Strengthening our connections in Melbourne’s southeast

ICN Victoria is delighted to announce the establishment of a strategic partnership with the South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance (SEMMA), aimed at enhancing collaboration and fostering a more advantageous relationship within the manufacturing sector. The southeast region of Melbourne, renowned for its significant contributions to the rolling stock and general manufacturing sectors, as well as … Continued

40 Years of Industry Impact: Redback Health Services

Redback Health Services, ICN TAS Establishing a new business was never an easy road, but it was one the Redback Health Services team never regretted taking. From 2004, building on its procurement origins, Redback expanded its services and formed an experienced team with a strong track record. Establishing networks was key to the organisation’s success, … Continued

40 Years of Industry Impact: ICN Pacific – Link for Solar

ICN Pacific – Link for Solar, ICN Victoria First Solar, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of photovoltaic (PV) solar systems, was based in the US with additional plants in Germany and Malaysia. When entering the Australian market, it required local suppliers of quality components, which were challenging to find in such a new industry. … Continued

40 Years of Industry Impact: ICN Passed the Gorgon Test

ICN Passed the Gorgon Test, ICN WA The Gorgon Project in Australia’s north-west stands as a testament to groundbreaking achievement in the energy industry, representing the largest single resource project ever undertaken in the country. With ICN’s assistance, Australian firms have secured over $20 billion in contracts, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s economic … Continued

40 years of Industry Impact: First ISO chair, Bob Herbert, shares his memories of early successes.

As ISO Victoria’s first Chairman, Bob Herbert saw the concept expand across Australia within a couple of short years.  It was Bob, then Victorian Director of the Metal Trades Industry Association (MTIA), together with ministerial staffer Colin Edwards and well-known trade unionist John Halfpenny, who first proposed the idea of the Industrial Supply Office to … Continued

Productive partnerships targeted as business network welcomes defence industry strategy goals

Australia’s growing defence industry will have greater opportunities to deliver on the needs of major Defence projects under the Federal Government’s new Defence Industry Development Strategy (DIDS), according to a leading industry procurement and supply chain body. The Industry Capability Network (ICN) said it welcomed the release of the strategy, which aims to define the … Continued

Mariana Mazzucato: Australian speaking tour

Economist and author Mariana Mazzucato, who is Professor in the Economics of Innovation and Public Value at University College London, will tour Australia in March next year for a series of public lectures and high-profile speaking engagements. As an economist Professor Mazzucato rose to global prominence through her views on industry development and innovation policy through … Continued

Manufacturing opportunities across the country with Industry Capability Network

The Australian manufacturing industry is alive and well, according to Industry Capability Network (ICN) National Office Chief Executive Officer, Warren Jansen. “Recent times, particular in the aftermath of the global COVID-19 pandemic, have shown us the importance of strong sovereign manufacturing capability,” he said. “The quantity and quality of current manufacturing work packages and other … Continued

ICN driving growth and innovation in Australian Manufacturing

This year, Industry Capability Network is celebrating 40 years of successfully linking project owners with local suppliers across the Australian manufacturing landscape.   “With a mission to promote growth, sustainability and inclusivity, ICN is playing a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of Australia’s manufacturing sector,” ICN chief executive officer Warren Jansen said. “By using … Continued

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