ICN Victoria celebrates 40 years of supporting local Victorian businesses and workers
Since its founding in 1984 as the Industrial Supplies Office (ISO), ICN Victoria has supported local businesses through supply chain intelligence and facilitating government and industry networks, and connected thousands of local suppliers with major projects, ensuring the sustained growth of Victoria’s manufacturing, construction, renewable energy, and advanced technology. The […]
Lantek helps Kanyana Engineering provide exceptional service
Kanyana Engineering has followed a policy of providing unique sheet metal services at its Greenfields, Western Australia manufacturing facility since its formation in 1997. Graham Dawe, Managing Director says, “We started this process with a 100 ton press capable of bending 6mm material when our competitors could only bend 3mm […]
Partnership to revolutionise sustainable building materials industry
Wandarra Pty Ltd and Hexcore Pty Ltd’ strategic partnership combines Wandarra’s expertise in industrial hemp production with Hexcore’s innovative hemp composite technologies, setting a new standard for eco-friendly construction solutions. This partnership aims to transform the industrial hemp construction industry across Australia, in doing so addressing the Australian Government’s key […]
CisgenX awarded Smart Approved WaterMark Certification for innovative irrigation solutions
ADELAIDE – Cisgenics, a global leader in intelligent irrigation solutions, has been awarded the prestigious Smart Approved WaterMark certification for its flagship product, CisgenX. This recognition highlights CisgenX’s commitment to sustainability, precision, and efficiency in water management. CisgenX is transforming irrigation water requirements with a smart solution to provide the optimal […]
100% recyclable, 65% less plastic, no compromises
Arborgreen sees a better way to grow. One that protects without compromise. One that is as strong as it is sustainable. A way forward as revolutionary, as it is recyclable. A way that looks beyond today, to the impact we can make tomorrow. Available exclusively from Arborgreen, the new Mallee […]
CSIRO unveils prototype nanofibre uniform to safeguard Australian troops
Researchers at Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, have successfully developed a next-generation uniform prototype that employs nanofibres to safeguard Australian troops from chemical and biological threats. The innovative material is a lightweight fabric that effectively filters out harmful particles while remaining light-weight and breathable, keeping the wearer comfortable in […]
Free commercial heat pump upgrade now available in Victoria
Victorian businesses now have an un-missable opportunity to upgrade their old gas-powered hot water systems to energy-efficient heat pumps at no cost. It comes courtesy of the Victorian State Government’s Commercial Heat Pump Rebate program. This initiative is part of the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) scheme, which aims to reduce […]
Its the Shito
Coast of Gold Bursts into Australian Market with Award-Winning Shito Pepper Sauce Range An Australian brand centred on authentic West African flavours is making massive waves in the premium foods and condiments market, with the official launch of the award-winning Coast of Gold Shito Pepper Sauce range. Arguably the most […]
Climate smarts:The role of Australian companies in addressing climate change through technology
by Ross Thompson CEO, Greenbox Manufacturers across the Asia Pacific region – from Singapore to Sydney, Adelaide to Auckland – are central to decarbonisation. If Australia and its business ecosystem doesn’t ride the opportunity winds to its 2050 net zero target, don’t expect too much wealth and health to flow […]
Advanced manufacturing
A vibrant advanced manufacturing sector is emerging from the Hunter’s well-established traditional assemblage. Much of the advanced manufacturing aligns with the existing defence, aerospace, and mining industries but also incorporates chemical processing, construction, and energy generation and distribution. Advanced manufacturing in the Hunter comprises about 2000 regional businesses employing about […]
Enabling secure access to modern manufacturing networks
Article by Leon Poggioli, ANZ Regional Director at Claroty Traditional manufacturing plants and OT (Operational Technology) networks had no internet connectivity. They could run in a semi-isolated fashion, and there was little risk of a cyberattack. As the modern OT network becomes more digitised and technology-enabled to leverage AI and increased automation, […]
Super-tough cushions get to the bottom of tricky lifting problems
Aramid textile-coated reusable Pronal CLT lifting cushions in capacities up to 65 tons per unit Mining, construction, energy exploration, and infrastructure groups are becoming ever nimbler in moving plant, people, and resources over major distances as opportunities decline at one site and open up in more profitable areas. This has […]
ICN Victoria celebrates 40 years of supporting local Victorian businesses and workers
Since its founding in 1984 as the Industrial Supplies Office (ISO), ICN Victoria has supported local businesses through supply chain intelligence and facilitating government and industry networks, and connected thousands of local suppliers with major projects, ensuring the sustained growth of Victoria’s manufacturing, construction, renewable energy, and advanced technology. The Hon. Natalie Hutchins, Minister for Jobs and Industry said the anniversary was an important milestone. “For 40 years, ICN Victoria has supported local businesses to get a fair go at work on government projects.” “Local Jobs First – Australia’s longest standing industry participation policy – is designed to maximise jobs and economic benefits from our major projects pipeline, and ICN Victoria has played a key role in identifying and connecting local businesses to these projects.” Nick Foa, CEO, ICN Victoria, said the organisation had played a critical role in shaping Victoria and supporting the delivery of signature projects that define the state, including the MCG redevelopment, Southern Cross Station, and the State Library. “Over the last decade alone, it has contributed more than $3 billion in economic value to the state, worked with 30,000 small businesses, and helped generate some 256,000 new jobs. “As the Victorian economy has evolved from a manufacturing, textiles and automotive focus in the early 1980s to what we see today – including advanced manufacturing, medtech, and renewable energy generation – ICN Victoria has evolved with it. “Today ICN Victoria has more than 54,000 businesses in its network and a team of specialist advisers working across industry sectors, including renewable energy, housing, construction, advanced manufacturing, and medtech and biotech as well as Victoria’s key regional hubs –Ballarat, Geelong, Northern Victoria and Gippsland.