Three Geelong organisations were recognised with industry awards at the Geelong Manufacturing Council’s 25th Anniversary and Awards dinner.
Marand, Think Fencing and Northern Futures each received awards at the event, which attracted over 200 attendees.
Marand received the Innovative Manufacturing Award. The award was accepted by Marand CEO, Rohan Stocker.
“The essence of Marand’s business model is to develop innovative solutions for our customers to deploy and compete successfully in their markets,” he said. “This has been our practice for over 50 years. Innovation is not only embedded in our ISO9001 and ISO9100 quality systems, but it’s a way of life for our employees. We solve problems for our customers through engineering, advanced manufacturing and working together with our partners.”
Think Fencing was awarded the Excellence in Sustainability in Manufacturing award, sponsored by Viva Energy. Jack Fitzgerald, Think Fencing’s founder and R&D Manager, started the company while he was still at school. Recognizing the need to improve the recycling of PVC scrap, Jack developed innovative technology that allows for the conversion of PVC scrap into high-quality products, which would otherwise have been destined to landfill.
Think Fencing has recently partnered with the Australian Vinyl Council and CSIRO to establish a standard set of recycling specifications for the industry, demonstrating the company’s commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.
Northern Futures, a not-for-profit organisation addressing disadvantage in Geelong’s northern suburbs by delivering tailored education and employment opportunities in collaboration with industry, community and government, was recognised for its important work and collaboration with manufacturers over many years. Northern Futures works with many organisations, including GMC members, to facilitate training and work placements that seek ultimately to address generational disadvantage.
Deputy Prime Minister and Member for Corio, Richard Marles, presented the award to Northern Futures CEO Lyn Morgan.
