Monthly Archive: December 2024

GMC has been invited to share a significant opportunity for experienced women leaders to join a WILD for STEM’s Board X Program. The Board X Program prepares exceptional STEM women for board positions across Australia. They envision a future where...

We’re inviting Geelong and regional manufacturers to nominate for GMC’s Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2025. The awards will be presented at the biennial Manufacturing Excellence Celebration & Awards Dinner, held on the sidelines of the Avalon Airshow. Finalists and winners will be...

Last week, we proudly celebrated a stellar year for GMC’s Women in Manufacturing Network (WIMN) alongside our participants, alumni, and supporters. This vibrant community continues to pave the way for greater inclusion and leadership opportunities for women in manufacturing across...

Steel 360 fabrication engineering apprentice, Kye Crowden, won two first year apprentice categories at South West TAFE’s first year apprentice awards. Kye was named best first year fabricator, as well as winning the best first year apprentice overall, beating finalists...

Congratulations to Lachie Rollo from IXL Metal Castings for winning the Bill Pratt Award as the Australian Foundry Institute’s (AFI) Victoria – Achiever of the Year 2024. Lachie received the honour at AFI’s AGM earlier this year. After nearly three years...

Last week’s GMC Immersion Day took teachers from seven local schools to see innovative local manufacturing happening at Rendine Construction, GT Recycling and Deakin University.  Teachers got a taste of what’s on offer for students taking part in GMC’s school...

GMC wrapped up our 2024 Connect events with the AGM at the Gordon’s Davidson Restaurant last week.  It was a fantastic gathering of members and industry and major sponsors to reflect on this year’s achievements, celebrate our members and gain some fascinating...

The 2025 Manufacturing Excellence Celebration & Awards Dinner is our region’s largest celebration of manufacturing, proudly delivered by the GMC. This event recognises the significant contribution of manufacturing and industry to our region. Supported by Avalon Airport and the City...

Geelong and regional manufacturers are invited to nominate for GMC’s Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2025 to be presented at the biennial Manufacturing Excellence Celebration & Awards Dinner, on the sidelines of the Avalon Airshow. Finalists and winners will be recognised at the...

GMC Chair, Thys Heyns, paid tribute to retiring GMC Board members, Professor Tuba Kocaturk, and Greg Hughes, at last week’s GMC AGM. Both directors had been on the Board since 2021.  “We are enormously grateful to them for their commitment...