Australian Made Feature 2022

SPECIAL 20 PAGE FEATURE

AUSTRALIAN MADE WEEK CELEBRATING THE ANNUAL

MONDAY 6TH - SUNDAY 12TH JUNE 2022

congratulates our many local manufacturers and associated businesses on their manufacturing operations and the many great Goulburn Valley businesses.

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SPC: celebrating the Goulburn Valley

By Robert Giles - Chief Executive Officer, SPC FOR more than 100 years, SPC has thrived within the Goulburn Valley. With its naturally occurring abundance, it has become Victoria’s mecca of agribusiness and national manufacturing. Over this time, SPC has remained committed to delivering the highest quality food and drink products to Australians and global customers, while still calling the Goulburn Valley home.

At SPC we’re focused on ‘Better Food For The Future’. We are continuously working to grow the diversity of our products and ensure accessibility for consumers all over the world.

This movement is fuelled here, in our backyard and throughout the Goulburn Valley.

Much of Australia’s land is utilised for agriculture, representing how lucky we are to live on and take from such rich soil as we need. As Australians, we should be proud of the agriculture business on our doorstep and its role in driving Australia’s export capabilities

and economies. In 2020-21, the Australian agriculture business made up 2.5 percent of employment, demonstrating that not only is Australian agriculture great for consumers, it also provides 100,000s of local jobs.

SPC recognises the unmatched quality of Australian regions such as the Goulburn Valley that can produce high quality products for us to enjoy. With 90 percent of our ingredients grown locally, we are forever proud of the quality food and drink products we manufacture and are determined to share these with the world. Showcasing the offering of the Goulburn Valley is paramount to our growth strategy and ongoing business plan.

SPC has worked closely with the Goulburn Valley since 1917 to preserve the region's offerings. The ideal climate for growing fruit is rich soils, fresh air and sunlight, which is why it's the perfect place for our fruits to flourish, helping consumers taste the good life. We are also dedicated to ensuring our customers feel involved in our story. This is why we place

LEGENDARY BRAND... SPC chief executive officer, Robert Giles says they are proud of contributing to Australian manufacturing and local and national economies, and in particular, celebrating this fantastic region. Photo: Steve Hutcheson.

coordinates on our packs for you to see which local orchard your delicious fruit has come from.

Our new campaign which launched last month, ‘Taste the Good Life’, introduced new packaging to the line reflecting the beginning of our improvements towards achieving a modern and premium global agri-business.

Taste the Good Life focuses on rolling out fresh product designs that reflect our product range. This campaign is dedicated to the richness of the Goulburn Valley, the home of our delicious fruit.

We’re making great strides towards our global vision by bringing in a team of people with the expertise and passion to help us achieve our goals. Our team is made up of

innovative and creative people who contribute to making SPC a global leader in agri-business and help to further elevate the local produce on offer in the regions.

At SPC, we will continue to work towards a better future for all Australians. Our products and services will continue to expand around the country and beyond. We are proud of our contribution to Australian manufacturing and local and national economies. Specifically, we celebrate the support of the Goulburn Valley and our ongoing partnership to deliver job and food security to the region and beyond.

SPC continues to work together with local businesses and government to ensure the long term viability of food manufacturing in Australia and its fruitful regions.

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To view our visit our website or call the Milcast team on 5888 3051

Milcast have the capacity to manufacture and supply bulk products to corporate customers. Products can be from our existing catalogue or made-to-order.

For further information call 5888 3051

Milcast can design made-to-order structures based on your specific needs.

Including pipe brand selection and control door requirements.

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“We have you covered” BEING comfortable at work is paramount, so whether you are an individual looking for that professional outfit to wear to work daily, or a company looking at fitting out your employees with all the high visibility gear, or a hospital needing breathable and extra cool scrubs for your staff, all of it is available at Shepparton Workwear and Safety.

Locally owned and operated with over 50 years' experience between their team, Shepparton Workwear and Safety stock all the leading brands. Don’t live in town? No worries! They’re also able to take orders and send them out to you. Simple.

From a cleaner to a general manager and no matter the look, they will have something in store for you. Including shirts, suits and ties. They also stock site signage, personal protective equipment, safety eyewear and offer in-house embroidery services using state-of-the-art industrial sewing machines. They can match any colour, and any logo, for your work or team wear.

“We have the biggest range of boots in the area. With over 2,000 pairs in stock. Our scrubs are extremely popular, and the seasonal ones are a lot of fun. Whatever you need we will have you covered. See us in store or give us a call,” said Shepparton Workwear and Safety owner, Rob Jones.

Shepparton Workwear and Safety is located at 189197 High Street, Shepparton, and can be contacted on 5831 4838. The best way to see the extensive range in store is to head to the website and do a virtual tour,

NEED YOUR NAME ON IT... Shepparton Workwear and Safety embroider Nateasha Wilson, using one of the state-of-the-art industrial sewing machines putting business logos on uniforms. Photo: Kelly Carmody

you can nearly touch a garment. Their website is www. sheppartonworkwear.com.au. Do the virtual tour today.

The business is proud to play a par t in the manufacturing sector in the Goulburn Valley.

Stockists of leading brands for local manufacturers, food processors & associated businesses Sole supplier of

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We also do professional embroidery & digital printing on-site 189 - 197 High Street, Shepparton Ph: 5831 4838

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Designed and made locally FROM humble beginnings as a local builder to establishing PJ’s Concrete Pumping, and then PJ’s 4x4, across the region the name Peter Don is synonymous with business acumen. Peter, along with his son, Keelan, are the masterminds behind Australia’s own Donway Caravans.

In 2018, Peter purchased a 1956 DON Caravan as a collector’s item, which flooded his mind with cherished memories camping and caravanning with his family.

Eager to share their passion for regional travel and to bring ease of exploring this great country using their aquired business knowledge and life experiences, Peter and Keelan created Donway Caravans.

Donway Caravans are an official MILLARD caravan dealership in the Goulburn Valley and they are proud to present their new range of caravans.

Built to last on a hot dipped galvanized chassis, with an aluminum frame, Peter and the team use only Australian materials that withstand harsh Australian conditions. With a single piece fiberglass roof and Australian Cruisemaster Independent Suspension System, Donway Caravans take strength and quality of build to another level.

Choose Australian made and check out Donway Caravans sleek and comfortable caravans at PJ’s 4×4, 7851 Goulburn Valley Hwy, Kialla or phone (03) 9052 4652.

THE DON... Pictured from left, Donway Caravans directors Keelan Don and Peter Don in a top of the range caravan called ‘The Don’. Photo: Kelly Carmody

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The Goulburn Valley’s own MED-CON is proud to be

accredited as Australian owned & operated Manufacturers of disposable protective apparel, medical packaging, sterilisation products and hospital storage and transport systems in the Goulburn Valley.

Med-Con would like to take this opportunity to thank all their Staff for their hard work on the Surgical Face Mask Project. Because of their dedicated efforts, we are on the way to meet our Goals and Objectives. Through their hard work and resolute character they have assisted Med-Con to rise above and beyond in doing so, contribute to the fight against COVID-19.

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Tech from Shepp improving the availability of water around the world RUBICON have been producing water saving solutions out of their facility in Shepparton for more than two decades.

Their technology is responsible for managing the distribution of water to approximately 1.5 million hectares of irrigated farmland and has been proven to increase water delivery efficiencies to around 90%.

To date, they have implemented more than 35,000 water measurement and control devices worldwide with their technology now present in 17 countries and counting.

T h e i r m o s t re ce nt i nte r n at i o n a l accomplishments include the signing of Rubicon’s first official projects in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan following successful outcomes of pilot projects that were installed during 2020.

In 2021, Rubicon installed their first automated gates in Costa Rica and Argentina, while implementing their first significant network automation project in Northern Italy.

In Australia, Rubicon have already modernised much of the distribution networks in the MDB, with more than 20,000 gates installed throughout

the major irrigation districts. Their ongoing focus in the Australian sector is the continuous delivery for existing customers, while increasing their presence in the north of the country with projects being implemented throughout irrigation areas in northern Queensland.

They are also focussed on deploying their next generation of on-farm solutions, known as FarmConnect, to Australian irrigators. The on-farm offering involves automated actuators and in-field sensors that communicate to a scalable internet of things (IoT) gateway to inform farmers on precisely when to irrigate and how much water to apply.

The majority of both Rubicon’s national and international projects are supported from their primary manufacturing facility in Shepparton. The facility is spread over three hectares with 10,300m2 under roof, and has the capacity to produce more than 5,000 integrated control gate and metering devices per year.

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Uniquely Australian Grown in the Goulburn Valley Modi® Apples

Super Crunchy, Sweet and Juicy Apples. Packed full of natural goodness and perfect as a snack.

Grown in Goulburn valley and only at Coles.

Available in stores from March - September.

Grown in the Goulburn Valley, Victoria.

Honey Belle™ Pears

A deliciously sweet early season pear, Honey Belle™ is best eaten while crisp and crunchy and is ready to eat from the moment it is picked. Grown in the Goulburn Valley and only available at Coles. Instore for a limited time March - April.

Grown in the Goulburn Valley, Victoria.

Piqa®Boo® Pears

A stunning orange/red pear that delivers both on looks and taste. Impeccably juicy and crispy that keeps you coming back for more. Grown in Goulburn Valley and available at selected independent retailers. Available from April - May. Piqa®Boo® is proudly grown by passionate growers in Goulburn Valley, Victoria.

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Aussie brand turns a new leaf

AFTER almost 30 years, Australian fresh produce company, Flavorite, has undergone a makeover. If you’re driving on the Midland Freeway, past Tatura, you may notice new signage that has been erected on the roadside where the unmissable glasshouses stand.

With the merger of three Flavorite businesses in 2020 and the purchase of the Murphy and Tatura Fresh businesses in 2021, it was time to put the Aussie brand under the microscope and document what Flavorite now stood for.

Tom Millis, Flavorite’s marketing and communications manager, reflects on when Flavorite’s founders, Warren Nichol and Mark Millis, set out to put the flavour back into tomatoes in the early 90s.

They had a mantra – “you’ve got to get the flavourright” and what resulted was their new brand name – “Flavorite”.

This play on words has stood the test of time and their original logo with the iconic fruitier and his swag of premium glasshouse produce has delighted consumers across Australia and overseas. With the help of a Melbourne-based branding agency, Flavorite identified that this logo didn’t capture all that the business undertakes today.

With four production sites across Victoria and several

NEW LOOK... From left, Flavorite marketing advisor Rruta Narula, marketing and communications manager Tom Millis, marketing assistant Georgina Bayley, COO Chris Millis, and CEO Mike Nichol, in front of the new signage at Flavorite’s Tatura site. Photo: Deanne Jeffers

capital projects underway, Flavorite’s growing area is set to reach 90ha, making it the largest grower of glasshouse produce in Australia, and they’re not stopping there.

Within the next five years, they plan to have over 120ha of growing area and to further diversify their product portfolio as it expands beyond tomatoes.

The updated company logo has a new leaf shape with

a hand acting as a stem. This symbolises the brand’s technical growing expertise, or ‘green thumb’. The new tagline, ‘Flavour for Life’ is a subtle nod to the company's history and their commitment to sustainable growing flavoursome premium produce for generations to come.

To learn more about Flavorite and follow their journey, check out their refreshed website, www.flavorite.com.au

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AUSTRALIAN MADE WEEK | 6-12 JUNE 2022 CELEBRATING SIX DECADES… The recent cleaning of the 43m high Campbell’s Soup Can coincides with the manufacturing giant’s 60th year in the Shepparton region. Photo: Supplied

60 years of local manufacturing

CAPMBELL’S Australasia, part of The Arnott’s Group, has been a part of the Shepparton community for nearly 60 years, making high quality soups, stocks, broths and juices sourced from local and Australian food producers.

Recently, the iconic 43-metres-tall Campbell’s Soup Can tower holding the giant 10m tall can was washed.

St atione d out side A rnot t ’s G roup factor y in Shepparton, the soup can is actually a water tank used for holding and maintaining constant potable water supply for factory use, with a capacity of 275,000L. The factory engaged Cleanaway Industrial Services for the lofty job of undertaking scheduled maintenance on the beloved can, and together with Quicklift Crane Hire, they were able to successfully complete the task.

Plant manager, Troy Knox said the maintenance of the iconic soup can was timely as the business prepared to celebrate six decades of local manufacturing later this year.

“We’ve seen really strong growth in our business over the past couple of years, but our continued success is testament to the local community in which we operate.

We’re proud of our long history here in Shepparton.”

Chad Styles, branch manager from Cleanaway said they jumped at the opportunity to be involved in a unique job like this.

“It’s not every day you’re asked to clean out a soup can, and while it took some planning to accommodate the working at heights risk and confined space control measures, we were pleased with how it panned out.”

The job was undertaken on March 20, requiring a 60t crane to lift personnel and their equipment up and into

the soup can, a staggering 30 meters off the ground.

The clean out is done as par t of scheduled

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maintenance inspection or as required as part of general site maintenance.

J. Furphy & Sons J. Furphy & Sons is proud to share a 158 year, family owned manufacturing history. From our base here in Shepparton we are pleased to be able to provide world class manufactured products and services to our wonderful customers throughout Australia.

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Med-Con have recently purchased an extensive range of new machinery, which will increase production and employment opportunities.

Pictured, MedCon operations manager, Grant McGrath. Photo: Kelly Carmody

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AUS TR ALIAN owned and operated company Med-Con pride themselves on being committed to providing high quality products, performance and exceptional customer service.

Med-Con is a manufacturing and importing company that works closely with professionals from the medical and food production industries. During the pandemic, they supplied masks to the Federal and State Governments when imports were not available.

This Shepparton based company was established in 1989 and today sell and distribute their products all across Australia and New Zealand. They specialise in an extensive range of sterilisation products, medical packaging of all shapes and sizes, hospital storage and transport systems and disposable apparel.

With their recent ‘Australian Made Accreditation’ Med-Con continually strive to keep up with the times and the market

around them, and right now they are diversifying styles of surgical face masks which include the popular N95.

“We have just bought an extensive range of new machinery which will increase production and employment opportunities. We are proud to be an Australian made and owned company, and to also be a regional manufacturer,” said Med-Con operations manager, Grant McGrath.

Today Med-Con has thirteen state-ofthe-art production machines at its facility in Shepparton, together with a team of dedicated and trained personnel. The company and staff ensure the continual review of the ‘best work practices’ in every facet of production and quality control throughout the facility. Another great Goulburn Valley manufacturer celebrating Australian Made.

To find out more about Med-Con, head to their website at www.medcon.com.au/

The Mackin Forklift family take this special opportunity to congratulate our local manufacturers, engineers, orchardists, farmers & the transport sector for their strong will to produce Australian made products & produce.

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Passing on the benefits to you as an Australian made manufacturer means you get quality construction from locally skilled specialists, premium componentry sourced from reputable suppliers and an RV built by the largest RV manufacturer in the Southern Hemisphere. Employing more than 1200 employees and supporting a further 900+ local jobs, Jayco proudly remains a

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Today, Jayco is one of the nation’s most iconic brands and Australia’s most recognised company for quality and affordable recreational vehicles.

The company is located at a 50-acre state of the art facility at 1 Jayco Drive, Dandenong South, Victoria, with a purpose-built 60,000sqm undercover manufacturing complex. This is where all Jayco RVs are made. It continues to operate as a locally owned family business employing more than 1,000 Australians.

We take pride in the strength, security and quality of every Jayco RV built. All caravans and motorhomes undergo rigorous examination at our Quality Assurance Centre to ensure they meet our stringent requirements and each vehicle attests to the skill and attention to detail of our team. It’s no wonder one in every two new RVs sold in Australia is a Jayco.

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Pental: Not just an Australian manufacturer, a global brands distribution specialist THERE is something comforting in learning many Australian household brand-name products are manufactured and distributed from a global brands distribution specialist right here in the Goulburn Valley.

From its manufacturing plant and distribution centre in Shepparton, brands such as White King, Jiffy, Huggie, Softly, Lux Flakes, Aim, Sunlight dishwashing liquid, Velvet and BONDI, to name a few of their portfolio of iconic brand names, are shipped all over Australia and abroad. Pental also distribute the famous Duracell battery brand all over the nation right here from Shepparton.

Pental’s Shepparton plant is the only site in Australia that manufactures, from scratch, hand sanitiser, bar soap and antibacterial hand wash, all from the one site. The need for these products has strengthened during the course of the

DIVERSIFYING MARKET CHANNELS... Over the past 12 months Pental has become Australia’s 2nd largest corporate hamper business - “Hampers with Bite.” Pictured, Pental quality insurance officer Sue Gwynn. Photo: Kelly Carmody

pandemic, giving Pental an opportunity to support the nation with much-needed new products across the household cleaning and personal hygiene markets.

The sentiment from the Pental team is that any products produced in Shepparton can be relied upon by all consumers to meet their household and personal hygiene and sanitation needs through their robust innovation research and development pipeline and ISO accredited practices.

Carmine Conte, Pental site manager, added, “Over the last

12 months Pental has also been busy diversifying its market channels with the recent acquisition of Australia’s 2nd largest corporate hamper business - “Hampers with Bite” as well as entering the E-commerce channel with the acquisition of the BONDI Soap brand of Organic personal care on-line products.”

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Top locally grown produce hit the supermarket shelves

People passionate about produce DID you know that Freshmax’s IP brands Modi® Apples, Piqa®Boo® Pears and Honey Belle™ Pears are grown right here in the Goulburn Valley orchards and these locally grown apple and pear varieties are well worth trying.

Originally bred in Italy and named after the famed sculptor Amadeo Modigliani, Modi is a bright red apple with superb eating qualit y and long shelf-life capability. Medium sized with rich, red skin, Modi® Apples are super Crunchy, Sweet and Juic y. It ’s impeccable taste is sure to give a natural boost to your day – whether they’re packing a flavoursome punch in your lunchbox, or helping you get creative in the kitchen. They are grown in Goulburn Valley and only available at Coles from March- September.

Piqa®Boo® Pears are a stunning red/ orange pear that delivers both on looks and taste. Impeccably juicy and crispy, Piqa®Boo® is a stunning red pear with

a brilliant white crisp flesh, amazing juiciness. Perfect to enjoy as a snack or a great pairing on your charcuterie board, Piqa®Boo® pears are available at selected independent retailers from April- May. Honey Belle™ Pears are a deliciously sweet early season pear exclusively grown in Goulburn Valley, Victoria.

Best eaten while crisp and crunchy, it is ready to eat from the moment it is picked. It has a distinctive green colour with a vibrant red blush and is the crunchiest off- the- tree pear available in the market. It is ideal for school lunchboxes or as a flavour bomb in your salads and desserts. Only available at Coles and instore for a limited time from March- April.

LOCAL TOP PRODUCE... Freshmax National general manager William Snell with Pomona Valley general manager Rocky Varapodio. Photo: Supplied

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Australian inventions that changed the world

AUSTRALIAN MADE... Australians have made several important contributions that have changed the world, such as Wi-Fi and the first commercial ultrasound scanner. Photo: Supplied.

1. Black box flight recorder invented by Dr David Warren, an Australian scientist in 1958.

This important invention is used to record the final moments of a flight before it has crashed, recording the final conversations and events before an aircraft crash, helping researchers find the cause.

2. The electric drill was first patented by Arthur James Arnot, an electrical engineer in 1889. The early model was used for drilling rocks and digging for coal, but this became the standard model for portable hand drills used globally today.

3. Another aircraft innovation invented by an Australian was the inflatable escape slide, developed by Jack Grant, a QANTAS airline employee in 1965. Today, this safety equipment is used by all major airlines and can also be utilised as a life raft if the plane

lands on water.

4. David Robinson and George Kossoff invented the first commercial ultrasound scanner in the world in 1961. This development came about due to growing concerns about the effects of x-rays on pregnant women. Ultrasounds not only help to observe a fetus without the harm of radiation, but for identifying other medical problems as well.

5. Polymer or plastic banknotes are a notable Aussie invention. Developed through a joint venture between the CSIRO and the Reserve Bank of Australia, this technology makes it difficult to produce counterfeit notes while prolonging the lifespan of notes in comparison to traditional paper notes.

Country of origin, and why it matters THE ‘country of origin’ of a product is where it was manufactured, produced or grown.

Country of origin labelling is a way to tell shoppers about where a product originates so that consumers can make informed decisions.

The Australian Made logo is a widely known and trusted country of original certification.

When you see this logo, you know you can trust the product is authentically Australian.

But why does it matter where something was made?

1. Australia has high safety and quality

standards which are set in law, so products and produce that have been manufactured or grown locally must meet these standards.

2. Australian products usually come with local customer support, so if you need spare parts or repairs, the supplier is only a phone call away. 3. Buying local is good for our economy. When you buy Australian products, the value you spend stays in Australia. This means you are supporting Australian jobs and local employers can employ more Australians.

If more Australians have jobs, families are

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likely to have more money for fun things like holidays, going out for dinner or a movie, and pay for things like ballet classes, sporting club membership, as well as groceries and bills. The company and employees will pay tax to the Government. This means there is more money to spend on things like hospitals, sporting facilities and schools. As you can see, it makes sense to buy things that are made or grown in Australia.

LOCAL SUPPORT... When you buy local brands and produce, you’re supporting local jobs and future growth. Photo: Supplied.

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to our local manufacturers

A Greater million dollarsShepparton was granted for the redevelopment of Verney Road School. This Secondary College school is overcrowded and a redevelopment isconstruction long overdue. This funding will get the ball rolling on the planning stage and hopefully ICOVID-19 am delighted toTesting see the construction of Greater funding for its redevelopment will be granted in Shepparton Secondary College charging ahead next year’s budget.

Anyone unwellGrade with 6symptoms in recent months. students areof looking COVID-19 Testing Our regiontowill also benefit from theschool $200 forward transitioning to the new next COVID-19 such as fever, chills, cough, COVID-19 Testing million School Mental Fund,students aimed tofrom year and current secondary school Anyone unwell withHealth symptoms ofsense sore throat, runny nose, loss of of help ourcampuses schools deliver programs, staff, Anyone unwell with symptoms of and other have been very impressed with COVID-19 such as fever, chills, cough, smell, no matter how mild, should get support tailored to unique needs.

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Once teachers go through training seven days per week between aspiration and attendance issues.

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AUSTRALIAN MADE WEEK | 6-12 JUNE 2022

Putting Shepparton on the map for 158 years ADVANCING IN THE WORLD OF MANUFACTURING...Furphy Foundry managing director Sam Furphy onsite. Photo: Supplied

Leaders in sustainable manufacturing SHAPING OUR REGION’S HISTORY... J Furphy & Sons managing director, Adam Furphy, standing by a laser welding station. Photo: Steve Hutcheson

SYMBOLIC of Shepparton, the Furphy brand epitomises Australian made.

J. Furphy & Sons has played a significant part in shaping our town’s histor y.

Throughout the decades, thousands of this region’s inhabitants have been engaged by or been impacted by its continuum.

Furphy Engineering is an engineering manufacturing business based in Shepparton.

They specialise in stainless steel tank and vessel design, manufacturing, inspection and maintenance with customers across Australia.

They are also Australia’s only manufacturer of laser welded pillowplate heat exchangers.

The company founder, John Furphy, invented and produced a horse drawn water cart with cast iron ends which was used for, amongst other things, carting water for troops in the military camps prior to being transported to the Middle East and Europe in WW1.

The gathering of troops in these camps around the watercart emblazoned with the Furphy name led to the term ‘furphy’ being used to describe a story that may be untrue or be an embellishment, with the word remaining part of the Australian vernacular today.

SHEPPARTON’S Furphy Foundry has grown from an agricultural implement maker to a leader in sustainable manufacturing, specialising in Australian made street and park furniture and public open space structures.

The Foundr y invested heavily in solar panel installation across the Shepparton facility in 2021 meaning all Furphy Foundry products – including its highly durable picnic settings, benches, litter receptacles, bike racks, drinking fountains, shelters and more – are manufactured from a clean, green, energy source.

Its aluminium casting facility was upgraded with a new electric furnace

which is also powered by solar energy.

Heat output into the environment has reduced while production output of castings and associated products has increased.

T he Sheppar ton op eration al so expanded its manufacturing facility by 25 percent in the past year to respond to growin g national deman d. A ll these advancements have created an opportunity to upskill the team, create further career pathways and hire more locals, which is great for the local community and its valued suppliers in the Goulburn Valley.

To find out more, visit furphyfoundry. com.au or call 1300 768 230.

A brand you know you can trust An international research project, saw a total of 4,404 participants surveyed across six, uniquely diverse, export markets to gain insight into the personal impression and subsequent opinion, of the Australian Made ‘brand’.

The research, conducted by Horizon Consumer Science, was carried out with the help of contributors from Canada, China, France, United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom as well as the USA. The findings showed that more than two thirds of consumers were easily able to recognise Australia, as the country of origin for products carrying the iconic green and gold Australian Made logo.

Of the respondents, 97 percent of international consumers reported a positive first impression of our national logo, with a further 85 percent of consumers saying they were confident to place trust in the Australian Made brand.

Horizon Consumer Science CEO, Ian Cesa, said, “The presence of the Australian Made logo arouses consumers curiosity. In a shopping environment that is well stocked with products from other countries the presence of the Australian

Made logo makes Australian brands and products stand out.”

Australian Made CEO, Ben Lazzaro, further stated that the new research findings were very encouraging as the Australian Made logo has provided an effective way for shoppers around the world to identify genuine Australian products for more than 34 years.

“The Australian Made logo makes a clear and instant connection to Australia. As Australia’s only registered country of origin certification trademark, the logo is the true mark of Aussie authenticity and is central to the export strategies of Aussie brands. We hope to further build on the logo’s strong overseas presence and reinforce Australia’s reputation for highquality, clean, green products,” said Mr Lazzaro.

Horizon Consumer Science’s new international findings build on the already strong domestic presence of the logo, with a recent Roy Morgan study finding 99 percent of Australians recognise the Australian branding and 92 percent feel confident that products displaying the logo are genuinely made in Australia.

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