Yearly Archive: 2024

July 17, 2024
GMC welcomes new members in July
GMC proudly welcomes an amazing cohort of five new members this month. In the coming months we will profile these companies, along with sharing regular updates from all members. Huge welcome to: Avalon Airport – and Avalon’s co-located industrial precinct...
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July 10, 2024
Victorian Land Systems Fund – Supply Chain Uplift Program
The Victorian Land Systems Fund – Supply Chain Uplift Program supports Victorian defence industry businesses to work with Hanwha Defence Australia (Hanwha) as part of its supply chain. The Supply Chain Uplift Program is building businesses’ capabilities so they can...
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July 3, 2024
FY24 Year in Review
GMC’s vision is a vibrant regional manufacturing sector now and for the future. Our strategy is guided by three key fundamental pillars: Knowledge Sharing – growing skills and capabilities; Networking – facilitating opportunities; and Advocacy – creating a positive environment...
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June 12, 2024
Significant service to science and to the community recognised
Geelong’s Dr James Mullins has been recognised for his significant service to science and to the community in the King’s Birthday Honours, with an appointment as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM). Dr Mullins is a founder and...
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June 12, 2024
SNF completes $18 million Lara plant upgrade
SNF Australia has significantly expanded capacity at its polyacrylamide manufacturing plant at Lara. Phil McColl, who took the CEO role in April, says the construction and commissioning of the plant has just been completed at a cost of around $18...
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June 12, 2024
Smoothing migration hurdles for manufacturers
Finding employees with the right technical skills is becoming increasingly difficult for manufacturers in Geelong and the region. While bringing in skilled workers from overseas can help fill gaps, the process for obtaining work visas for foreign employees is complex,...
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June 4, 2024
GMC Connect: Fostering Collaboration and Innovation
Geelong Manufacturing Council’s recent GMC Connect proved to be a beacon for organisations interested in collaboration and innovation, with over 60 people attending the Manufutures hosted event. The event showcased a diverse array of state-of-the-art facilities and pioneering organisations, and...
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May 31, 2024
GFLOI & GLAM 2024 Programs Kick Off
The 2024 GMC Geelong Future Leaders of Industry (GFLOI) & Girls Leading Advanced Manufacturing (GLAM) Programs kicked off last week at Deakin University, where students were lucky enough to experience world-class technologies. Below is a snapshot of just a few...
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May 31, 2024
Senior leaders address GMC’s new CEO Program
As relentless economic turbulence continues to challenge the manufacturing sector, GMC’s 2024 CEO program heard a wealth of insights from two of Australia’s most senior business leaders. Professor Ian Harper, Reserve Bank of Australia Board member, and Rob McGavin, co-founder...
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May 23, 2024
Colac Otway Adaptable Precincts Project
Colac Otway Shire and its partners, including GMC member FormFlow, have been awarded $2 million to develop affordable and key working housing solutions in a region facing ongoing worker housing challenges. The Federal Government’s new Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program...
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