Excellence In Innovation
WINNER: Design Anthology - Alpha Surf Ski
What the judges said:
Design Anthology’s submission was one of the best applications ever submitted for the innovation category.
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A very well thought out application showing how innovation can provide a competitive advantage for both manufacturing processes and consumer benefit
Highly Commended: Cobond for their fire retardant and anti-static (fras) conveyor belt repair kit.
Export
WINNER: The McLanahan
What the judges said:
McLanahan’s product offering and strategy for export to China focused on increasing their presence in the agricultural equipment market. This resulted in increasing export sales in the agricultural and non-agricultural markets.
They have clearly highlighted their key objectives and goals, utilising many activities around customising the message for the China market, China website development, implementing a social media strategy, attending exhibitions and conferences, obtaining market research intelligence, and seeking external advice.
They have a clear goal of having staff in-market and will be opening their Shanghai office later this year.
Connections with Austrade, Australia China Business Council, and the Australian Chamber of Commerce are also smart connections.
Highly Commended: Steber International
Technology
WINNER: Airpak Sheetmetal
What the judges said:
Airpak Sheetmetal has invested in advanced machinery to improve their productivity in a declining sheetmetal fabrication industry. Instead of scaling down, Airpak decided to upscale production.
Their technology acquisition allowed Airpak sheetmetal to bid on much larger projects and resulted in annualised growth of 16% over the period of 2012-2017. The company has also more than doubled its workforce.
Highly Commended: Custom Fluidpower