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Defence pipeline drives Austal shift on $1.8b bid

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A multi-billion-dollar local defence pipeline has driven a "paradigm shift" in how Austal views selling its US arm, as South Korean defence giant Hanwha conducts due diligence for the $1.8 billion bid.

Bruce Rock Engineering to expand factory

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Bruce Rock Engineering has greenlit a $10 million expansion at its Wheatbelt trailer manufacturing site which will make the company's local footprint six times larger.

Civmec net profit up 22pc

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Civmec boss Pat Tallon says the company's diverse range of work has played a key role in a successful FY26.

Perth manufacturer plots US growth

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Malaga-based Arbortech is gearing up for rapid growth in North America after attracting an unprecedented response to the launch of a new range of power tools.

Resources, Aukus spur strong results for marine firms

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Mining maintenance, offshore subsea work, and a surge in defence contracts have powered full-year results for three of WA's key industrial and marine specialists.

Perdaman backs green iron project

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A green iron pilot plant under development in Western Australia would use Perdaman's hydrogen technology under a preliminary deal announced on Thursday.

Bunnings lifts Wesfarmers' profit

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A decision to drop prices on thousands of goods in the wake of household cost of living pressures helped the owner of Bunnings, Kmart and Priceline achieve another multi-billion dollar earnings

Records across the board for Duratec

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Duratec boss Chris Oates has heralded a year of “solid operational performance” for the company, as several records fell in FY26.

Austin hopeful foundations will generate success

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Austin Engineering boss Sybrandt Van Dyk says he is confident the company is on course for the good times to return, following a challenging FY26.

Monadelphous net profit up 52pc

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Shares in Zoran Bebic-led Monadelphous fell more than 10 per cent early on Tuesday, despite posting record revenue in FY26.

Perdaman progresses hydrogen plan

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Planning for a $3bn hydrogen plant to turn Perdaman's future ammonia from Ceres into a green product has advanced

Duraquip eyes national growth

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A trailer manufacturer founded in WA's grainbelt is preparing to ramp up expansion in the eastern states, making several key appointments and showcasing its wares at major events.

Fredon acquisition propels NRW revenue

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NRW Holdings boss Jules Pemberton has heralded the company's “transformational step” in acquiring Sydney-based contractor Fredon during FY26.

Full-year records aplenty for SCEE

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Despite a bumper FY26, Southern Cross Electrical Engineering boss Graeme Dunn has reiterated to shareholders that the company will not rest on its laurels.

Fortescue makes first metal

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Hot metal has been produced for the first time in two decades in the Pilbara at Fortescue's Christmas Creek site.

Successful FY26 for SRG Global

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Shares in David Macgeorge-led SRG Global rose by more than eight per cent on Tuesday, following the release of its FY26 results.

Dongara Marine expands in Geraldton

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Boat builder Dongara Marine has acquired Geraldton Boat Lifters and is planning a $7 million expansion at the Port of Geraldton.

Collie’s $850m green steel mill plans expand

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The proponent behind the Collie green steel mill has struck another supply deal while expanding the proposal's scope with a $40 million cut-and-bend facility.

Neosmelt seeks Federal cash

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Backers of a clean iron project mooted in Perth's south are seeking significant federal government funding to make their project viable.

Trost urges federal CCS investment

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Australia risks losing more sovereign manufacturing capacity due to federal carbon capture and taxation policies, the boss of WA's largest chemicals plant says.

Battery recycling plant opens

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Scrap metal dealer Paul Owens has opened a new $12 million recycling plant focused on traditional lead-acid batteries in Perth's southern suburbs.

Bunbury manufacturing hub build begins

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Ground has broken on construction of the state government's $55 million manufacturing precinct near Bunbury.

MinRes-backed iron plant strikes deals

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A British company which wants to build an iron ore processor in Europe has struck preliminary deals to supply enough material to fill its capacity more than four times over.

CTS tyre recycling plant opens

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Australia's first recycling facility capable of handling any sized tyre on a single site has officially opened in Perth's northern suburbs.

Construction green light for IG6's micronising facility

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North Perth-based International Graphite has announced a key milestone in relation to its mooted Collie micronising facility.

Bids shortlisted for Whyalla Steelworks

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Two bidders remain in the bid to acquire the Whyalla Steelworks, although a third entity still retains a right of last offer.

Echo Marine buys JahRoc Furniture

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Mark Stothard's Echo Marine has bought the award-winning JahRoc Furniture brand and plans to integrate its operations with his Henderson-based superyacht business.

Hyperion unveils southern hemisphere's first 3D-printed USV

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The southern hemisphere's first 3D-printed unmanned surface vehicle, manufactured in WA, has been unveiled.

NRW books contracts worth $120m

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For the second time in just over a month, NRW's subsidiary Fredon has booked a sizeable suite of contracts.

Pique advances modular hub after $49m pool

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More than a dozen manufacturers will share a $49 million funding pool to boost homes supply in the state, including advancing Pique's modular housing facility in Perth's north.

Civmec increases quarterly revenue

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Civmec boss Pat Tallon says the company remains focused on converting its sizeable workbook into added value for its investors.

Bluescope puts NeoSmelt to EPA

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A plant to test the viability of processing Western Australian iron ore using cleaner furnace technology has been submitted to the state's environmental watchdog.