HMA Supporters
The HMA Supporters’ Foundation is for smaller organisations who wish to actively support regional manufacturing and to be acknowledged and profiled as a ‘SUPPORTER’.
HMA COmmitment to supporters:
Thank you to our Supporters.
Advitech
Advitech partners with organisations in complex, high-stakes industries to resolve engineering and environmental challenges with clarity and confidence.
Drawing on real-world industry experience and technical expertise across Design, Risk, Compliance, and Technology, we work alongside you as long-term partners, present, accountable and invested in what your business needs to look like in ten years.
The results of this partnership are safer operations, more sustainable outcomes, and organisations that are genuinely better positioned for what comes next.
aon
We exist to shape decisions for the better — to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. Through actionable analytic insight, globally integrated Risk Capital and Human Capital expertise, and locally relevant solutions, our colleagues provide clients in over 120 countries with the clarity and confidence to make better risk and people decisions that help protect and grow their businesses.
Chamberlain Group
Chamberlain Group is a global leader in intelligent access. Their innovative products, combined with intuitive myQ Connectivity, deliver seamless, secure access to people's homes, businesses, and communities. Chamberlain Group’s recognisable brands, including Grifco, Merlin, and LiftMaster, are found in over 50 million homes, with more than 12 million people relying on the myQ app daily.
With over 30 years of manufacturing on the Central Coast, Chamberlain Group was named ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ at the 2019 Hunter Manufacturing Awards.
civmec
Civmec is a multidisciplinary construction and engineering services provider to the energy, resources, infrastructure, marine and defence sectors.
Colterlec
Colterlec is a proudly Australian owned and operated business based in Newcastle and trading nationally., our purpose goes beyond supplying engineered electrical products and solutions. For over 30 years we have supported Australian industries across manufacturing, mining, transport, defence, power and food and beverage operations where safety and reliability matter most. Our team delivers engineered electrical solutions for mission critical industrial equipment, deep technical expertise and products that perform through partnerships with the world's leading manufacturers helping our customers plan with confidence. As a business built with a strong focus on people, we believe in reinvesting in the community that supports us, through local opportunities, local support and partnerships like the Hunter Manufacturing Awards. That commitment to our people is why we support initiatives like this, in our own community.
COMMBANK
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia is Australia’s largest bank serving more than 18 million customers. The bank provides retail and commercial banking services predominantly in Australia, and in New Zealand. CBA’s strategy, to build tomorrow's bank today for our customers, reflects its commitment to use the strength of CBA to support customers, invest in its communities and provide strength and stability for the broader economy.
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DANTIA
Dantia’s mission is to advance Lake Macquarie’s economy for new & existing businesses and residents by facilitating employment and economic growth through attracting investment, fostering innovation, advocating for infrastructure and building Lake Macquarie’s identity.
Design Anthology
At Design Anthology, we specialise in product design, product development and manufacturing for SMEs, Corporates, Entrepreneurs, & Everyday People.
Design Anthology (DA) is an award-winning product design studio with a bunch of passionate and experienced industrial design and product development specialists.
Through our trusted design and product development process, we have successfully transformed our clients’ ideas into innovative and commercially viable products since 2006.
This has included various products for the aeronautic, sporting equipment, industrial equipment, medical devices, consumer electronics, homeware, advertising, point-of-purchase, transport, and commercial interiors.
ENGINEERS AUSTRALIA
Engineers Australia is the profession’s peak body with around 140,000 individual members. We are the voice of the profession and exist to advance the science and practice of engineering for the benefit of the community. Our high standards, globally-recognised credentials and international agreements enable Engineers Australia members to live and work around the world – with our members currently in more than 120 countries. Founded in 1919 as the Institution of Engineers Australia, our work has underpinned the progress of our nation for more than a century. Engineering plays a pivotal role in society and will continue to shape the future of Australia, creating healthy, just, prosperous, secure and sustainable communities.
Infrabuild
InfraBuild is proud to be part of the Hunter region’s manufacturing industry, with operations in Newcastle and the broader Hunter supporting local infrastructure, construction, mining and agriculture.
As Australia’s largest vertically integrated, electric arc furnace-based long steel manufacturer, InfraBuild recycles, manufactures and distributes steel products nationally while supporting sustainable manufacturing and local jobs.
In the Hunter, InfraBuild operates manufacturing, recycling and steel distribution businesses, including Newcastle wire manufacturing operations with more than 100 years of continuous manufacturing history.
Through our people, capabilities and infrastructure, InfraBuild continues to invest in manufacturing excellence, sustainability, and the long-term strength of the Hunter economy.
Myrtec
Myrtec is a Technically Better Managed IT + Technology Advisory Practice.
What separates Myrtec from the IT crowd is their secure and “no fuss” approach.
They collaborate with organisations to build a strong foundation, strip out technical complexity to establish efficient work practices, and put forward relevant IT initiatives that make a tangible difference toward achieving goals.
Myrtec is headquartered in Newcastle with offices in Wickham, Maitland and on the Central Coast.
Newcastle Airport
Newcastle Airport is situated just 30 minutes north of Newcastle and acts as a gateway to the Hunter region, one of Australia’s most diverse tourism areas. The airport proudly welcomes more than 1.25 million passengers each year and provides an economic contribution in excess of $1.1 billion to New South Wales, and supports more than 3,300 jobs across the region. The airport is jointly owned by Newcastle City Council and Port Stephens Council, ensuring all dividends are ultimately returned to benefit our local communities.
Newcastle Airport is recognised as one of Australia’s fastest growing airports. As a results-driven business, our vision is to be the airport the region deserves and we work hard to collaborate across our community for the benefit of the region as a whole.
We have been recognised as an employer of choice and provide a range of exciting career paths across aviation, operations, property and commercial services as well as corporate services including finance, marketing and HR. We are committed to a culture of trust and accountability, and our staff aim for a work-life balance in an enviable lifestyle location.
Identified as one of the key pieces of infrastructure in the Hunter region, we operate under a 60-year lease from Department of Defence, with a further 3 x 10 year options. We are committed to our region and to being the airport of choice for our region.
NORTH ST PARTNERS
Strategically based in the Hunter Valley, NSW, North St Partners is a trusted advisory firm specialising in Business Process Improvement. With over 20 years of experience across a range of industries, including Mining, Manufacturing, Ports, Supply Chain and Logistics, Health, and Government services. We support organisations and leaders to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and deliver greater value to their teams, customers, and communities.
With a foundation in trades and engineering and deep leadership experience in operations and maintenance environments, North St Partners combines practical know-how with formal expertise in Lean, Lean Six Sigma, Change Management, Agile, and related best practice.
As experienced international coaches and presenters, our approach is energetic yet grounded with a strong customer focus, and genuine commitment to community engagement.
What sets us apart is our focus on building long-term capability, culture and resilience and delivering real bottom-line results. Our tailored fit for purpose solutions empowers people to drive innovation and efficiency, whilst reducing risk and delivering better customer experience and outcomes.
Pro-Torque Engineering & Project Management
Pro-Torque is a service-focused company established to plan, execute and deliver complex engineering projects on time and on budget. Designed to deliver big outcomes with small numbers, Pro-Torque provides specialised project management and onsite supervision for high-risk and large investment activities. Our clients are significant players in the oil, shipping and petroleum industries. They seek technical insight and problem-solving to navigate safe and timely project delivery, protecting their long-term return on investment. For the last 10+ years Pro-Torque has been working with clients to provide technical knowledge and timely resourcing through advice, planning, scheduling and on-the-ground project management delivering cost-efficient projects in safe working environments.
Reign HR Consulting
Reign HR Consulting is a Newcastle-based HR consultancy partnering with small to medium-sized businesses across the Hunter region and Australia, with a strong focus on manufacturing, engineering, and trade-based industries.
We work alongside business owners and leadership teams to simplify people management, strengthen compliance, and build high-performing, accountable teams. Our approach is practical, commercially focused, and tailored to the realities of fast-paced operational environments.
Our services span HR strategy, compliance and risk management, employment relations, performance management, organisational design, and leadership development. We provide flexible support through HR retainers, project-based solutions, and coaching to ensure businesses have the right structure, systems, and capability in place to grow sustainably.
At Reign HR Consulting, we bridge the gap between compliance and people by helping businesses protect what they’ve built while creating workplaces where teams perform, contribute, and stay.
REGAL REXNORD
At Regal Rexnord, our business purpose is to create a better tomorrow with sustainable solutions that power, transmit & control motion. For us, this means creating innovative solutions while focused on both customer needs and our commitment to sustainability.
You may not know it, but Regal Rexnord impacts your life every day. Our products enable the fans in HVAC systems that keep us comfortable; the power source that keeps smart buildings running; the agricultural and food service equipment that keeps us fed; and the conveyer systems that keep e-commerce flowing.
As a leading producer of motors and related components, our essential products help keep systems running in mission-critical applications worldwide — indoor air quality products used in hospitals, homes, and senior living facilities; industrial products that support food and beverage, and pharmaceutical production; and conveying equipment and components that help warehouses function.
Scorpion International
Scorpion International was incorporated in the Hunter in 1984 to support the import and export needs of manufacturing and business communities in Newcastle, Hunter Valley and Lake Macquarie regions.
In 2010 we merged with the national Powerhouse Group and expanded our logistics team and services to deliver all over the country. Scorpion International proudly remains Australian owned and operated. The merger with the Powerhouse Group broadened our national reach in Air and Sea freight services to provide outstanding efficiency Australia wide with offices in most cities including Darwin.
We are a one stop shipping shop that provides logistics solutions to clients all accross Australia and overseas.
Our comprehensive, competitive customer service is a focused range of professional logistics services, combined with our flexibility to specialise to our individual client's requirements ensures our their needs are met at the highest possible level, whether it is for a small local business or a nationwide corporation.
We are the sole agent for Australia with the HTFN network of agencies, a global network of independent forwarding agents that provides an unmatched and legitimate level of flexibility, service and expertise in over 65 countries.
Whether you are expanding your import or export relationships, we will tailor a logistics solution to suit any business across every industry or commodity type.
Our goal is to be your preferred logistics provider, helping clients prosper and profit from the relationship. Our global network will support you and your supplier and/or your overseas customer in the provision of international service excellence.
We are a group of professional and experienced Freight Forwarders, Licensed Customs Brokers and Cartage Co-Ordinators, we take on all challenges and treat your cargo as our very own!
Sydney Rum Distillery
The Sydney Rum Distillery is an ambitious team of industry experts, Rum aficionados and investors on a mission to take premium Australian and Asia-Pacific Rum to the world.
We see a significant global premiumisation opportunity for premium+ Rum and are invested in creating brands, an innovative world class “craft with scale” distillery and maturation capacity to capitalize on this emerging trend.
With 5 years of research and planning already completed, SDR places ingenuity, integrity and sustainability at the heart of its beliefs to put the spirit of Australia in our Rum and the lives of our consumers.
Steber International
Steber International is a family owned business operating on the Mid North Coast of NSW Australia. The business was founded in 1946 originally producing timber clinker hull boats, Steber International changed to fiberglass (FRP) construction in 1959 and is considered as one of the pioneers in the construction of fibreglass vessels in Australia.
The company has remained at the forefront of the industry and is now regarded as the premium manufacturer of commercial fibreglass vessels and composite components.
Emergent Group
Emergent Group – formerly The Advitech Group – is a group of specialised engineering and technical sciences companies collaborating to deliver innovative solutions.
Emergent Group brings together a strategic blend of technical and science expertise and commercial acumen to give businesses and government the advantage they need.
We have the skills, experience, connections and agility to deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges across a range of sectors including resources, manufacturing, agriculture, transport and defence.
Lead C.i
Lead C.I. are the leaders in continuous improvement.
Our purpose is to develop individuals and teams so they have the capabilities (abilities and willingness) to lead and manage change and continuous improvement in all aspects of business.
We engage individuals and teams in the change and continuous improvement process.
We develop your people’s Leadership, Management and Continuous Improvement Skills and Capabilities.
We deliver results and build a continuous improvement culture
Working globally with businesses and have a significant track record in facilitating and leading change and continuous improvement in many business areas and industries.
Caska IP
We focus only on intellectual property and have helped hundreds of Australian innovators to secure patent, trade mark and design rights in Australia and internationally. We combine specialist strategic advice with securing focused IP rights to provide our Clients with a clear competitive advantage.
McEwan and Partners
McEwan and Partners specialises in a diverse range of professional services and offers solutions and strategies designed to maximise your business's strengths and opportunities. We are a young, dynamic firm with a strong business and professional background and a wealth of experience.
Our aim is to provide our clients with the expertise and support that will allow them to achieve their goals.
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National Credit Insurance (Brokers) Pty Ltd
Much of the advanced manufacturing aligns with the existing defence, aerospace, and mining industries but also incorporates chemical processing, construction, and energy generation and distribution.
Advanced manufacturing in the Hunter comprises about 2000 regional businesses employing about 20,000 people and contributing $2 billion to the NSW economy. The sector’s priorities include improving engagement with international markets, accessing global supply chains, and increasing the engagement between research and industry.
National Credit Insurance Brokers (NCI) has established itself as the premier trade credit insurance broker in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. Trade credit insurance is a highly specialised area of insurance and with our 39 years of experience, we have developed an unmatched depth of expertise in arranging the right protection at the best price for your particular trading needs.
On offer is a complete range of trade credit solutions to help you safeguard your business against bad debts, enhancing your credit management and growing your business. This includes everything from online credit applications, tailored company reports, PPSR management and commercial collections.
Contact Greg Kowaliw to discuss how we can help protect your business today.
Quarry Mining & Construction Equipment Pty Ltd
Quarry Mining has been a leading supplier in the design and manufacture of high quality drilling equipment for 30 years. All our products are manufactured to the most rigorous specifications to stand up under even the toughest conditions.
We work together with you to ensure you always get the exact part needed to get the job done efficiently and cost effectively. Our technical team is available to go onsite and customise drilling solutions to meet the specific requirements of the job.
Our world-class CNC multi-tasking machining facilities allow us to respond quickly to customers' requests and to adjust workflows to meet changes in demand, so you can always be sure you get the exact part you want, when you need it.
The Melt
The Melt builds, accelerates, scales, innovates, connects and invests in the future of hardware tech.
Unlike other accelerators and venture studios, The Melt team immerses into every facet of helping businesses to succeed, by investing our time and funds! We provide support for as long as you require it.
Tomago Aluminium
Tomago Aluminium is Australia’s largest aluminium smelter and has been operating 24 hours a day since 1983.
The company contributes $2.2 billion annually to the Australian economy, of which $800 million is spent locally. The smelter produces 590,000 tonnes of aluminium every year, which is 37% of Australia’s primary aluminium. 90% of the product made at Tomago is exported to the Asia-Pacific region.
Tomago Aluminium company is an independently managed joint venture.
Tomago employs 1000+ staff (full time equivalent) as well as 200 contractors.
Red Insight Pty Ltd
Red Insight Pty Ltd is a privately owned Company based in Maitland, NSW, that was established in 2014 to assist manufacturing and construction organisations in meeting their work safety obligations and preventing harm to people.
We firmly believe that the safety and well-being of every worker is of paramount importance. Our team of highly skilled consultants is dedicated to providing comprehensive safety solutions that are tailored to your business needs. We offer a wide range of consultancy services that can help your organisation achieve optimal safety performance and regulatory compliance.
Our award-winning WHS system is specifically designed to ensure the highest levels of safety for your workers, while also minimising the risks of potential accidents and injuries. Our WHS system is based on the latest industry best practices and incorporates advanced technology to provide you with real-time safety monitoring and reporting capabilities.
At Red Insight, we are committed to helping our clients achieve the prestigious ISO accreditations. Our team of skilled experts has years of experience in guiding organisations toward achieving ISO 45001 certification, the globally recognised standard for occupational health and safety management systems. Our optional implementation service ensures a smooth transition and effectiveness.
career links
Career Links is a community-focused not-for-profit organisation that has serviced the Hunter region since 2000.
We deliver a range of funded programs and initiatives that connect young people with education, training, and employment opportunities across local businesses. Our newest initiative, EmpowerHer Pathways, is designed to support women of all ages in building fulfilling careers in high-growth industries, including Advanced Manufacturing, Construction, Clean Energy and Digital and Technology.
Participants receive free access to Personalised mentoring, Career counselling, Work experience placements, Study and training guidance.
Our program is holistic in nature as we also work with businesses to help them build a more diverse and inclusive workforce—strengthening their future talent pipeline and contributing to a more equitable industry landscape.
Central Coast Industry Connect
CCIC is an umbrella organisation for manufacturing and related industry sectors on the NSW Central Coast.
CCIC fosters collaboration and connection between Industry and Business. It aims to interface with all levels of government, education providers and the community to create growth opportunities in the region and add value to its social fabric. It is a not for profit organisation with a Vision for a vibrant, connected and innovative manufacturing sector that provides sustained employment and sector growth now and, into the future, for our community.
We will use our deep experience, connections and sector knowledge to advocate on behalf of industry, to identify opportunities, build a trusted network and unlock possibilities for the sector in People (Skills), Products and Markets.
Brain Industries
Brain Industries (International) Pty Ltd is an Australian privately-owned manufacturing company founded by Tony Lobb and Gillian Summers. Its expertise for quality Australian manufacturing was recognised when it won Small Manufacturer of the Year in the 2021 Hunter Manufacturing Awards.
Our genius team can save you time and money. We supply quality, Australian designed and manufactured, products that reach deeper and higher, last longer and reduce operating costs.
AMPCONTROL
Ampcontrol produces comprehensive energy solutions of scale on Australian soil, utilising advanced Australian manufacturing capabilities, to support their customers’ complex energy needs.
Building on 55 years of experience working with industry and alongside the brightest minds in energy, they develop cutting-edge technology. From ideation through to design, manufacturing, service and repair, providing complete solutions for applications like powering electrified mining equipment, renewable energy projects, data centres, and infrastructure upgrades.
Every day, Ampcontrol works to support customers in their electrification journey and help future-proof their business. Providing power infrastructure, renewable energy solutions, fleet charging solutions, cabling, and much more. All underpinned by extensive electrical engineering services and 24/7 service support.
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