Embedding science into everyday conversations about jobs, industry, education and policy is key to building a resilient, robust and complex economy. This was the common theme of a recent GMC Connect panel discussion featuring CSIRO Chief Scientist, Professor Bronwyn Fox,...
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Busy Innovative Window Solutions moves to larger site
Read MoreInnovative Window Solutions (IWS), has made a name as Geelong’s premium aluminium window and door manufacturer, and is preparing to increase its capacity as it moves its facilities into Fortek in North Geelong (redeveloped Ford factory). IWS delivers high-performance products...
$1 billion defence contract, sovereign defence manufacturing facility in Geelong
Read MoreThe Australian Government has announced a $1 billion defence contract for new Self-Propelled Howitzers for the Australian Army has been awarded to Hanwha Defense Australia. The formalising of the deal delivers on a commitment by the government to revive the...
Strut Sustainability Focus
Read MoreLocal cleantech startup Strut is working with long established food & ag businesses to develop a range of systems, including their flagship product that provides real-time data from the paddock to help producers ensure precious water resources are only directed...
Working for Geelong Industry
Read MoreGeelong Manufacturing Council and Industry Capability Network Victoria (ICN) last week signed a formal collaboration agreement to support Geelong and regional SMEs to take advantage of opportunities available to work on major projects. ICN supports SMEs, promoting opportunities to compete...
The Composites Advantage: Building Sovereign Manufacturing Capabilities
Read MoreAustralia’s Defence Capability Acquisition & Sustainment Group was among high level speakers at the recent “Composites Advantage” webinar, co-hosted by the Geelong Manufacturing Council (GMC), in collaboration with DMTC Ltd and the Advanced Fibre Cluster Geelong (AFCG). The session was...
C6 Group Spearheads the Fight Against COVID
Read MoreCorio-based industrial service business C6 Group is making a name for itself with a new locally-made system called Katharsis which filters the majority of viral, bacterial and fungal fine aerosols from air, giving peace of mind to building owners and...
Focus on Excellence Bolsters Growth
Read MoreBrother and sister team Tom and Elly Hanlon have Geelong in their veins. So, when the family-owned business Hanlon Industries – started by their parents Paul and Theresa and run by themselves and brother Hugh – won the Geelong Business...
Innovation Recognised with Excellence Award
Read MoreThe innovative approach of FormFlow was again highlighted when the business was named winner of the Innovation, Research & Development award at the 2021 Geelong Business Excellence Awards. FormFlow’s world-first technology allows corrugated sheets to be bent at right angles,...
Driving Sovereign Manufacturing Webinar Series
Read MoreThe Geelong Manufacturing Council has teamed up with DMTC Ltd and the Advanced Fibre Cluster Geelong to deliver a series aimed at growing sovereign manufacturing capability. The series is in response to a report released last July, commissioned and supported by DMTC Ltd,...