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Click here to read the May/June issue of the APPMA Machinery Matters print edition online.

In this edition, the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic is discussed in detail. APPMA chairman Mark Dingley discusses the impact the pandemic is having on industry on page 44. There is also information on the vital industry resources APPMA is providing during the pandemic.

On pages 46 and 47, you can find a roundup of the headlines of the past two months, including items from OnRobot, Syntegon, Axelent, UR, Toyota, Krones, and Nord Drivesystems.

On page 48, there is an analysis of the machine tools market in the Asia-Pacific region.

And, on page 49, we tell the story of Foodmach and its drive to build seven machines to manufacture essential surgical masks.

Food & Drink Business

Western Australian marine science solutions company, SeaStock, has secured a $740,000 matched co-investment with Australia’s Food and Beverage Accelerator (FaBA) to develop functional ingredients from seaweed.

Mudgee-based winemaker, Lowe Family Wine Co., has installed a landmark $850,000 solar and battery system, developed by SPS Solar + Water. With this project, the company has become one of the first wineries in Australia to operate entirely off-grid.

The financial plight of Maggie Beer Holdings (MBH) – it recorded a loss of $24.3 million in FY25 and $28.2 million in FY24 – has been thrown a lifeline by two of Australia’s leading food manufacturers.