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Issue 74 October 2013 $12.00
Manufacturing Magazine
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Manufacturers finally see light at end of tunnel The newly appointed Coalition government has vowed to move quickly to boost the economy by cutting taxes and building new infrastructure. Prime Minister Tony Abbott has also promised to scrap government taxes on carbon emissions and the profits of large mining companies, introduced by Labor. Two recent surveys show the change of government, low interest rates and the falling Australian dollar will deliver growth this year. More than 600 business surveyed by National Australia Bank have displayed a surprising level of optimism about the months ahead.
With the federal election now behind us, there has been a dramatic bounce in business confidence. With political stability restored, the landscape for business in Australia has changed.
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Two leaders in materials handling and lifting – Safetech and Tieman Materials Handling – have merged to form Australia’s largest lifting solutions provider. Details of the merger were announced recently. Industry Update provides this exclusive insight into the behind the scenes events leading up to the merger and how consumers will benefit … Sixty years ago in a backyard on the northern fringes of a baby boomer Melbourne an iconic industrial company began life. T ®dle
The monthly confidence index increased by its sixth-highest ever level in August – from -3 to 6 in net terms. And another survey released by recently by Citi shows the falling Australian dollar is already boosting confidence among exporters. Citi's Scott Southall says companies are forecasting much higher export volumes this year. “This quarter’s report underscores that manufacturing workers have a real sense of optimism about the number of career opportunities that exist today,” Mr Southall said.
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