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Net capital expenditure by manufacturing businesses in 2006-07 was $14.4b. The largest absolute contribution ($3.5b, or 24%) occurred in Primary metal and metal product manufacturing, followed by Food product manufacturing ($1.9b, or 13%) and Transport equipment manufacturing ($1.7b, or 12%).