The Geelong Manufacturing Council was established in 1998 through a partnership between the Australian Chamber of Manufacturers, (now the Australian Industry Group), the Geelong Development Board and the City of Greater Geelong.
The GMC is a non-political not for profit organisation funded by industry partners who wish to promote the region as a dynamic and innovative manufacturing centre of the future.
Comprising 100 manufacturers in the Geelong region who collectively employ over 10,000 people, stakeholders from government, education and service providers; GMC members meet regularly to highlight, discuss and resolve issues pertaining to manufacturing to promote and support regional economic growth.
Driven by it's key themes of Positioning, networking and lobbying for manufacturing, Encouraging operational excellence, Building industrial synergies, Developing skills and Growing advanced technology, the GMC hosts industry seminars and forums where important industry issues are discussed with stakeholders to shape the future of manufacturing in the region.
We run a range of programs that add value to local manufacturers, encouraging the adoption of best practice in Sustainability, Lean Manufacturing, Innovation, Operational Excellence and Leadership.
As manufacturing related activity accounts for 43% of the region's economic output, strengthening our industry base, improving the image of manufacturing and driving future growth through innovation and advanced manufacturing are key priorities for the economic vibrancy of the region.
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The GMC is a partner organisation with Enterprise Connect, a $251M Australian Government initiative designed to boost productivity, improve innovation and to increase competitiveness of SMEs. In partnership with Enterprise Connect, the GMC provides a business advisor who can undertake comprehensive business reviews for eligible companies.
In partnership with the State Government, the GMC is undertaking an exciting initiative with Deakin University to increase the level of innovation across manufacturing in the region. An Industry Innovation Manager has now been appointed, charged with the task of increasing innovation by local manufacturers.
Collaboration with Deakin’s Geelong Technology Precinct (GTP) and local industry has proved extremely successful with world class research providing opportunities for companies to develop products, processes or to enter alternative markets. The first Industry Innovation Programme (IIP) briefing session will take place on 12 Apr 12 at Deakin’s GTP and will allow companies to explore the facility and realise the potential in engaging in the IIP.
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The Engineering Network Geelong (ENG) with its 47 industry members, is also a major area of focus - facilitating networks amongst the region's diverse group of engineering companies to provide engineering solutions, leadership, promotion and advocacy, and increase work opportunities across ENG members. NEW! ENG Website click below
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