Jamie Burnett

Kitcraft Kitchens began in a small showroom and assembly area in Wangara in 1999 and in seven years has grown to eight locations throughout the state, with all manufacturing and assembly done in-house.

Three manufacturing companies in Perth with exposure to the booming resources sector have reported good news this month, despite having to contend with increased competition from Asian suppliers.

After immigrating to Australia from Ireland in the 1970s, Paul Carroll started a small shoe retail and repair business in Tuart Hill.

Port Hedland's status as one of the world's largest bulk export ports is set to be reinforced with current and proposed developments leading to further growth in export volumes.

With the release of the state government's Pilbara Third Party Haulage Regime last week, iron ore juniors in the area are hopeful their production aspirations will get a boost, though they are not expecting quick resolution of the issue.

Fruit and vegetable wholesaling is widely seen as an old-fashioned, low-tech industry, but businesses in that sector are increasingly adopting the latest communications technology to help them operate efficiently.

An innovative air transport device that involves the use of a motorised gas balloon is one of 10 Western Australian finalists in a venture capital competition.

Herald Resources Ltd Directors have supported a revised $2.60 to $2.65 cash offer from Tango Mining Pte Ltd, which values the company at almost $524 million.

Shares in metals explorer Chrysalis Resources finished 7 cents up on its offer price on its first day of trading.