Hanwha Defense Australia (HDA) has increased its commitment to the Geelong Manufacturing Council (GMC) and the wider manufacturing ecosystem with a new three-year partnership. HDA has agreed to contribute to the GMC at Major Sponsor level, joining fellow GMC significant...
Yearly Archive: 2023
Hanwha Defense Australia sponsors GMC in multi-year partnership
Read MoreLeadership pathway for sustainable manufacturer award winner
Read MoreThink Fencing’s Jack Fitzgerald is a big believer in building the leadership capacity and contribution of his staff. When accepting the organisation’s Excellence in Sustainability in Manufacturing award, sponsored by Viva Energy, at GMC’s recent 25th Anniversary Celebrations, Jack acknowledged...
Cracking the code for building innovative capacity
Read MoreResearch shows that diverse workforces offer a number of advantages, including better innovative capacity. How can manufacturers harness this advantage, when gender diversity within the sector has remained steady at 27% over a number of years, and female CEO’s of...
West Midlands opens the door to further collaboration
Read MoreThe West Midlands region of the UK shares a number of similarities with Geelong – a strong automotive supply chain transitioning to new opportunities in the low carbon economy and aerospace, substantial R&D capabilities via resident universities, and the area...
AUKUS subs deal presents inter-generational industry opportunities
Read MoreThe recent announcement that Australia will proceed with a long-term plan to acquire, operate and build nuclear-powered submarines opens many industry opportunities. The future generation submarine, to be built in Australia will be known as SSN-AUKUS. The timeframes to prepare...
Hanlon Industries shaking up the steel manufacturing industry
Read MoreGMC member Hanlon Industries is shaking up gender ratios in the steel manufacturing industry. After success with now second-year apprentice Rachel Ryder, Hanlon Industries has recently hired a second female boiler-maker in training – Lesha-Jayde Swan — at its 18,500sqm...
Focus on Geelong: @AuManufacturing Conversations
Read MoreGMC CEO Jennifer Conley recently spoke with Brent Balinski for @AuManufacturing Conversations, on GMC’s 25 years of advancing manufacturing and early signs of a Geelong manufacturing renaissance. One thousand jobs added between censuses might not sound huge, she concedes, but...
Why manufacturing does matter
Read MoreManufacturing is in Geelong’s lifeblood. A decade ago, the closure of iconic factories and large employers was the equivalent of a heart attack for the city. Uncertainty followed, and, for some of our community, hardship. Once it became apparent manufacturing...
Geelong companies recognised with industry awards
Read MoreThree Geelong organisations were recognised with industry awards at the Geelong Manufacturing Council’s 25th Anniversary and Awards dinner. Marand, Think Fencing and Northern Futures each received awards at the event, which attracted over 200 attendees. Marand received the Innovative Manufacturing...
GMC celebrates 25 years of advancing regional manufacturing
Read MoreThe region’s leading manufacturers have come together with industry stakeholders and supporters to celebrate Geelong Manufacturing Council’s 25th anniversary at a special event held alongside the Australian International Airshow. [image gallery below] Deputy PM Richard Marles presented an inspiring keynote...