could become a centre for battery manufacturing?

Austal

Board moves: Everingham, McDowell

Business News Business News
26 Jul 2018

Two Perth companies have announced board moves with political connections, with Austal director Jim McDowell leaving to take a powerful job with the South Australian government and IT company Cirrus Networks appointing Paul Everingham as a non-executive director.

Fleetwood Corporation

Fleetwood in $44m acquisitions

Mark Beyer Mark Beyer
25 Jul 2018

Fleetwood Corporation has continued with a major reshaping of its business, announcing two acquisitions on the east coast and a $60 million capital raising, one month after selling its caravan manufacturing business.

Orbital Corporation

Orbital soars on FY18 results

Business News Business News
12 Jul 2018

Shares in local tech firm Orbital Corporation soared today after the company’s preliminary financial year results showed net profit of $1.8 million.

Austal

SA wins $35bn frigate contract, WA gets $670m

Tayler Neale Tayler Neale
29 Jun 2018

The federal government has today announced its $35 billion frigate project will be built in Adelaide, with local shipbuilder Austal missing out on the main contract.

Orica

Miners, farmers could face higher input costs

Mark Beyer Mark Beyer
25 Jun 2018

The federal government has launched an inquiry into cheap imports of ammonium nitrate following an application by three local manufacturers, including Wesfarmers subsidiary CSBP and Orica.

AMA Group

ATO ruling halts $508m auto deal

Tayler Neale Tayler Neale
22 Jun 2018

Perth investor Andrew Hopkins’ planned $508 million buyout of national panel beating business AMA Group has been cancelled after the group failed to get an expected ruling from the Australian Taxation Office.

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