The National Manufacturing Summit is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors.
Australian Government
Department of Industry, Science and Resources
The Department of Industry, Science and Resources supports a productive, resilient, and sustainable economy that is enriched by science and technology. It does this by growing innovative and competitive businesses, industries and regions, investing in science and technology and supporting a strong resources sector. For further information, visit: industry.gov.au
BlueScope
BlueScope is a provider of innovative steel materials, products, systems, and technologies, headquartered in Australia with operations spread across North America, Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands and throughout Asia.
We are one of the world’s leading manufacturers of steel products, and with our strong expertise in steel we provide vital components for houses, buildings, infrastructure, automotive and more. Our global networks are another great strength at BlueScope. With more than 160 operations and sales offices across 18 countries, we employ over 15,000 people and serve thousands of customers every day.
BlueScope produces XLERPLATE® steel and REDCOR® weathering steel for structural steel applications. When used in the appropriate environment designed and detailed correctly, REDCOR® weathering steel has the potential to improve the asset’s service life as well as deliver lower construction and ongoing maintenance costs compared with conventional structural steels, making it an attractive design consideration. For further information, visit: bluescope.com
Carmichael Centre
The Carmichael Centre, a project of the Centre for Future Work at The Australia Institute, is named in honour of Laurie Carmichael, the legendary manufacturing unionist who passed away in 2018. The Carmichael Centre conducts and published research on themes related to Carmichael’s legacy, including: industrial relations, social policy, manufacturing and industry policy, vocational education and international labour solidarity. For further information, visit: carmichaelcentre.org.au
Centre for Future Work
The Centre for Future Work is an initiative of the Australia Institute, to conduct and publish progressive economic research on work, employment, and labour markets. It serves as a unique centre of excellence on the economic issues facing working people: including the future of jobs, wages and income distribution, skills and training, sector and industry policies, globalisation, the role of government, public services, and more. The Centre develops timely and practical policy proposals to help make the world of work better for working people and their families. For further information, visit: futurework.org.au
Queensland Government
Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water
The Queensland Government is committed to supporting the state’s innovative manufacturing industry which employs around 180,000 Queenslanders and contributes more than $20 billion each year to the Queensland economy. The sector is especially vital in Queensland’s regions with more than 40,000 people employed by regional manufacturing firms.
Queensland offers some of the world’s best manufacturing opportunities in different industries like agriculture, aerospace, rail, renewables, advanced manufacturing, health and biomedical, and infrastructure.
That’s why we’re committed to providing tailored strategies and grant programs to support and position Queensland’s manufacturing industry to grow and diversify the economy and create manufacturing jobs of the future.
For further information, visit: rdmw.qld.gov.au/manufacturing
Standards Australia
Standards Australia is the nation’s peak non government, not-for-profit standards organisation. As representatives of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), they are also specialists in the development and adoption of internationally-aligned standards in Australia.
For every new standard, Standards Australia bring together key parties and stakeholders to form a technical committee. These committees collaborate to develop standards, which are of value to Australia, its businesses, and its people. The benefits of our work are clear; with stronger standards in place, Australia can enjoy greater economic efficiency and increased prominence on the international stage. Robust standards also help support our local communities by building a safer, more sustainable environment.Although we develop standards, we are not responsible for enforcing, regulating or certifying compliance with those standards.