What will it take to establish Geelong as a cleantech and circular economy Centre of Excellence, and why should we pursue a cleantech strategy? Cleantech and the circular economy address the challenges of climate change and sustainability, while taking advantage...
Monthly Archive: September 2021
Geelong: A cleantech & circular economy Centre of Excellence
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A Fair Go for Geelong
Read MoreGeelong manufacturers are giving disadvantaged young people an extra helping hand as part of a program designed to help 18 to 24 year olds to become job ready. Innovative manufacturer and long-time member of the GMC, Air Radiators, is one...
Life can be lonely at the top
Read MoreLeaders from 11 Geelong manufacturers helped solve each other’s challenges and defined future opportunities as part of the GMC’s new CEO Connect program delivered over the past 12 months. “Bouncing ideas and issues off other leaders was a huge advantage”,...
Cleantech Startups Go Circular
Read MoreThanks to the RICE network and Circular Economy Victoria, up to 10 more businesses from the Barwon South West will be subsidised to join Runway’s next Circular Economy Business Growth program, starting in October. RICE has been funded by Cleantech...
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...
GMC’s age-defying bridges project an award finalist
Read MoreGeelong’s age-defying bridges project has been named as one of three finalists in a prestigious national award for economic development excellence. The “Procurement for Innovation – age-defying bridges project” is in the running to be crowned winner in the National...
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...