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Organic and plant-based meat producer Farm Foods at Breakwater was named Manufacturer of the Year \u2013 Medium Business last week, while North Geelong medical industry manufacturer Care Essentials was also nominated for an award.<\/p>\n
The achievements also earned plaudits from City of Greater Geelong mayor Trent Sullivan.<\/p>\n
“Council is thrilled to hear about this remarkable achievement and we’re looking forward to seeing what they accomplish next,” he said.<\/p>\n
“These businesses have demonstrated outstanding commitment to business practices and are helping to put greater Geelong on the map through innovative thinking, talent and hard work.<\/p>\n
“The recognition reflects our UNESCO Creative City of Design’s growing reputation as a leader in advanced manufacturing, medtech, engineering and cleantech.”<\/p>\n
Cr Sullivan said the Greater Geelong manufacturing sector provided 9,326 jobs, $4.5 billion of total economic output and $2.2 billion in exports, which made up 31 per cent of the region’s total exports.<\/p>\n
The manufacturing awards are a state government initiative to celebrate outstanding achievers in the state’s manufacturing sector and marked its 21st year this year.<\/p>\n
Manufacturing Sovereignty Minister Ben Carroll congratulated winners last week.<\/p>\n
“As manufacturing evolves to become smarter and more sustainable, these Victorian companies are leading the way with new technologies, innovations and ways of working,” he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A PORTARLINGTON fence building business has won acclaim for its pioneering eco-friendly plastic design in a state awards ceremony. Think Fencing was recognised as a Leader in Manufacturing at the 2023 Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards, which were presented at Crown Palladium in Melbourne on Thursday last week. The Bellarine business makes recyclable plastic […]<\/p>\n