RPC Technologies in Corio has led the delivery of composites for transport in Victoria and major infrastructure projects globally for more than 10 years. The site manufactures the only Australian-made composite train fronts as part of RPC’s contract with V-Line...
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Sustainable Housing Showcases Geelong Advanced Manufacturing
Read MoreAdvanced manufacturer FormFlow has been at the centre of a unique collaboration which has created sustainable housing for men experiencing homelessness in Greater Geelong. The four-way collaboration between Samaritan House, Deakin University’s School of Architecture, and the Victorian Government, saw...
Victorian Research Investment in Next Gen Cars
Read MoreA $5 million Victorian Government investment will boost next generation vehicle research & development at Deakin University’s Waurn Ponds campus, it was announced last week. Deakin University Vice Chancellor, Iain Martin, said the investment would help Deakin provide compelling virtual...
Senior Leaders Join the GMC Board
Read MoreThe Geelong Manufacturing Council is pleased to announce the appointment of three new directors to the GMC Board. The new members are: Director of IXL Group, Rob Backwell, Deakin University Professor Tuba Kocaturk, and Farm Foods’ CEO, Greg Hughes. They...
Have Your Say
Read MoreThe City of Greater Geelong wants your feedback on its 2021-2022 rating strategy. The City’s CFO, Karen Olesnicky, briefed the Geelong Manufacturing Council team last week on the current approach to financial planning and some potential future approaches. Ms Olesnicky...
New look & new functionality
Read MoreWe’re excited to officially launch GMC’s new website. Our goals for the site revamp were twofold: > To make the site more useful for members: The website features improved member access & recognition. We’ll be adding regular events & news items,...
Plastic fantastic: Local firm GT is a driving force in recycling
Read MoreMoolap-based GT Recycling will spend the next year almost doubling its capacity to take industrial wrapping, wheelie bins, chemical drums and other used plastic and transform it into as-new pellets ready for a second life. A range of businesses across...
Boral cements Geelong commitment with new grinding site
Read MoreBoral has affirmed its long-term investment in the Geelong community with the development of a new mega grinding and cement storage facility at Lascelles Wharf. The newly built site, which is nearing completion, will have the capacity to grind around...
Members updated on major projects opportunities
Read MoreAn ENG – ICN major projects briefing was held on the 24th of August 2021 detailing opportunities for work and key information. Presentations included opportunities available in the following projects: Prison Infill – Hansen Yuncken Hanwha Defence Australia – Plant Build...
Geelong firm’s lighter wheels ease EV “range anxiety”
Read MoreA unique one-piece carbon fibre wheel produced by Geelong-based Carbon Revolution can extend the range of electric vehicles by more than 5%. The innovative wheels are unmatched globally and the local firm counts some of the fastest street cars and...