Congratulations to GMC Industry Sponsor and iconic local manufacturer Godfrey Hirst, celebrating 160 years in 2025!
Founded in Geelong in 1865, Godfrey Hirst has grown into a leader in manufacturing, producing an impressive 16 kilometres of carpet every day in Geelong. They proudly partner with over 1,500 retailers, supporting hundreds of local jobs and communities across Australia and New Zealand.
Godfrey Hirst continues to improve efficiency in how they operate, one example is the use of solar power across their sites, including at their North Geelong tufting facility, where more than 1,000 solar panels span 12,000m² of roof space, offsetting over 60% of daytime electricity usage.