GMC major sponsor Viva Energy has announced plans to build infrastructure which will enable its refinery at Geelong to receive and process feedstocks such as used cooking oil, animal fats and synthetic crude made from waste plastics which would otherwise...
Monthly Archive: May 2023
Viva Energy to turn waste into fuels and recycled plastics at Geelong Refinery
Read MoreBuilding a strong regional workforce
Read MoreGeelong Manufacturing Council is taking a key role in building a strong regional advanced manufacturing workforce, with programs to support women’s participation and raise awareness of the huge range challenging and rewarding careers in the industry underway. Geelong Future Leaders...
Minister for Industry hosted by GMC
Read MoreGeelong Manufacturing Council welcomed the federal Minister for Industry and Science, The Hon Ed Husic MP, at a GMC & AFCG hosted industry roundtable in collaboration with Member for Corangamite Libby Coker MP in May. During the visit the Minister...
Think Fencing sets sights global
Read MoreLed by visionary owner and founder Jack Fitzgerald, GMC member Think Fencing’s commitment to sustainability and its dedication to creating high-quality products have not only gained recognition worldwide but exemplify the thriving potential of the region. GMC member Think Fencing Pty...
GeelongPort partners with Vestas to support new Golden Plains Wind Farm
Read MoreGMC member, GeelongPort will partner with one of Australia’s leading clean energy market solutions providers, Vestas, to help deliver Australia’s largest wind farm. Once operational, the first stage of the Golden Plains Wind Farm will generate enough clean energy to...
Business leaders take Geelong to the world
Read MoreGeelong manufacturing, research and education leaders will travel to South Korea this week, 15 – 19 May, to meet with businesses and City officials in Changwon, Geelong’s sister city in the south-east of the country. The business mission will take...
Manufacturing for sustainable outcomes: enablers and mechanisms
Read MoreGMC CEO, Jennifer Conley, recently hosted a Lunch & Learn session as part of the City of Greater Geelong’s UNESCO City of Design. The session was attended by 26 delegates from 17 Cities of Design across the globe. The session...