Erich Hofmann

Bassendean-based Hofmann Engineering has credited increased orders from the mining sector and a major contract in the defence sector as the major drivers behind a surge in revenue to a record $149 million in its 50th year in business.

Bassendean business Hofmann Engineering illustrates both the opportunities and challenges facing WA as the government seeks to expand manufacturing.

Bassendean business Hofmann Engineering has signed a memorandum with global engineering company Flanders to combine resources to produce electro-mechanical mining haul trucks.

The commander of the United States’ Pacific naval fleet has accused China of unlawful and coercive behaviour while flagging the iron ore trade's potential deterrence value