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The Open IIoT booth has highlighted Industry 4.0, with a network of developers working together to demonstrate connected solutions on the booth.

Open IIoT is made up of a group of Australia’s key players in the automation and manufacturing industry, including; SMC Corporation, Nord Drivesystems, Balluff, Beckhoff Automation, ZI-Argus, and recent addition Kuka Robotics.

Watch the video where Richard Roberts from ZI-Argus takes us through the system on the AUSPACK stand, pointing out the ease and benefits of Industry 4.0.

Food & Drink Business

Family-owned chocolate maker, Haigh’s Chocolates, has opened its new $120 million production, warehouse and online fulfilment facility in South Australia, enabling the company to almost double its chocolate production.

Sydney Brewery says its acquisition of the brewing assets and long-term lease of the White Bay Brewing site in Rozelle, Sydney, will give the brewery capacity to launch new product lines and expand its bar presence.

Lark Distilling Co. has appointed Four Pillars Gin co-founder, Stuart Gregor, as its new managing director and CEO, taking effect from 1 January 2026. He will succeed Satya (Sash) Sharma, who is stepping down after being in the role since May 2023.