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Time to celebrate Victoria’s manufacturing excellence
MEMBERS of the business community gathered in Melbourne last night at the 2018 Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards to celebrate and recognise the leadership and innovation of Victorian companies.
Victoria’s manufacturing sector has significant achievements to celebrate. The sector contributes $27.7 billion to the Victorian economy and has seen 13 months of consecutive growth for the first time in a decade.
This year, the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards was delivered by the Victorian Government in partnership with the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry chief executive Mark Stone described the awards as a spectacular display of Victoria’s elite manufacturing businesses and congratulated all winners and finalists presented at last night’s gala ceremony.
The 2018 Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards winners are:
Individual Awards Winners
- David and Tony Ellul, Marand (Honour Roll)
- Vanessa Katsanevakis, Sussex Taps (Young Manufacturer of the Year)
- Vanessa Kearney, Viva Energy (Woman Manufacturer of the Year)
- Jill Walsh, Actco-Pickering (Woman Manufacturer of the Year)
Company Awards Winners
- Osteon Medical (Manufacturer of the Year - Small Business)
- Creature Technology (Manufacturer of the Year - Medium Business)
- Bosch Australia (Manufacturer of the Year - Large Business)
- Boeing Aerostructures Australia (Company Induction)
- Siemens (Leader in Industry 4.0)
- PACCAR Australia (Leader in Workforce Skills Development)
Company – Growth Sector Awards Winners
- Entegra Signature Structures (Construction Technologies)
- Albins Performance Transmissions (Defence Technologies)
- Bombardier Transportation Australia (Transport Technologies)
- Leica Biosystems (Medical Technologies and Pharmaceuticals)
- Keppel Prince Engineering (New Energy Technologies)
- Chobani (Food and Fibre)
Mr Stone also congratulated Victorian Chamber members recognised for their advanced manufacturing capabilities and solid commitment to business excellence.
“We were thrilled to see our members – Boeing Aerostructures Australia, PACCAR Australia, Bombardier Transportation Australia and Chobani – as award winners. We also congratulate other members – Smallaire and Della Rosa – which were amongst the finalists,” Mr Stone said.
The Victorian Chamber encourages manufacturing businesses to nominate in 2019 and celebrate their commitment and contribution to Victoria’s economy.
About the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, established in 1851, is the most influential business organisation in Victoria, informing and servicing more than 15,000 members, customers and clients around the state.
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