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Australian Innovative Systems’ new ‘onshore’ plant wins international clients
WATER purification specialist Australian Innovative Systems (AIS) has backed its locally-manufactured technologies to win over international clients – and is winning big time.
AIS CEO, Elena Gosse explained how Australian manufacturers with best-of-breed products can win major international contracts to Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop and Federal Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta, during their recent visit to the AIS base in the eastern Brisbane suburb of Tingalpa. 
AIS has the runs on the board with its advanced water purification and electrolysis systems utilised not only for drinking water purification but also in many of the world’s most prestigious pools and water features. These export successes include the Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa, Providence Bay pools in Hong Kong, Czech Republic municipal pools, the Kuta Waterbom in Bali, Azure Urban Resort Residences in the Philippines, as well as high profile Australian water parks such as the Esplanade Cairns.
Ms Gosse said AIS exports its chlorine generators and water disinfection technology to over 55 countries world-wide with its key products; AutoChlor, ChloroGen, EcoLine, MineralChlor and Chrome well respected in the home and commercial pool and leisure industries.
“Minister Bishop praised our long term history and commitment to Australian manufacturing and ownership,” Ms Gosse said. “This is particularly important at a time when so many small businesses and manufacturers are taking production off-shore due to the rising costs of labour and production.
“We are certainly bucking the trend after recently investing heavily in a new manufacturing facility with the potential to triple our production capacity and create an additional 40 jobs.”
As well as economic benefit, Ms Gosse told the politicians she believed AIS was benefiting Australia’s reputation as a place where innovation, ideas generation and quality production thrived.
“We are fortunate to have our own in-house research and development team whose primary focus is on continuous innovation to improve our existing products and create new ones,” Ms Gosse said.
“Our staff has expertise in micro-electronics, chemistry, power systems, electrical and mechanical engineering, water system design, assembly, metalworking, plumbing, administration and management. This whole of product lifecycle and dedication to excellence is what makes our business such a success.” 
Mr Vasta said that as a family business with two generations now working in the company, AIS was a shining example of a business that celebrated multiculturalism and diversity.
Of the 50 staff that work at AIS, 14 nationalities are represented, along with mature aged people and people with disabilities.
Ms Gosse also pointed out many of the issues affecting small business in Australia to Ms Bishop and Mr Vasta.
The said these included the high cost of labour and production, the low Australian dollar and its impact on the purchase of production materials, and the need for government to provide additional exposure and support for local, innovative businesses and products.
“We are grateful to the current government for advocating for small business including its recent decision to allow small to medium-sized businesses with an annual turnover of up to $10million to qualify for a lower company tax rate,” Ms Gosse said.
“This recent visit to our company helps to acknowledge the important role that small businesses like ours play in Australia. It also provides our team with a real sense of pride and accomplishment about what we do.”
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