Success Stories 

MANUFACTURING SUCCESS STORIES

Pinz Seaton, SA A shift in management culture has brought about change and further growth to South Australian business, Pinz. Pinz, a family-owned business that has been operating for more than 23 years… Success Story (Web)   Success Story (Print)

VivoPharm Kent Town, SA Adelaide-based contract research laboratory vivoPharm was established in 2003. vivoPharm offers integrated preclinical validation services in different disease areas to its worldwide clientele that includes small to medium sized biotechnology businesses… Success Story (Web)   Success Story (Print)

Austank Carrum Downs, VIC //Content to be added Success Story (Web)   Success Story (Print)

Avoca Engineering North Wyong, NSW Preparing to relocate to new premises provided the perfect opportunity for Avoca Engineering to be strategic about the move. The manufacturing business specialises in toolmaking, precision machining, prototypes and metal stamping and commenced operations 18 years ago...Success Story (Web)   Success Story (Print)

Blundstone Moonah, TAS A goal to achieve a significant increase in sales volume over the next five years is driving Blundstone Australia’s strategic and operational plans. Blundstone, based in Hobart, Tasmania, has been in business since 1870... Success Story (Web )   Success Story (Print)

BVA Metal Fabs Picton, WA Ken Godley established BVA Metal Fabrications (BVA ) in 1988. Ken realised that the business, which now employs 20 people, needed to develop new systems and ways of working to ensure long-term success... Success Story (Web)   Success Story (Print)

Heather Brae Shortbreads Thomastown, VIC Heather Brae Shortbreads is a family business, established in 1941, that produces a wide range of home-style gourmet biscuits. It supplies cafes, caterers, airlines and all major supermarkets across Australia... Success Story (Web)   Success Story (Print)

La Casa Del Formaggio Glynde, SA With a vision to become the leading Australian manufacturer of fresh Italian style cheese products, La Casa has grown from strength to strength. Since Gerardo and Rosa Cicchiello opened for business in Glynde, South Australia in 1988... Success Story (Web)   Success Story (Print)

Macfab Engineering Albury, NSW Managing directors of Macfab Engineering, Wayne and Michelle Clarke, know they have a profitable business. As a major supplier of metal fabrications and installer of onsite mechanical projects, Macfab has experienced strong growth... Success Story (Web)   Success Story (Print)

Marand Precision Engineering Moorabbin, VIC Marand Precision Engineering is a Melbourne-based supplier of precision tooling, machine tools and highly engineered automated production systems to the Australian and global aerospace, automotive, rail and general industrial markets... Success Story (Web)   Success Story (Print)

Mining Logic Mackay, QLD Established in 2000, Mining Logic Ltd is today a progressive and growing mining services company, with 65 employees and an annual turnover of $10 million. Based in Mackay, Mining Logic provides specialised electrical and mechanical trades services... Success Story (Print)   Success Story (Print)

MTM Auto Oakleigh, VIC //New story with new owner Success Story (Web)   Success Story (Print)

Orange Precision Metalcraft Orange, NSW Orange Precision Metalcraft (OPM) was founded in 1974 as a small fabrication facility serving the local industrial and building industries close to their home base in Orange in Central Western NS W. The company is now owned and operated by former apprentice Mark Thompson... Success Story (Web)   Success Story (Print)

Premier Plastics Campbellfield, VIC //Content to be added Success Story (Web)   Success Story (Print)

RKR Engineering Emu Plains, NSW Russell Ricketts is a mechanical engineer who started RKR Engineering Pty Ltd in his garage 18 years ago. Today, the firm has a $4 million turnover and employs 23 staff. RKR provides a manufacturing service for structural steel fabrication, general mechanical engineering and machinery manufacturing... Success Story (Web)   Success Story (Print)

Silver Lynx Glenroy, VIC Silver Lynx manufactures bedroom, occasional and dining furniture, as well as furniture specifically designed for aged care residences. Established in 1962, the business currently employs around 40 staff. With the local furniture industry under pressure... Success Story (Web)   Success Story (Print)

Wallis Drilling Midvale, WA Wallis Drilling is a medium-sized business whose owners are all too aware of the cyclical nature of the boom and down times inherent in the mining business. Founded in 1964, the business now owns and operates a fleet of over 40 drilling rigs and employs more than 160 staff... Success Story (Web)   Success Story (Print)

Williams Metal Fab Elizabeth South, SA Business partners Robert Heinjus and Ross Williams started Williams Metal Fabrications nearly five years ago. The business focuses on hard-to-do quality metal fabrications, offering customers a one-stop shop that covers everything from the scoping and design stages, through to installation and infield repairs... Success Story (Web)   Success Story (Print)

Cass van Weelderen Toowoomba, QLD Cass van Weelderen founded CVW Engineering in 1973 as a one-man enterprise. Since then, the precision engineering and machining firm, that designs and manufactures fixtures, press tools and production machinery... Success Stroy (Web)   Success Story (Print)

Air Change Taren Point, NSW Airchange Manufacturing, a Sydney based manufacturer, designs and markets a range of heat recovery air conditioning and ventilation units that incorporate air-to-air counter flow heat exchangers to improve indoor air quality and reduce energy consumption... Success Story (Web)   Success Story (Print)

Unique Modular Buildings Campbellfield, VIC Unique Modular Buildings manufactures modular and refabricated buildings for a wide range of industries, from hire and industrial to commercial and education. Established in 1994, the business has a core staff of 17, with up to 10 casuals brought in as orders demand... Case Study (Web)   Case Study (Print)

Branach Manufacturing Croydon, VIC Since registering and implementing the recommendations of an Enterprise Connect Business Review, Branach Manufacturing Director, Michael Walsh, says the company has already made some terrific gains... Case Study (Web)   Case Study (Print)

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