Manufacturing 

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Bendigo Manufacturing Group

History 

The Bendigo Manufacturing Group (BMG) was established by the City of Greater Bendigo as an outcome of the industrial land strategy in recognition of the importance and diversity of manufacturing industries to the regional economy. The BMG was formed in November 2001.

Objectives

The BMG is an action-oriented group focused on the needs and issues of local manufacturing businesses. The Objectives are:

  • To establish the best possible environment and infrastructure for manufacturing industries
  • To encourage and promote manufacturing industries
  • To explore initiatives that facilitate development in the manufacturing sector.
Meeting

Meetings are held on the first Friday of each month (excluding January). In addition, members provide input into specific project activities being undertaken and sub committees as required.

Role

The BMG's challenge is to improve the opportunities for local manufacturing industries. This is being done by:

  • identifying and exploring issues that inhibit business operations
  • Improving the image of manufacturing
  • Promoting local industry capability
  • Promoting and ensuring that the support agencies are available to grow the region's export markets
  • Investigating opportunities through targeted research and specific events that enhance manufacturing business operations.
Membership
  • Neil Sammons (Chairman), Technical and Site Manager, Intervet Australia P/L
  • Ken McCulloch, Manager, W McCulloch and Son
  • Jim Dannock, Regional Manager, Australian Industry Group
  • Klaus Frank, Production Manager, Industrial Conveying
  • Wayne Baxter, Director, Bendigo Building Products
  • Vicki Gaudion, Director, Hazeldenes Chicken Farms
  • John Candy, Production Manager, Bendigo Truss Plant
  • Ben Chapman, Managing Director, Australian Turntable Company
  • Vin Nally, Director, Southern Shorthaul Rail
  • Rod Thomson, Director, Bendigo Pottery
  • Alan Spalding, Manager, Jimmy Possum
  • Dean Connell, Factory Manager, BB Truss and Timber
  • Cathy Wallace, Manager - Industry & Community Engagement, La Trobe University
  • Terry Ingram, Managing Director, Kool Ideas
  • David Smith, Production Manager, Thales Australia 
  • Stan Liacos, Director, City Futures, City of Greater Bendigo
  • Brian Gould, Manager, Business Development, City of Greater Bendigo
Further information

For information on the current activities of the BMG, please contact:

Neil Sammons (Chair): 03-5440 9833 or 0418 571 667

Jeff Bothe (Executive Officer): 03-5434 6137 or 0419 162 003