Award winners announced at the 23rd Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame gala dinner on 9 October 2025 are:
Honour Roll Service to Industry – Dr Jane Oppenheim, Ego Pharmaceuticals
Manufacturing Apprentice of the Year – Jourdan Webb, Amiga Engineering and Matilda Robins, Original Engines Co
Young Manufacturer of the Year – Maddison McFadden, Viva Energy
Woman Manufacturer of the Year – Jo Hocking, Copamate
Leader in Construction Technologies - Multipanel
Leader in Food and Beverage – Allied Pinnacle
Leader in Gender Equality and Inclusion – AW Bell
Leader in Textile, Clothing and Footwear – John Cotton Australia
Leader in Transport and Rail – Volgren
Leader in Manufacturing – Conflux Technology
Manufacturer of the Year - Regional Business – Godfrey Hirst Australia
Manufacturer of the Year – Small Business – Amiga Engineering
Manufacturer of the Year – Medium Business – Cobram Estate Olives
Manufacturer of the Year – Large Business – Alstom
The 2025 souvenir booklet is here.
Finalist and winner videos are here
Awards sponsorship
Thank you to the event sponsors for their generous support.
Since 2001 the Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards have recognised outstanding businesses and individuals for their contribution to Victoria’s manufacturing innovation and leadership.
WOMAN MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR
Andrea Del Ciotto (2022)
Erika Hughes (2023)
Jill Walsh (2018)
Latinka Cubitt (2024)
Rochelle Avinu (2019)
Vanessa Kearney (2018)
MANUFACTURING APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR
Daniel Malone (2023)
Emma Mokalei (2023)
Hannah Dillimore (2024)
Levi Konnerth (2024)
YOUNG MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR
Afnan Siddique (2024)
Agnel D’Sousa (2011)
Anna Reid (2015)
Anne Koopmann (2017)
Benjamin Cheng (2022)
David Fitzpatrick (2009)
Dr Ashley Denmead (2016)
Dr Peter Campbell (2007)
Heidi Edmiston (2005)
James Dickey (2010)
Jason Oliver (2011)
Luke Dwyer (2008)
Matt Nettleton (2012)
Matthew Arblaster (2014)
Nicholas Orchowksi (2019)
Prue Morgan (2006)
Scott Grinter (2004)
Stephen Murtagh (2013)
Swastik Sharma (2023)
Vanessa Katsanevakis (2018)
HONOUR ROLL FOR SERVICE TO INDUSTRY
Alistair Murray (2008)
Andrew Stobart (2007)
Bill Sutton (2010)
Bob Herbert (2004)
Bruce A. Griffiths (2003)
Bruce Parker (2009)
Carl Bizon (2015)
Darryl Page (2011)
David Ellul (2018)
David Burton (2007)
David Haymes (2006)
Douglas Maxwell (2008)
Dr Erol Harvey (2012)
Dr Graeme Blackman (2005)
Dr Walter Uhlenbruch AO (2002)
Elizabeth Lewis-Gray (2023)
Ernest Frederick Dawes OBE (2004)
Geoffrey Bell (2019)
George Gatehouse (2006)
Gerry Ryan OAM (2011)
Ivan D James (2003)
Jim Sutton (2010)
John Krueger (2024)
Ken Grenda AM (2012)
Lee Kidman (2007)
Pat McCluskey (2022)
Patrick Boland (2022)
Peter Carthew AM (2008)
Peter Thomas AM (2006)
Philip Leslie (2017)
Ralph Wilson Snr (2014)
Richard Pratt AC (2004)
Robert Wilson (2013)
Ross McCann (2010)
Stuart Payne (2016)
Tom Hartley (2014)
Tony Carolan (2002)
Tony Ellul (2018)
Tony Schiavello (2005)
MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR - LARGE BUSINESS
Boeing Aerostructures Australia (2023)
Bosch Australia (2018)
CSL (2016, 2024)
Dulux Australia (2019)
Hickory Building Systems (2015)
Marand Precision Engineering (2012)
Planet Innovation (2022)
Qenos (2013)
SRX Global (2014)
Sutton Tools (2017)
MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR - REGIONAL BUSINESS
AME Systems (2023)
Farm Foods (2024)
MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR - SMALL BUSINESS
Amaero Additive Manufacturing (2022)
Amiga Engineering (2023)
Assembled Threads (2024)
Australian Precision Technologies (2014)
Coating and Industrial Technologies (2012)
Columbia Australia (2019)
H&H Machine Tools Australia (2016)
Integra Systems (2013)
Osteon Medical (2018)
Paarhammer (2017)
Thermofilm Australia (2014)
MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR - MEDIUM BUSINESS
AW Bell (2013)
Care Essentials (2022)
Creature Technology Co. (2018)
Farm Foods (2023)
Future Fibre Technologies (2014)
GP Graders (2015)
Hanlon Industries (2024)
Koko Black (2012)
Major Furnace Australia (2017)
Safetech (2019)
Thycon (2016)
LangTech International (2015)
Leica Biosystems (2018)
MHG Asia Pacific (2016)
Millennium Electronics (2015)
Mil-Systems (2016)
Modra Technology (2023)
Modscape (2024)
MSD Animal Health (2016)
NCI Packaging (2022)
Nissan Casting Australia (2022)
PACCAR Australia (2018)
Planet Innovation (2022)
Procal Dairies (2017)
RMIT Advanced Manufacturing Precinct (2015)
Robert Bosch Australia (2019)
Setec (2017)
Siemens (2018)
SPEED3D (2023)
Stahl Metall (2024)
Swinburne University of Technology (2016)
That’s Amore Cheese (2023)
Think Fencing (2023)
SECTOR WINNERS
3DMEDiTech (2023)
Air Radiators (2019)
Albins Performance Transmissions (2018)
Alstom Transport Australia (2015, 2024)
Andrew Peace Wines (2016)
Australian Defence Apparel (2024)
Barker Trailers (2019)
Bombardier Transportation (2011)
Chobani (2018)
Cobalt Design (2016)
Coolon (2022)
CSL (2024)
Dairy Innovation Australia (2015)
Elastomers Australia (2022)
Energys (2023)
Entegra Signature Structures (2018)
Evolution Rail (2023)
Fairmont Medical Products (2015)
Foodmach (2022)
Holden Special Vehicles (2019)
IDT Australia (2017)
Impresa House (2017)
Integra Systems (2022)
Keppell Prince Engineering (2018)
Hickory Building Systems (2015)
Hilton Manufacturing (2008)
HM Gem Engines (2007)
Holden Special Vehicles (2019)
Hospira Australia (2012)
Hydrix (2011)
INC Corporation (2004)
Injectronics (2008)
Institute of Drug Technology (2003)
Integra Systems (2013, 2022)
Invetech (2003)
J Furphy & Sons (2002)
Jayco Corporation (2005)
Jindi Cheese Pty Ltd (2010)
JS Melbourne Controls (2002)
Keech Australia (2015)
Kingfisher International (2005)
Koko Black (2012)
Kraft Foods (2010)
LangTech International Pty Ltd (2015)
Laucke Flour Mills (2014)
Laurent Bakery Pty Ltd (2014)
Lochard Limited (2004)
Lovitt Technologies Australia (2009)
Lumen Australia (2008)
Marand Precision Engineering (2012)
Masterfoods (2005)
Maton (2014)
McPhersons Printing Group (2002)
Melba Industries (2004)
Metaltec Precision International (2006)
Mett (2010)
MHG Asia Pacific (2016)
MIL- Systems (2016)
Millenium Electronics (2015)
MiniFab (Australia) (2011)
Mobil Refinery Australia (Altona) (2015)
Modra Technology (2023)
Modscape (2024)
Morgan Advanced Materials Australia (2016)
MSD Animal Health (2016)
MtM (2009)
Murray Goulburn Co-operative (2010)
NCI Packaging (2022)
NeoProducts (2006)
NHP Electrical Engineering Products (2012)
Nissan Casting Australia (2022)
Note Printing Australia (2007)
Olex Australia (2004)
Oz Press (2006)
PACCAR Australia (Kenworth Trucks) (2018)
Pantalica Cheese Company Ltd (2011)
Patties Foods (2006)
Paz Group (2016)
PBR Australia (2002)
Pemara Labels Australia (2014)
Placard (2002)
Planet Innovation (2022)
PMP Print (2002)
Production Parts (2005)
PZ Cussons Australia (2009)
Qenos (2011)
Radio Frequency Systems (2009)
RFI Technology Solutions (2016)
RMIT University (2015)
Robert Bosch (Australia) (2019)
Roma Food Products (2002)
Ronstan International (2003)
Rosebank Engineering (2003)
RUAG Australia (2019)
Schiavello Group of Companies (2008)
Sealite (2006)
SGE Analytical Science (2014)
Siemens VDO Automotive (2002)
SPEE3D (2023)
SRX Global (Australia) (2014)
Stahl Metall (2024)
STS Creative Printing (2002)
Sutton Tools (2017)
Swinburne University (2016)
Tenix Defence (2005)
Thales Australia (2007)
That’s Amore (2023)
Think Fencing (2023)
TNA Australia (2003)
Torian Wireless (2007)
Toyota Australia (2006)
TransGlaze (2014)
TriMas Corporation (2007)
United Bonded Fabrics (2012)
Universal Biosensors (2013)
Viridian Glass (2010)
Visy Preprint (2003)
Visy Recycling (2007)
Volgren Australia (2006)
Warren & Brown Technologies (2017)
Whittley Marine Industries (2003)
Willow Ware Australia (2010)
Wilson Transformer (2011)
HALL OF FAME COMPANY INDUCTION
3DMEDiTech (2023)
Advanced Polymer Technology Australasia (2009)
Aerostaff Australia (2008)
Air International Group (2002)
Air Radiators (2006)
Aisin Australia (2008)
Albins Off Road Gear (2007)
Alcoa of Australia (2006)
Al-Ko (2013)
Alstom Transport Australia (2015, 2024)
AME Systems (2008)
AMR Hewitts Print Packaging (2003)
ANCA (2003)
Andrew Peace Wines (2016)
APS Plastics (2005)
ArchiBlox (2015)
Armstrong World Industries (2008)
Assa Abloy (2013)
Assembled Threads (2024)
Athlegen (2004)
Austeng (2009)
Australian Arrow (2002)
Australian Automotive Air (2002)
Australian Defence Apparel (2013, 2024)
Australian Precision Technology (2014)
Australian Rollforming Manufacturers (2011)
Australian Turntable Company (2010)
Autofab Australia (2003)
Autoliv Australia (2002)
Avon Graphics (2002)
AW Bell (2011)
Backwell IXL (2011)
Barker Trailers (2019)
Basell Australia (2008)
Bervar (2014)
Bluescope Steel Limited (2010)
BOC (2013)
Boeing Aerostructures Australia (2018)
Bombardier Transportation Australia (2011)
Boss Polymer Technologies (2012)
Boundary Bend Olives (2014)
Brintons Carpets (2003)
Cablex (2016)
Carbon Revolution (2015)
CDS Technologies (2003)
CE Bartlett (2006)
Champion Compressors
Charlwood Design (2007)
Close the Loop (2016)
Clyne Foods (2009)
Coating and Industrial Technologies (2003)
Cobalt Design (2016)
Colour Vision Systems (2005)
Colourcraft Printing (2002)
Compumedics Limited (2007)
Coolon (2022)
Corex Plastics (Australia) Pty Ltd (2012)
Creative Cabinets (2004)
CSL (2003, 2016, 2024)
DAIR Industries Pty Ltd (2007)
Dairy Innovation Australia Ltd (2015)
Davey Products (2005)
Diver Consolidated Industries (2009)
Duratray International (2015)
DVR Engineering Pty Ltd (2013)
EBM Papst (2016)
Ecotech (2008)
Ego Pharmaceuticals (2011)
Elastomers Australia (2022)
Energys (2023)
Evolution Rail (2023)
Extel Technologies (2013)
Fairmont Medical Products (2015)
Fantech (2012)
Farm Foods (2024)
Fergusson Plarre Bakehouses (2010)
Ferndale Confectionery (2013)
Finewrap Australia (2002)
Flavour Makers (2014)
FMP Group (2008)
Foodmach (2022)
Ford Motor Company (2005)
Future Fibre Technologies (2014)
Futuris Automotive Interiors (Australia) (2011)
GBC Scientific Equipment (2003)
Gekko Systems (2004)
Gippsland Aeronautics (2004)
GKN Aerospace Engineering Services (2006)
GlaxoSmith Kline Australia (2003)
Godfrey Hirst Australia (2003)
GP Graders (2015)
H&H Machine Tools Australia (2016)
Haines Hunter (2006)
Hakubaku (2006)
Hanlon Industries (2024)
Hawker de Havilland (2005)
Hazeldene’s Chicken Farms (2011)
Hella Australia (2009)
Henry Haymes (2012)