Yearly Archive: 2024

October 16, 2024
GMC welcomes Alex Boyle
We are thrilled to welcome Alex Boyle to the GMC as Stakeholder and Engagement Lead. Alex has more than 10 years’ experience working in roles across economic development, business support, stakeholder engagement and communications. Alex comes to the GMC fresh...
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October 16, 2024
Geelong Manufacturers Shine at Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards
Geelong’s manufacturers took centre stage at the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards last week, in the presence of leaders from across the state. Congratulations to Geelong Manufacturing Council (GMC) member winners Farm Foods and Hanlon Industries. Hanlon’s took out...
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October 4, 2024
Viva Energy’s proposed regasification terminal
As many as 60,000 businesses could be impacted by the gas supply shortfall forecast to hit Victoria as soon as next year, the GMC Connect forum heard on Tuesday. A Viva Energy presentation on plans for a Gas Terminal in...
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October 2, 2024
Land Forces 2024 Highlights Growing Role of Australian SMEs in Defence Projects
The recent Land Forces Defence Expo in Melbourne has underscored the growing opportunities for Australian small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the defence industry. As global security challenges intensify, and with defence spending set to rise, the event spotlighted opportunities...
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October 2, 2024
Deputy PM supports GeelongPort offshore wind terminal
Deputy Prime Minister and Federal Member for Corio Richard Marles and Member for Lara Ella George MP joined GeelongPort to showcase preparations for GeelongPort’s Renewables Terminal. GeelongPort announced plans in July 2022 to develop up to 25 hectares of land...
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September 12, 2024
Geelong’s critical role in energy transition could secure Victorian gas supply
On the back of Geelong’s proud manufacturing history, the city could be on the brink of delivering the gas needed by Victorian households and industry to help steer Victoria through the energy transition. The development of an LNG terminal in...
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September 12, 2024
Scaada helps local industry breathe easy
GMC member Scaada is helping Geelong’s manufacturers improve safety by managing team exposure to welding fumes. Recently Scaada has witnessed a significant increase in Performance Improvement Notices being issued by WorkSafe Victoria around non-defined indoor air conditions at sites that...
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September 11, 2024
Leading M&A expert speaks to GMC’s CEO Program
Leading M&A expert Rohit Bassi recently spoke at the second 2024 CEO Program workshop on Lessons Learned: technical aspects of strategy and strategy implementation. As part of a wide-ranging discussion, Mr Bassi told the CEO Program that people are a...
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September 2, 2024
GT Recycling leads the charge in soft plastics recycling with new Geelong facility
In a significant step forward for sustainability, Geelong’s very own GT Recycling has made monumental strides in addressing one of the world’s most challenging environmental issues: soft plastics recycling. With crucial support from both the Federal and Victorian Governments, the...
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August 29, 2024
Geelong Manufacturing Council hosts Federal officials for policy discussions
The Geelong Manufacturing Council (GMC) has welcomed representatives from the Federal Department of Industry, Science and Resources to Geelong for a series of tours and discussions aimed at providing industry input and advice on manufacturing policy. The visit, which showcased...
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