In his first official visit as Deputy Prime Minister, Richard Marles MP visited GMC Sponsor & Oceania’s largest carpet maker, Godfrey Hirst in Geelong. GMC CEO Jennifer Conley joined Marles, the first ever Geelong-based Deputy PM, and for two days...
Monthly Archive: May 2022
Deputy PM treading the carpet in Geelong
Read MoreNew energy roadmaps explored at GMC Technology and Innovation Summit
Read MoreThe GMC Technology & Innovation Summit highlighted the enormous opportunities for our region in new energy, while exploring some of the challenges that will need to be overcome in the transition. This short video recaps the main talking points.
Deakin University spearheading Australia’s largest recycling and clean energy advanced manufacturing ecosystem
Read MoreGMC Major Sponsor, Deakin University has been announced as a recipient of the Trailblazer Universities Program. Deakin will receive $50 million to accelerate ideas into innovative, sustainable manufacturing solutions in the hydrogen and recycling industries, and drive commercialisation outcomes with...
Carbon Revolution welcomes $12m support for mega-line
Read MoreGMC Member Carbon Revolution announced this week it had secured a Commonwealth Modern Manufacturing Initiative (MMI) grant of $12m for its Mega-line project. The grant was awarded in Round 2 of the MMI Manufacturing Integration Stream – Recycling and Clean...
Recognising Victoria’s outstanding manufacturers
Read MoreHome grown manufacturers are being encouraged to nominate for the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards. Nominations are now open with this year marking the return of the Awards for the first time since 2019 and also the 20th anniversary...
Support for manufacturers announced in Victorian Budget
Read MoreThe Victorian Government has announced a $120 million Victorian Industry Fund, prioritising areas that are strategically important to state’s economic recovery, generating new investment and jobs, including support for the advancement of domestic manufacturing. According to information published on the...
Marand to boost defence manufacturing capability in Geelong
Read MoreGMC Member, Marand Precision Engineering, is set to boost defence manufacturing capabilities in the region following a $1.76 million grant as part of the Federal Government’s Modern Manufacturing Strategy. The grant will enable Marand to develop an integrated welding centre...