Yearly Archive: 2024

February 21, 2024
GMC welcomes Industry Minister to Geelong
The Victorian Minister for Jobs and Industry, the Hon. Natalie Hutchins, joined GMC’s CEO last week for a manufacturing discussion and tour of leading manufacturer, Hanlon Industries. GMC member Hanlon’s is shaking up gender ratios in the steel manufacturing industry....
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February 21, 2024
2024 Technology & Innovation Summit program overview released
We are pleased to release the program overview for the 2024 Technology & Innovation Summit. This year’s Summit Program focuses on transitioning the traditional economy into a new era of innovation. We’ll explore the evolution of Australian manufacturing over the...
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February 20, 2024
GMC announces City of Greater Geelong as Summit Platinum Partner
Geelong Manufacturing Council (GMC) proudly announces the City of Greater Geelong has become the Platinum Partner to deliver the 2024 GMC Technology and Innovation Summit, being held in Geelong on April 18. Featuring industry experts and investors in thought-provoking discussions,...
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February 7, 2024
Loomtex leverages rich heritage for bright future
GMC is delighted to welcome new member LoomTex, Australia’s last remaining woollen furnishing textile mill and dye house, proudly based in Geelong. InStyle and Colan Australia announced the joint acquisition of Geelong Textiles Australia late last year. Rebranded as LoomTex,...
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February 7, 2024
Supporting the retention & promotion of women in manufacturing
Savvy businesses understand the benefits of a diverse workforce, but often find it difficult to execute diversity and inclusion policies. But experience tells us that women in manufacturing and engineering roles aren’t always confident to develop their career, aren’t sure...
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February 6, 2024
Circular Economy Innovation Fund Capability Building is open
Closing date: Sunday 31 March 2024, 11:59 pm Total funding available: Grants of $50,000 to $400,000 are available. Co-contribution: Applicants must contribute at least $1 for every $4 funded. Co-contributions can be either financial (cash) or in-kind. Up to 100%...
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February 5, 2024
FREE Industry 4.0 program
Swinburne has formally partnered with the VIC Government to deliver a fully-subsidised Industry 4.0 course for manufacturing businesses, under the Digital Jobs for Manufacturing (DJFM) program. The content is practical in nature, delivered by various Industry 4.0 subject matter experts. Starting 1...
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February 1, 2024
GMC announces Breakthrough Victoria Strategic Partnership for Technology & Innovation Summit
Geelong Manufacturing Council (GMC) is delighted to announce Breakthrough Victoria as a strategic partner for the 2024 Technology and Innovation Summit. Breakthrough Victoria is an independent investment company established in 2021 by the Victorian Government to invest in companies to...
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January 23, 2024
Announcing Government support for GMC’s 2024 Innovation Summit
We’re proud to announce the Department of Industry, Science & Resources (DISR) has joined us as a supporting partner for our upcoming Technology and Innovation Summit in April. DISR enables a productive economy, enriched by science and technology, for all Australians. We’re also delighted to announce...
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January 23, 2024
Thornton’s, Hanlons and Barwon Water graduates share success
Want to know why GMC members participate in the long-running Leadership for Manufacturing Excellence Program? We asked graduates from three of our region’s leading manufacturers how the program helped them and what it meant for their businesses. Get in touch with Leanne...
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