Geelong-based agri-manufacturing success stories, Cobram Estate and Boomaroo Nurseries, shared their future growth plans last week with Geelong Mayor, Cr Trent Sullivan, during the first of a series of Mayoral tours of manufacturing in the region. Hosted by GMC Chair,...
Monthly Archive: February 2024
Cobram Estate and Boomaroo share future growth plans
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GMC welcomes Industry Minister to Geelong
Read MoreThe Victorian Minister for Jobs and Industry, the Hon. Natalie Hutchins, joined GMC’s CEO last week for a manufacturing discussion and tour of leading manufacturer, Hanlon Industries. GMC member Hanlon’s is shaking up gender ratios in the steel manufacturing industry....
2024 Technology & Innovation Summit program overview released
Read MoreWe are pleased to release the program overview for the 2024 Technology & Innovation Summit. This year’s Summit Program focuses on transitioning the traditional economy into a new era of innovation. We’ll explore the evolution of Australian manufacturing over the...
GMC announces City of Greater Geelong as Summit Platinum Partner
Read MoreGeelong Manufacturing Council (GMC) proudly announces the City of Greater Geelong has become the Platinum Partner to deliver the 2024 GMC Technology and Innovation Summit, being held in Geelong on April 18. Featuring industry experts and investors in thought-provoking discussions,...
Loomtex leverages rich heritage for bright future
Read MoreGMC is delighted to welcome new member LoomTex, Australia’s last remaining woollen furnishing textile mill and dye house, proudly based in Geelong. InStyle and Colan Australia announced the joint acquisition of Geelong Textiles Australia late last year. Rebranded as LoomTex,...
Supporting the retention & promotion of women in manufacturing
Read MoreSavvy businesses understand the benefits of a diverse workforce, but often find it difficult to execute diversity and inclusion policies. But experience tells us that women in manufacturing and engineering roles aren’t always confident to develop their career, aren’t sure...
Circular Economy Innovation Fund Capability Building is open
Read MoreClosing date: Sunday 31 March 2024, 11:59 pm Total funding available: Grants of $50,000 to $400,000 are available. Co-contribution: Applicants must contribute at least $1 for every $4 funded. Co-contributions can be either financial (cash) or in-kind. Up to 100%...
FREE Industry 4.0 program
Read MoreSwinburne has formally partnered with the VIC Government to deliver a fully-subsidised Industry 4.0 course for manufacturing businesses, under the Digital Jobs for Manufacturing (DJFM) program. The content is practical in nature, delivered by various Industry 4.0 subject matter experts. Starting 1...
GMC announces Breakthrough Victoria Strategic Partnership for Technology & Innovation Summit
Read MoreGeelong Manufacturing Council (GMC) is delighted to announce Breakthrough Victoria as a strategic partner for the 2024 Technology and Innovation Summit. Breakthrough Victoria is an independent investment company established in 2021 by the Victorian Government to invest in companies to...