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What a night at the 2025 HMA Insights Event!
Manufacturing leaders, innovators, partners, and supporters came together at Helloworld Travel HTG's incredible Hunter Street venue, The Explorer Lounge, for an evening of catchups, networking and valuable industry updates. We heard from HMA Chair, Jacqui Daley on how the Hunter Manufacturing Awards 2025 program is progressing as we draw closer to the end of the […]
Hunter manufacturing Australia’s clean energy future
Hunter manufacturing Australia’s clean energy future The Hunter Region is leading Australia’s shift to clean energy and local manufacturers are at the heart of the transformation. From building the components that keep renewable energy projects moving to exporting critical technologies around the world, manufacturers across the Hunter are helping to rewire the nation’s energy future. […]
Final weeks to nominate for Hunter Manufacturing Awards 2025
Final weeks to nominate for Hunter Manufacturing Awards 2025 Time is running out for manufacturers across the Hunter, Central Coast, and Mid-North Coast to submit their nominations for the Hunter Manufacturing Awards 2025 (HMA 2025), with entries closing in just a few weeks. Now in its 21st year, the Hunter Manufacturing Awards shine a spotlight […]
Five Tips to Strengthen Your 2025 HMA Application
With the deadline fast approaching, now is the time to get your 2025 Hunter Manufacturing Awards application into shape. Whether you're applying for the first time or looking to improve on past submissions, these five tips will help you stand out and put your best foot forward. Tip 1: Carefully consider which category (or categories) […]
Hey Zomi’s Bold Leap from Startup to Nationally Stocked
When we first dreamt up Hey Zomi, we didn’t realise how much of our momentum would come from right here in the Hunter, or how far it would take us. We’re a proudly Australian-owned, female-founded period care brand - run by sisters, myself Mika Koelma (based in Newcastle) and Zoe Fehlberg (based in the Northern […]
Hunter Manufacturing: Powering Jobs, Exports and Innovation
From defence to disinfection, manufacturers across the Hunter are driving innovation, creating jobs, and powering national supply chains. Whether exporting world-class products, building critical infrastructure, or developing the next generation of skilled workers, the region’s industrial leaders are proving that manufacturing in the Hunter is thriving. “Our manufacturers are competing and excelling on the global […]
Central Coast manufacturing leads the way in sustainable innovation
The Central Coast's standing as one of Australia’s first certified ECO Destinations extends far beyond its beaches and bushland. A new wave of sustainable innovation is emerging from the region’s manufacturing sector, highlighted by local businesses redefining what it means to operate responsibly, with global impact. At the forefront is Signarama Tuggerah, winner of the […]
HMA returns in 2025 with national recognition and new award categories
Winners to fast-track into new national awards program as entries open across the Hunter, Central Coast and Mid-North Coast The 2025 Hunter Manufacturing Awards (HMA) has officially launched, unveiling a revitalised program designed to spotlight innovation, inclusion, and global competitiveness in one of regional Australia’s most vital industries. Now in its 21st year, HMA continues […]
Advanced manufacturing is driving innovation on the Mid-North Coast
From iconic household brands like Milo to next-generation marine rescue and defence vessels, the mid-north coast is emerging as a powerhouse of advanced manufacturing in Australia. With a $32 million investment into Nestlé’s Smithtown factory, a suite of government funding initiatives, and major contract wins by local manufacturers, the region is proving that world-class innovation […]
Manufacturing sector offers opportunities for school leavers
As school leavers weigh their next move, champions of Hunter industry are encouraging gap year students to consider a future in manufacturing – an industry at the heart of Australia’s energy transition, defence capability and economic growth. Hunter Manufacturing Awards Chair Jacqui Daley says the Hunter is manufacturing heartland and the industry continues to go […]
HMA Announces 2024 Winners and marks 20 years of HMA
In its 20th year of championing the industry’s innovation, resilience, and growth, Hunter Manufacturing Awards introduced a Hall of Fame and named Joss De Iuliis as its first inductee. Winners were announced at a sparkling, well-attended event at Nex on Friday October 18th. The HMA and Mr De Iuliis are maturing like fine wines, and […]
HMA Announces 2024 Finalists and 20th Anniversary Gala Awards Night
Celebrating Two Decades of Innovation and Excellence Twenty years ago, manufacturing in the Central to Mid-North Coast and Hunter regions was defined by its industrial heritage and traditional production methods. Fast-forward to today, and the region's manufacturing sector has undergone a remarkable evolution. Through the adoption of new technologies and innovative practices, the sector has […]
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