How SA firms are responding to Ukraine ramifications

South Australian companies in the technology, mining and agriculture sectors are moving quickly to deal with the challenges and opportunities presented by an unstable geo-political climate.

Briefcase: Business snippets from around South Australia

In this week’s briefcase, Beston shareholders vote to terminate a deal with its investment management company, eight SA companies cement an export deal with a Texan retailer and a major east coast tyre and auto company opens its first SA outlet.

Micro-X staff working on the flasgship Nano mobile x-ray at their Tonsley headquarters in South Australia.

Micro-X raises $30 million for US expansion

Tonsley-based company Micro-X has received funding commitments of $30.5 million to help expand its US footprint and fast-track new lightweight x-ray products.

Tonsley companies look to expand into 2021

Tonsley-based hi-tech company Micro-X has signed a $1.3 million contract with Saab Australia for its military-grade mobile x-ray units, as construction begins on a new $10 million headquarters in the precinct for outdoor blind manufacturer Ziptrak.

Angel delivers record oyster sales

Eyre Peninsula oyster producer Angel Seafood has reported record sales of 2.7 million in the September quarter as its retail strategy grows at pace and restaurants around Australia increase capacity.

Adelaide X-ray manufacturer riding virus detection boom

Coronavirus continues to drive sales into Asia and Europe for Adelaide hi-tech x-ray manufacturer Micro-X.