Australia’s only level measurement manufacturer wins big at Vic export awards
Victorian Minister for Industry and Trade, Jacinta Allan, congratulated Nunawading-based Hawk Measurement Systems on receiving the Small and Medium Manufacturer award as well as the award for Mineral & Energy at the 2010 Governor of Victoria Export Awards.
The winning team from Hawk picked up two awards at the 2010 Governor of Victoria Export Awards.
Ms Allan said Hawk’s proprietary technologies were acknowledged as some of the most advanced solutions in the industries in which it operated, making it an excellent example of Victoria’s outstanding design and advanced manufacturing capabilities.
“Hawk is regarded as a world leader in the design, manufacture and provision of level, positioning and flow measurement systems, with exports to over 30 countries across a range of industries including mining, water, food, power stations and cement,” Ms Allan said.
She also noted that as the only Australian manufacturer of level measurement systems Hawk successfully competes against some of the biggest multinational firms in the US and Germany with locally produced technology.
Hawk chief executive Les Richards said that export demand for level measurement during the global mining boom and water crisis has propelled its products into emerging markets including China, India and South America.
“Exporting is critical to the expansion and success of Hawk. The future looks promising as our established global relationships continue to grow rapidly and we develop new products to meet industry demands,” Mr Richards said.
Hawk lists Rio Tinto, BHP Billiton, Xstrata, Outotec and FLSmidth Minerals among its international customers.
Ms Allan confirmed that the Victorian Government was working with the sector to help secure a sustainable future for manufacturing across the state.
“The Victorian Government is committed to building tomorrow’s manufacturing businesses today through new infrastructure, support for technology transfer and innovation, export support and continuous workplace improvements,” she said.
The Victorian manufacturing sector currently employs more than 300,000 people and contributes $29.5bn to the state economy, including earning $7bn from exports. That includes $12.6bn worth of new investment in manufacturing since October 1999, resulting in 29,200 new direct jobs.
Contact: www.hawk.com.au
