The Catalyst Cooler Removal Unit (CCRU), originally designed and manufactured by Austeng 34 years ago, has returned to its birthplace. This unit was initially created for the installation and removal of the Catalyst Cooler in the main reactor (the “Cracker”) at...
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Viva Energy’s CCRU returns home to Austeng after 34 years
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Geelong wins thanks to innovative fibre process
Read MoreCongratulations to GMC member Loomtex, who are part of a successful team that received a Cooperative Research Centre grant from the Australian Government to help them commercialise and produce unique performance fibres in Geelong. Australian SME Metis Technologies, in collaboration...
Geelong Manufacturers Shine at Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards
Read MoreGeelong’s manufacturers took centre stage at the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards last week, in the presence of leaders from across the state. Congratulations to Geelong Manufacturing Council (GMC) member winners Farm Foods and Hanlon Industries. Hanlon’s took out...
Viva Energy’s proposed regasification terminal
Read MoreAs many as 60,000 businesses could be impacted by the gas supply shortfall forecast to hit Victoria as soon as next year, the GMC Connect forum heard on Tuesday. A Viva Energy presentation on plans for a Gas Terminal in...
Scaada helps local industry breathe easy
Read MoreGMC member Scaada is helping Geelong’s manufacturers improve safety by managing team exposure to welding fumes. Recently Scaada has witnessed a significant increase in Performance Improvement Notices being issued by WorkSafe Victoria around non-defined indoor air conditions at sites that...
GT Recycling leads the charge in soft plastics recycling with new Geelong facility
Read MoreIn a significant step forward for sustainability, Geelong’s very own GT Recycling has made monumental strides in addressing one of the world’s most challenging environmental issues: soft plastics recycling. With crucial support from both the Federal and Victorian Governments, the...
Hanlon welding apprentices raise funds for Barwon Health
Read MoreOver $3000 was raised for the Barwon Health mental health fund by Hanlon Industries in an auction of unique and creative Australiana sculptures showcasing the talents of its welding apprentices. Now in its third year, the annual apprentice welding competition...
Southern Star’s new range ticks efficiency, style and cost
Read MoreGeelong’s Southern Star Windows & Doors, which counts Metricon homes among its many customers, has launched its new Thermal Star™ range to meet Australia’s new home energy efficiency standards. The local team set out to address the market’s needs by...
Meet Bill Patterson, new manager of Viva Energy’s Geelong Refinery
Read MoreBill Patterson is a chemical engineer with more than 20 years of experience in the energy industry. He started his career at Geelong Refinery and has worked for Shell and later Viva Energy in various roles that have taken him...
GMC Members Shine as Finalists in the 2024 Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards
Read MoreFour prominent members of the Geelong Manufacturing Council have been named finalists in the prestigious 2024 Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards, underscoring the strength and innovation of the region’s manufacturing sector. Farm Foods Australia, based in Breakwater, has earned...