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23.01.2022 Fancy a tasty pie or a quiche? You can sample a delicious gourmet pie, petite quiche or a pork pie from Temptation Bakeries. The company, which is currently expanding its facilities, supplies into the major supermarkets, the Australian food service industry and major airlines. Victoria is the national food powerhouse across the State, local food manufacturers employ over 66,000 people and exports from the industry reached almost $7 billion in 2016-17. Delicious food, pr...oudly #MadeInVictoria #temptationbakeries See more

22.01.2022 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is the process of creating a physical object from a digital design. And it is revolutionising how things are #MadeInVictoria from industrial tooling to customisable and intricate orthopaedic implants. The recently launched Additive Manufacturing Hub will connect Victorian businesses with this technology so they can be more innovative and make cutting edge products quicker and easier. Watch the video to find out more. Did you know? - Victoria is the nations leader in additive manufacturing with more 3D printing machines than any other state.

22.01.2022 Industry 4.0 is all about the use of digital technologies such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, smart robotics and virtual reality in manufacturing. And its changing how things are #MadeInVictoria The new Advanced Manufacturing Industry 4.0 Hub delivered by Swinburne University of Technology - will help local manufacturers unlock the opportunities that exist with digital technologies to transform their operations, and deliver cutting edge products and services. Swinburne University is also home to MindSphere (see below), a cloud based Industrial Internet of Things operating system developed by Siemens in Australia, which features the most innovative and globally connected technology.

22.01.2022 Check out this fantastic story about Prof Alan Duffy, a great advocate for science and a big supporter of our space industry. Victorias space industry employs around 2,300 people and generates more than $400 million in revenue for the states economy every year. Australias space sector is expected to triple over the next decade, meaning Victorias space sector could potentially create up to 4,000 new jobs and boost the economy by $1.3 billion. For more information about our space industry, go to: www.economicdevelopment.vic.gov.au/prior/space-technologies

21.01.2022 The Spring Racing Carnival is truly off and running today with the Caulfield Cup. Everything you need - from fashion to food to fascinators - is #MadeInVictoria. https://connection.vic.gov.au/heading-spring-racing-everyth Featuring: Louise Macdonald Milliner Humphrey Law Socks... Ethical Clothing Australia Metro Trains Yarra Valley Gourmet Foods Milawa Cheese Company KR Castlemaine Industry Beans KeepCup Rutherglen Estates Shadowfax Wines Lethbridge Wines See more

21.01.2022 What did you have for dinner tonight? Today is World Pasta Day and you can celebrate in style with some locally made pasta from Passion Pasta. This family owned business provides a wide range of premium fresh, frozen and dry pasta, ready-made pasta meals, gluten free pasta and stir through pasta sauces. For its pasta dough it uses 100% Australian durum wheat Semolina, free range eggs, a little virgin olive oil (for that particular Italian taste) and only the finest natural flavourings. Bon appetit!

20.01.2022 This month, previews started in New York for the fantastic production King Kong on Broadway and the star of the show, King Kong, was #MadeInVictoria. Meet the team at Creature Technology Company, who designed and built the six-metre high, one-tonne puppet currently thrilling Broadway audiences. The Melbourne-based company is a world leader in animatronics. Their creations include the awe-inspiring dinosaurs for Walking With Dinosaurs Arena Tour - Official currently on tour ...in Scandinavia and the creatures for Universal Orlando Resort Skull Island: Reign of Kong. All the animatronic creatures are manufactured at the companys state-of-the-art Port Melbourne facility one of the largest animatronics workshops in the world. Awe-inspiring stuff, #MadeInVictoria. See more

20.01.2022 Earlier this year, Dulux Australia opened its state-of-the-art facility in Merrifield, one of the most advanced paint manufacturing factories in the world. Its also the largest paint factory in Australia and New Zealand and, occupying 22,000 square metres, is larger than the playing area of the MCG! The company is looking to make 50 million litres of water-based decorative paint a year for the Australian market at the factory. Now thats a lot of paint and its proudly #MadeInVictoria!

19.01.2022 The State Election will be held on Saturday 24 November 2018. During the caretaker period (commencing from 6pm, 30 October 2018) content will only be added in line with the caretaker conventions.The State Election will be held on Saturday 24 November 2018. During the caretaker period (commencing from 6pm, 30 October 2018) content will only be added in line with the caretaker conventions.

19.01.2022 Did you know that Melbournes new High Capacity Metro Trains are proudly #MadeInVictoria? The traction system, which propels the train using motors, gearboxes and invertors, is being made by locals in the Latrobe Valley. In fact, the Times Electric Australia facility and Downer employees in Morwell will assemble 25,000 individual parts to build 15 separate pieces of equipment to be installed in every one of Melbournes 65 new seven-carriage trains. Once the systems are complete, they are sent to Newport where the trains are assembled and fitted out. For more information on the High Capacity Metro Trains Project, visit www.transport.vic.gov.au/biggertrains

18.01.2022 Painting your house? Next time youre shopping around for some paint, have a look at the Dulux Australia range. The Dulux paint is #MadeInVictoria at the companys state-of-the-art facility in Merrifield. Its the biggest paint factory in Australia and New Zealand and, 22,000 square metres in size, its larger than the playing area of the MCG! The company expects to make 50 million litres of water-based decorative paint a year at the factory. Now thats a lot of paint!... Photo credit: CJ Photography See more

18.01.2022 Did you know that Broadways biggest new star was #MadeInVictoria? Check out this great story about Victorian manufacturer Creature Technology Company

18.01.2022 Maton Guitars is a family operated business and their guitars have been #MadeInVictoria for over 70 years. Played by some of the top musicians in the world, theyre a great example of excellence in manufacturing and also a great example of how manufacturing is thriving in our state. Over the next three to five years, Maton will increase their annual production to 10,000 guitars a year, with 50 per cent to be exported around the world. This will create another 10 jobs, adding to their existing workforce of 60. Great news for musicians and local workers!

17.01.2022 Looking to get some stylish new socks? CompuKnit, a third-generation family owned business in Melbournes north has your feet covered. The company runs its knitting facility 24 hours a day, making millions of socks every year. The best bit is that it is accredited by Ethical Clothing Australia, which means fair wages and safe working conditions for staff. Great socks, and they are proudly #MadeInVictoria

17.01.2022 No doubt tonight on The Block we will see some beautiful bathrooms using tapware made by Victorian manufacturer Sussex Taps. Headed by 2018 Young Manufacturer of the Year Vanessa Katsanevakis and her husband George, Sussex Taps makes high quality bathroom products that can be customised with different colours, reflective finishes, brushed finishes and even diamonds ! The company supplies more than 500,000 products through a wide range of retailers across Australia and has ha...d its products featured in every season of The Block. With support from the Victorian Government, Sussex Taps are undertaking a $4 million expansion, creating 20 new jobs. The expansion will see them build a world-leading manufacturing facility to develop new products with improved function, form and appearance and enter new export markets. World-class taps: #MadeInVictoria See more

15.01.2022 Are you going to snuggle up with something #MadeInVictoria tonight? Based in Campbellfield, Tontine has been manufacturing pillows and quilts in Victoria for over 60 years. Each year Tontine sells more than 4 million pillows and around 750,000 quilts to Australian families, as well as exporting products to China, Japan and New Zealand. Tontines range of pillows and quilts use Victorian wool and feathers and down, which is great for our farmers. So when you sink into your pi...llow tonight, sleep well and know that youre supporting Victorian jobs. Agriculture Victoria See more

15.01.2022 Our emergency services workers help keep our communities safe and the vehicles they use are critical tools for them to do their job. Were proud to say that the vehicles used by CFA (Country Fire Authority), Victoria State Emergency Service, Victoria Police and MFB (Melbourne Metropolitan Fire Brigade) are designed and #MadeInVictoria in Sunshine by Bell Environmental. Over the last few years, theyve been able to expand their operations, invest in new equipment and hire new workers, including ex-auto industry workers. A fantastic #MadeInVictoria success story!

14.01.2022 When youre doing the weekly shop, there are lots of great locally-made options. Chobanis authentic strained yogurt is made from the heart in Dandenong. Chobani is an iconic part of Victorias thriving food and beverage manufacturing industry which employs more than 190,000 people. The company has also partnered with Monash University and the Food Innovation Centre to create an incubator program to help local food start-ups. A great industry leader, with a mouth watering product that is #MadeInVictoria

12.01.2022 What colour is your KeepCup? KeepCups are all the rage among coffee loving Melburnians and for a good reason. They are funky, come in a variety of colours, shapes and sizes, and help to reduce plastic waste. The KeepCups are also proudly #MadeInVictoria for local and international markets. In fact, over 8 million KeepCups have been sold across 65 countries around the world.... KeepCup is a great local manufacturing success story and yet another reason to buy local. See more

12.01.2022 Looking to treat yo self this weekend? Aniseed stars, jelly beans, jubes, liquorice allsorts and Eskimo Snowballs - all lovingly #MadeInVictoria by Prydes Confectionery. In fact, they make more than 60 million packets of confectionery a year at their factory in Broadmeadows. Thats a lot of lollies!... Photo credit: CJ Photography See more

12.01.2022 7 News has had an exclusive look inside the small Frankston business that produces the AFL premiership cup. www.7plus.com.au/News #7News

11.01.2022 Bentleigh-based defence manufacturer Cablex makes custom cables and harness assemblies, supplying companies including Airbus and Boeing Aerostructure Australia. It also supplies parts for the F35 Joint Strike Fighter and Hawkei land vehicle program and exports electrical harnesses to Lithuania and Germany. State-of-the-art defence products, #MadeInVictoria.

10.01.2022 Great news for Victorian manufacturing and Victorian jobs!

09.01.2022 Hope you enjoyed World Space Week! Victoria is the Place for Space and one of our key advantages is the Victorian Space Science Education Centre. Located at Strathmore Secondary College, the Centre provides hands on experience to the next generation of scientists, astronomers, engineers and manufacturers. They have strong links with international space agencies, including NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration and have super cool programs to get kids excited abo...ut STEM learning. One of the programs, Mission to Mars, sees kids wear specially-designed spacesuits and work as a team of astronauts, mission controllers and research scientists to compete a geological survey of Mars - on a replica of an actual crater on Mars! With the potential for up to 4,000 new jobs in Victorias space sector, its a great time to consider a future career in space. #wsw2018 #spaceunites See more

09.01.2022 When the winning team raise the 2018 AFL Premiership Cup this Saturday, were proud to say theyll be raising something #MadeInVictoria. Cashs Awards and Promotion Solutions in Frankston have been making the AFL Premiership Cup for decades. They make all the grand final day awards, including the Premiership Medallions, Norm Smith Medal and Jock McHale Medal. They also make the #BrownlowMedal, which was won by Hawthorn Football Clubs Tom Mitchell. Check out Vin Formosa, Managing Director of Cashs Awards and Promotion Solutions proudly holding this years AFL Premiership Cup, as well as an up close look at the Brownlow Medal and the Jock McHale medal.

09.01.2022 Ever wondered how the AFL Premiership Cup is made? Vin Formosa of Cashs Awards and Promotion Solutions in Frankston has been making the cup for decades, along with all the major AFL medals. Its great to know that the holy grail of the AFL is #MadeInVictoria - the home of football.

08.01.2022 Happy International Day of the Girl! Meet Vanessa Kearney, a female trailblazer who has risen to the very top in manufacturing - a traditionally male-dominated industry. A process engineer from Viva Energy Australia, Vanessa became the first female member of the companys senior leadership team and remains a strong advocate and role model for women in non-traditional industries. She established and continues to sponsor the Geelong Refinerys Womens Network, which offers su...pport, development and networking opportunities to other women forging careers in areas like manufacturing. Earlier this year, Vanessa, along with Jill Walsh of Actco Pickering Metal Industries in Dandenong, was awarded the inaugural Victorian Woman Manufacturer of the Year award a well deserved tribute to her achievements. A great role model for girls aspiring towards a career in manufacturing. #MadeInVictoria See more

08.01.2022 The Victorian Manufacturing Showcase is held each year, bringing together hundreds of local manufacturers and featuring an impressive display of products #MadeInVictoria. The showcase also provides a chance for leading industry figures to share their experience and knowledge with smaller manufacturers. This years event was held, for the first time, in Geelong. In another first, it also featured a panel of trailblazing women working in the manufacturing industry. Check out the highlights here.

07.01.2022 The Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix is revving up, providing plenty of entertainment for motorbike fans. Additive manufacturing also known as 3D printing is breakthrough technology that is helping businesses design and make high-value products that are not possible using traditional methods. Local manufacturer Amiga Engineering Pty Ltd has adopted this technology to create a prototype 3D printed motorbike in a collaborative project with Motoinno. The future of manufacturing, #MadeInVictoria #ausmotogp #AustralianGP #phillipisland

07.01.2022 Happy World Space Week! Did you know that the worlds first 3D printed rocket engine was proudly #MadeInVictoria by Monash University students? Using revolutionary 3D printing technology, the project team took the idea from concept to physical testing in only four months and developed an engine capable of generating enough thrust to lift five adults. What an incredible achievement and a tribute to our manufacturing capabilities.... #WSW2018 #SpaceUnites

07.01.2022 Youve probably seen their products on The Block and never realised that, from start to finish, these world class taps are #MadeInVictoria. Based in Somerton, Sussex Taps is the only Australian tap manufacturer that controls the process from start to finish - from melting down brass rods in its in-house foundry, to pouring the metal into the machinery, polishing, coating and then assembling and dispatching. Watch how it all comes together at this great local business, headed by 2018 Young Manufacturer of the Year Vanessa Katsanevakis and her husband George.

07.01.2022 Automotive technology is a fast-changing area and one day, autonomous vehicles may be the way everyone will get around. But did you know that Australias first driverless car was #MadeInVictoria? It took 85 people nine months to build a prototype of an autonomous vehicle at the Bosch Australia factory in Clayton a remarkable effort. The future is here and Victoria is leading the way.

07.01.2022 Are you taking advantage of the warm weather to dine al fresco tonight? Everything you need for a fantastic feast is #MadeInVictoria. Like Cobram Estate olive oil, voted number 1 in Australia by CHOICE. Its grown, harvested and manufactured in regional Victoria. Tell us if youre cooking tonight with something #MadeInVictoria

05.01.2022 Say cheese, its World Food Day! Alba Cheese in Tullamarine draws on four generations of cheese making expertise, which started at the Bongiorno family dairy farm in the Sicilian valley town of Sortino. From cheddar to fetta to mozzarella, Alba supplies cheese products to retail, food service and industrial customers across Australia and Asia. Theyre expanding operations to increase production of shredded cheese products from 4 tonnes to 12 tonnes per day and creating 15 new jobs. New jobs, tasty cheese, proudly #MadeInVictoria.

05.01.2022 The first round of the Westfield W-League 2018-19 season kicked off on the weekend in style with our local female soccer stars shining, scoring 14 goals across the first round. And guess what? The goals used for the games are actually #MadeInVictoria by Abel Sports - a manufacturer in Sunshine West. A true all rounder, the company also makes goals, flags, banners and banner poles for other sports including rugby, netball, AFL, tennis and hockey. Victorian manufacturers - ki...cking goals #thewleague

05.01.2022 Yesterday marked the commencement of #WorldSpaceWeek, so its fitting to celebrate something that was #MadeInVictoria that is currently in space. La Trobe Universitys engineering team, led by Dr Peter Moar, worked with the German Aerospace Center, DLR to create a number of advanced on-board control systems to manage the critical handling of image data and storage. The DLR Earth Sensing Imaging Spectrometer (DESIS) was installed on the International Space Station earlier thi...s year. This high-resolution camera will provide timely images of natural disasters such as fire and floods, as well as environmental changes across the globe, helping to save lives and minimise damage to property and infrastructure. Excitingly, the first images from DESIS were presented at the International Astronautical Congress earlier this week by the DLR. More information: https://goo.gl/dSSehb Image credit: DLR See more