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The Economic Update continues to showcase the strengths and advantages of doing business in Hume City and the benefits of its strategic positioning in Melbourne’s northern growth corridor.

Each edition of the Economic Update explores the journey of Hume City’s most successful local businesses.

Hume City has thrived as an ideal place for all businesses to call home, from innovative start-ups to global household names. The Economic Update has featured hundreds of these businesses over the past 20 years, exploring their successes and sharing their stories.

20This September, Council is thrilled to present the 80th edition of the Hume City Council Economic Update magazine. Over the past 20 years, the magazine has evolved alongside Hume City, transforming from an eight page statistics newsletter into a 20 page publication.

The Economic Update has connected businesses across Hume City and beyond. Critical statistical information has been present throughout every edition, providing consistent records of local data and trends. Networking opportunities, business advice, support, training and programs have all been at the heart of the Economic Update, as the publication has become an established resource for businesses.

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VOLUME 10 ISSUE 3 SEPTEMBER 2004 A QUARTERLY BULLETIN WHICH PROFILES THE ECONOMY OF HUME CITY

Hume Business Breakfast - Buildings of the future

The evolution towards intermodal transport

Green initiatives that save business money

2012 – 2016MAJOR PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN

· $30 million Essendon Football Club Sporting and Community facility in Tullamarine completed (2013)

· $330 million Craigieburn Central development completed (2013)

· Quest Serviced Apartment Hotel at Melbourne Airport completed (Nov ‘14)

· $670 million relocated Melbourne Market in Epping starts trading (Sept ‘15)

· Works commence on $48.5 million Craigieburn Park (2015)

· TNT’s $80 million Tullamarine Logistics and Distribution Centre construction completed (2015)

· Melbourne Airport opens its new terminal, T4 (Dec ‘15)

· Dulux becomes first major Merrifield Business Park anchor tenant with $165 million facility under construction (March ‘16)

· Sunbury Recycled Water Plant $53 million upgrade commences (March ‘16)

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2008 – 2012MAJOR PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN

· Melbourne Airport invests $330 million to upgrade its international terminal, T2 (March ‘08)

· Planning begins for the $8 billion Merrifield development (March ‘08)

· First train services commence from Coolaroo Station after $36 million development (June ‘10)

· CSL Limited announces plans for $300 million expansion at its Broadmeadows site (Sept ‘10)

· $270 million train network extension to Sunbury completed (Dec ‘12)

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Welcome to the spring edition of the Economic Update. It’s filled with interesting stories and information. This is my last edition as Mayor and the last one before the Council elections in October.

This special edition also marks 20 years of the Economic Update. This magazine has changed a lot in the last 20 years and we would like to thank all of you for your contribution and support to make it such a long lasting publication.

In this edition we feature:

• Victorian Manufacturing Awards: prestigious awards provided to outstanding manufacturing businesses in Victoria. This year three Hume businesses were recognised for their contribution to the manufacturing industry

• Raptor Gas Springs: a local manufacturing business supporting the caravan industry with parts and accessories, Raptor Gas Springs moved into Hume to service the many caravan manufacturers in the region

• Stainless Steel Associated Fabricators (SSAF): a successful business specialising in the design and manufacture of food grade equipment, general sheet metal and stainless steel fabrication

• Baileigh Industrial: an American Company which recently invested in Hume. Baileigh is an innovative metal and woodworking machines manufacturer and also provides technical advice to the Australasian market through their facility in Tullamarine

• Australian Cable Assemblies (ACA): a family business specialising in cable processing and manufacturing products primarily for the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) industry. ACA works alongside a range of clients including pump and lighting manufacturers

• BRITE Services: a not-for-profit organisation with a proud history of providing training and employment services to people with disability, as well as community members experiencing vocational disadvantage. The business encompasses a warehousing and packing division in BritePak, a wholesale nursery and herb farm in Brite Plants and the Brite Training and Activity Centre.

We also feature three people in Hume who have made an impact on the Hume economy through their work and business.

I hope you find this edition interesting and please do not hesitate to contact our Economic Development Department to find out more about these businesses, or if you know about an interesting business that can be featured in the magazine.

Cr Helen Patsikatheodorou

CONTENTS7 Hume City Manufacturers

Take Out Top Victorian Awards

8 Raptor Gas Springs Capitalising on the Booming Caravan Industry

10 Stainless Steel Associated Fabricators Growing Business with Lean Manufacturing

12 Baileigh Industrial Baileigh Industrial Selects Tullamarine as Australasian Base

14 Australian Cable Assemblies Cable Solutions Connecting Australian and International Industries

16 Brite Services Brite Services Celebrates 40 Years

18 People in Hume

Trevor Beuth

Steve Morriss

Ami Tran

19 Hume City Snapshot Statistics

MAYOR’S INTRODUCTION

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If you have any comments, suggestions or stories of interest for the Economic Update, or if you would like to receive a copy every quarter please contact us on 03 9205 2200, or visit Hume City Council’s website hume.vic.gov.au

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HUME CITY MANUFACTURERS TAKE OUT TOP VICTORIAN AWARDS

The Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Gala Awards Ceremony on June 9 this year celebrated exemplary companies and individuals in the manufacturing industry.

Somerton’s world-renowned Close the Loop was one of six Victorian businesses inducted into the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame. Two Hume City businesses took out the top honours, receiving the Manufacturer of the Year award. Broadmeadows’ CSL Behring was named the Large Business Manufacturer of the Year and Campbellfield’s H&H Machine Tools Australia received the Small Business Manufacturer of the Year award.

The thriving manufacturing industry remains one of the top four industries in Hume City, bringing innovative ideas to fruition and producing quality products and services for local, domestic and international markets. The industry is a key driver of Hume City’s economy for regional exports, employment and value added expenditure on goods and services.

CSL BEHRING Global leader in biotherapies and the plasma protein therapeutics industry, Victorian Large Business Manufacturer of the Year CSL Behring is committed to saving lives and improving quality of life for people with serious and rare diseases.

“We are delighted to be Victorian Manufacturer of the Year and to showcase the potential of advanced manufacturing in Australia. With our manufacturing capabilities, we can deliver on our longstanding promise to produce and bring to market innovative biotherapies that help patients live full lives around the world,” said Mr Martin Schaeren, General Manager CSL Behring Australia.

CSL Behring manufactures and markets a range of plasma-derived and recombinant therapies for use around the world. As a subsidiary of the Australian biopharmaceutical company CSL Limited, the Broadmeadows base is part of a network of facilities across Switzerland, Germany and the US. At its 24 hectare site in Broadmeadows, CSL Behring operates two plasma product manufacturing facilities and a Biotechnology Manufacturing Facility, with more than 900 employees.

Visit: cslbehring.com.au

H&H MACHINE TOOLS AUSTRALIA Small Business Manufacturer of the Year H&H Machine Tools Australia has been manufacturing precision machines for a range of clients over the past 18 years.

Specialising in highly accurate large machining for aerospace, automotive, plastic moulds and large precision finishing, H&H Machine Tools’ clients include Boeing, Aerospace Composites Malaysia Sdn. Bdh., Hofmann Engineering, DVR Engineering and automotive plastic mould manufacturers in China and India. The business supplies its products and services to the US, Malaysia and throughout Australia.

The business also offers a retrofitting service for various different tools and systems, including mechanical overhaul, CNC replacement, service system replacement and machining spindle replacement.

H&H Machine Tools has been able to deliver to a diverse range of clients over a number of years due to their high quality standards.

Visit: h-h.com.au

CLOSE THE LOOP An Australian-owned business with an enviable international reputation, Close the Loop has been inducted into the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame. For over 15 years, this resource and recycling company has specialised in post-consumer recycling, providing valuable services to leading global manufacturers of consumer and business-to-business products.

Using a range of patented processes, Close the Loop is an expert in building collection infrastructure and reverse logistics to collect products and materials that have reached their end-of-life.

“Our induction was a huge honour and a wonderful validation of all the hard work, dedication and determination from past and current employees,” said General Manager Nerida Mortlock, who attended the awards night with her team.

Close the Loop’s brand promise of zero waste to landfill is evident throughout the business’ history, as it has focused on its commitment to the elimination of ‘waste’ streams. The team believe there is no such thing as waste, but rather an opportunity to capture and re-use valuable resources in a circular economy thinking and approach.

Partnerships are crucial to Close the Loop, who have linked up with major printer and photocopier manufacturers and with Planet Ark, initiating arguably one of the world’s most successful and enduring product stewardship programs, Cartridges 4 Planet Ark.

Other partners include battery and cosmetic manufacturers, whose products are either returned for re-use, broken down into component parts or turned into a new range of products, such as their innovative TonerPave® product, which is used in partnership with Downer to build 23% lower carbon asphalt roads.

Close the Loop’s long history of research and development has resulted in the business’ expansion into markets in the US and Europe, winning countless awards for innovation and materials recovery and re-use.

Visit: closetheloop.com.au

Hume manufacturing sector generates $12,288.680 million (40.8% of total revenue)

16,714 jobs in Hume’s manufacturing sector (23.5% of total employment)

Source: REMPLAN

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CAPITALISING ON THE BOOMING CARAVAN INDUSTRYThe caravan manufacturing industry’s immense growth over the past decade has seen benefits flow to other businesses, positioned to provide supporting products and services. Raptor Gas Springs is one of these businesses, and has grown to become one of the industry’s major suppliers of parts.

Owner George Korakis started the business producing gas struts and springs in his garage at home. He saw a gap in the market for parts manufacturing and began designing and developing improved products before bringing them to market. One year ago, George and his team of 20 staff moved into a purpose-built factory in Campbellfield.

“I saw a need for certain products in the caravan industry and improvement on those that were already existing in the market. Continuous research and development coupled with competitive pricing became Raptor Gas Springs’ formula for success. Our competitive advantage comes from thinking outside the box and great customer service from my hard working team,” said George.

Servicing the majority of Australia’s caravan industry, Raptor Gas Springs works with a vast majority of Campbellfield’s caravan manufacturers. The business also ships products to manufacturers in Perth, Northern Territory and the US.

We are situated in the hub of Australian caravan manufacturing, surrounded by 90% of the industry. This is incredibly advantageous for our business and we can offer a unique localised service. Our location and reputation means we get a lot of referrals from existing companies and repeat business.

George Korakis

Producing all external materials for caravans, Raptor Gas Springs makes decorative metal elements, tool boxes, storage cases, wheel box liners, boot inserts, LED lighting and more.

The team also create custom products for their clients. Outside of the caravan industry, Raptor Gas Springs works on small military and emergency services contracts.

“A large number of local businesses service the caravan manufacturing industry, which creates a network of specialist skillsets we can work with. We have five welders in the factory and in addition I outsource to two local welding businesses. One of them is moving to be closer to us. We also use local powder coaters and suppliers of products such as locks, hinges and rubber,” said George.

When George first began researching the industry and initial product development, he realised there was very little differentiation between brands and products. This has since evolved and the variation available to customers is incredibly diverse. Raptor Gas Springs was one of the catalysts for this change, importing materials and developing unique parts and styles.

“We started importing checker plate and using it as a finishing material. We created light bars of differing sizes and shapes using our own plastic mould designs and developed sleek designs for tool boxes and storage units. We kept the industry in mind when producing products, rather than creating generic products,” said George.

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Product innovation became Raptor Gas Springs’ point of difference, with the business now considered an industry leader. Caravan shows around Australia feature Raptor Gas Springs’ parts, driving requests from other companies to develop similar products to those recently launched.

“Before each major show we work on developing new ideas and products to put forward. We try to stay ahead of the market. Our policy to achieve this is to develop a minimum of six to ten new products every year. We test everything to make sure the quality is exceptional and the products are durable,” said George.

Although Raptor Gas Springs has only been in its purpose-built factory for one year, the business is searching for an additional factory within Campbellfield for future expansion. New machinery and growing the team are priorities for Raptor Gas Springs, as well as continuing the business’ overall growth.

For more information, phone: (03) 9357 7433

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GROWING BUSINESS WITH LEAN MANUFACTURINGA passionate team at Stainless Steel Associated Fabricators (SSAF), led by Owner and Manager Chris Stacey, is reaping the rewards of implementing lean manufacturing techniques and maintaining a loyal client base.

Based in Sunbury and specialising in the design and manufacture of food grade equipment, stainless steel and sheet metal fabrication, SSAF is committed to delivering best practice and high quality solutions for its clients. Major projects include conveyors and platforms for some of the biggest names in Australasian food processing.

With 25 years in sheet metal fabrication management, Chris sold his previous business in Sunshine and became a consultant for the Australian Stainless Steel Development Association. He sought to set up a new business closer to home in Sunbury and two-and-a-half years ago, Chris formed SSAF.

With a part-time engineer, Chris began drafting and designing projects for clients, while facilitating outsourced production. Due to his reputation as a quality manufacturer, clients would request he manage projects from end-to-end, and SSAF soon brought production in-house.

“Our engineer Brian and I started making bin tippers and small conveyors. We added a tradesman and an apprentice and built the business from there. Now we’ve grown to have a great team of six and we’ve just taken on another apprentice who lives locally in Sunbury.

“My wife has also recently expanded her role in the business, looking after office administration and our ISO 9001 quality management system. I’d like to add a sales estimator and another fabricator to the team,” said Chris.

Previously, Chris’ business offerings were incredibly diverse, completing work for clients across a range of industries, covering aluminium, metal and stainless steel projects.

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“Concentrating on too many areas wasn’t a cost-effective strategy for us or our customers, so with SSAF we planned to specialise in quality stainless steel fabrication for the food industry. We researched and implemented a lot of European and American manufacturing standards and technology.

“Where a single team member used to complete a job end-to-end, we have changed to a production line, with each team member working on designated elements such as cutting, welding or assembly. Our lean manufacturing processes have increased efficiency, thereby reducing costs to our customers and allowing SSAF to be more competitive,” said Chris.

Through continuous improvement of SSAF’s design and internal processes, the business has been able to create more effective solutions for a wide range of end-users. Businesses of all sizes approach SSAF, with different needs, budget constraints and briefs.

After more than 35 years in the industry, the most valuable knowledge I’ve gained is how to assess a client’s specific requirements in order to provide solutions to best suit their needs. We do the right thing by the customer every time. The team are enthusiastic and push the limits of what we can achieve.

Chris Stacey

An impressive client list includes Moe Meats, Vegco, Australian Meat Group, Rhine Ruhr, Goodman Fielder and Signify Casings. SSAF also partners with Victoria’s premier lamb exporter, the Australian Lamb Company, who have been one of Chris’ loyal clients for over 20 years.

“We’re working on a project for the Australian Lamb Company at the moment, manufacturing 450 metres of conveyor system, which required 17 tonnes of stainless steel. We’ve had to extend into space in the neighbouring factory for the project. It’s a great contract for us and we’ve had a fantastic year,” said Chris.

For more information, visit: ssafaustralia.com.au

PLANS BEING TRANSFORMED IN PRODUCTION

BAILEIGH INDUSTRIAL SELECTS TULLAMARINE AS AUSTRALASIAN BASE Baileigh Industrial has recently expanded into Australia, opening its doors in Tullamarine. The US company’s new store delivers innovative metal and woodworking machines to the Australasian market and provides experienced technical advice.

Baileigh’s customers consist of business owners from heavy industry all the way through to the home user. Industrial grade metal fabrication machines, hobbyist machinery and fully automated CNC manufacturing solutions are designed and manufactured by Baileigh in locations around the world.

The dedicated team at Baileigh’s Tullamarine base offers expert advice and solutions for customers to best match their needs. While most of Baileigh’s products are pre-built, the business can also build custom designs to order.

“Customers typically come to us with an issue or job they need help with and we’ll provide them with a solution. We’ll find out what kind of material they’re using, show them how the machines work and select the right solution for their budget. We get a lot of repeat business because we seek the best solution for our customers irrespective of cost. That’s part of our business model,” said Australian Manager Scott Unthank.

The ongoing support of the Baileigh team is greatly appreciated by customers, and the brand has developed a cult following on social media. With almost 2,500,000 likes on Facebook and 500,000 followers on Instagram, Baileigh’s global community actively engage with the brand, sharing their own project photos and videos online. Baileigh encourages the mutually beneficial user-generated content by sharing these photos on their own platforms.

We’re about building community here at Baileigh and a sustainable environment for everyone while we grow. We’re building our business on good service, relationships and high quality, innovative machinery. Scott Unthank

Baileigh has also invested in traditional media, with Jamie Hyneman from MythBusters using one of their machines on his show. The business has partnered with professionals in industries such as drag racing and has advertised through local television in Melbourne.

All Australian staff were trained at the original Baileigh location in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, by founder Stephan Nordstrom. The Australian arm of the business joined Baileigh’s global network of stores, including those in the US, Germany and the UK.

The facility supports distribution for all of Australasia, with distributors in Western Australia and Queensland, and plans to grow the network to New Zealand, New South Wales and South Australia.

“Baileigh selected Melbourne as its Australasian base because it’s ideal for logistics. We ship a lot of freight by sea and Hume City is well-positioned with key roads in Tullamarine. The proximity to the airport was the final deciding factor for urgent freight deliveries.

We use local logistics companies and we’ve teamed up with a local industrial electrician to offer extra support for our customers. Hume City Council were very supportive of Baileigh opening in Tullamarine in September 2015. We’ve grown the business significantly since September and our exports are increasing,” said Scott.

For more information, visit: baileigh.com.au

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Australian Cable Assemblies (ACA) specialises in cable processing and manufacturing products primarily for the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) industry.

Working alongside a range of clients including pump and lighting manufacturers, ACA uses their industry experience and knowledge to create effective solutions. ACA’s products include cut, strip and terminated cables as well as plug and cord products.

“We work with Davey and Zodiac on their pumps, as well as a number of lighting and pool and spa manufacturers. We collaborate with companies of all sizes, from large international manufacturers through to smaller businesses, such as tool repairers and switchboard manufacturers,” said ACA Manager Andrew Seirlis.

Andrew’s father Steve Seirlis and two other ex-Burton Cables employees founded ACA in 1989, and were later joined by Steve’s friend Angelo Stella. The pair introduced importing into their business’ capabilities and in 2001 upgraded their infrastructure and processes to strengthen their position as a leader in the industry.

Andrew joined the team after leaving his role in freight forwarding and customs, bringing his skillset to his father’s business. Today Andrew, along with Angelo’s son Sam, is running the business, supplying ACA’s products to both local and international markets. Sam’s sister also joined the ACA team and the small family business considers all members of its tight-knit team to be part of the family. ACA has employed the same ten people within their factory in Campbellfield for over 20 years.

ACA also has a facility on hand in China, with whom they’ve collaborated on projects for over 15 years. With over 300 staff on hand, ACA’s Chinese facility gives the business an edge over its competitors.

Being a small family business in a niche local market, we’re incredibly versatile and we have the added advantage of our Chinese facility. This means we can be both cost-effective and competitively priced. Sam Stella

“Our greatest competition stems from overseas importers who are not necessarily manufacturers. This is where we’re able to differentiate. We’ve got the ability to be both. We can import and also provide Australian support if there are any issues with a product,” said Sam.

The team develops innovative and effective solutions, designing from drawings or specifications as they collaborate with the client’s engineers. Every component is custom-built and ACA’s quality control measures, compliant with Australian Standards, allow them to stand out internationally.

“We’re working with a company in Malaysia on their cable assembly. Their finished product will be sold in Australia and therefore must meet Australian Standards, which our products adhere to. Our high level quality control is an asset to our business,” said Andrew.

ACA also exports directly to South East Asia and their components are present in products exported all over the world to countries including South Africa, Japan, England and the US.

“Our knowledge, service, pricing and agility are our strengths. As a small family business, we don’t have to work with long lead times and we can provide quality service to our customers. We also have the ability to save them time and money using our extensive knowledge,” said Sam.

“Sam and I are planning to travel back to our facility in China to explore further product development opportunities. We’re also aiming to tap into the local caravan industry with a range of components to cater to all their major product requirements. We’re in the ideal position to partner with caravan manufacturers and we’re passionate about increasing our business opportunities,” said Andrew.

The team’s experienced approach and adaptability has been the key to their success for more than 25 years.

For more information, visit: acalimited.com.au

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BRITE SERVICES CELEBRATES 40 YEARS

As an Australian Disability Enterprise (ADE), Broadmeadows’ BRITE Services has a proud history of providing training and employment services to people with a disability, as well as community members experiencing vocational disadvantage.

The not-for-profit organisation encompasses a warehousing and packing division in Brite Pak, a wholesale nursery and herb farm in Brite Plants and the Brite Training and Activity Centre (BTAC).

Brite Pak and Brite Plants incorporate social activities to encourage participation and learning, and the opportunity to develop skills in a supportive environment. Employing over 143 supported employees, Brite Services operates a number of valuable commercial services suitable for small, medium and large businesses. With a commitment to quality and high service standards, Brite Services has partnered with an extensive range of household names, local businesses and councils.

Supporting the local community for 40 years, Brite Services’ core business offerings have shifted and evolved over time to align with commercial opportunities. The facility has grown and adapted over the years and continues to embrace change, with an extension of Brite Clean Pak facilities planned.

The new segregated extension will allow Brite Pak’s experienced team to increase the business’ flexibility and permit jobs to be performed simultaneously. Brite Pak’s fundamental value-add services continue to include a range of finishing tasks, hand kitting, general packaging and assembly.

Brite Services’ qualified management team is committed to working with people with disability in the community.

“The corporate social responsibility benefit is achieved through providing work opportunities to people with a disability. The value for our supported employees is in their social interaction, their pride in employment and connection to their team,” said Alexander Black, Brite Services’ Manager of Sales and Business Development.

A majority of the staff have been with Brite Services for a significant number of years, with some employees working with the organisation for over 40 years.

“I’ve been with Brite for five years now and each day I observe people with a disability rise above and beyond typical expectations people may have. They’re reliable, committed and incredibly passionate about what they do. Everyone enjoys a laugh, socialising and forming friendships,” said Alexander.

For more information, visit: briteind.com.au

BRITE PAK Brite Pak offers a specialised manufacturing and packaging service for its diverse client base. The community-based organisation provides quality service at a value price, effectively assisting clients to achieve their business goals.

Equipped to handle large volumes with flexibility, the Brite Pak team’s experienced approach offers a reliable service, producing quality controlled products irrespective of size or specification within an agreed timeframe.

Brite Pak reinvests its profits back into the organisation, contributing to maintenance and updating facilities. Brite Pak invested in a new 470 square metre warehouse, increasing its logistics and warehousing capabilities.

The planned expansion of Brite Clean Pak’s facilities will allow for the greater capacity and flexibility in the operation of its Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) approved dry goods packaging service, hand-packing and form filling of a range of products including coffee, herbs, teas, confectionery and other foods. Labelling and assembly exercises, such as adding nutrition labels and pre-packing products for export, is another area Brite Pak has specialised in over the past three years.

Brite Plastics manufactures a range of consumer goods plastics such as food packaging. Brite Pak’s loyal customers include Henkel Australia, Kevron, Oates, Bio Living, logistics and freight providers, as well as dairy and chocolate manufacturers.

Brite’s Pak division is able to offer the following services:

• Clean pack – HACCP Certified

• Decanting

• Blister manufacturing

• Packing

• Pick, pack and dispatch

• Assembly

• Labelling

• Food packing

• Third party warehousing

• Shrink wrapping.

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BRITE PLANTS Brite Plants is the wholesale nursery division of Brite Services and is a trusted supplier of plants and herbs of all sizes to clients within the horticulture industry, retail and wholesale nurseries, landscapers, builders and councils.

For 28 years, Brite Plants has offered quality plants from tube stock to established trees and shrubs. Plants are supplied to Hume City Council for citizenship ceremonies, landscaping, the community fruit tree program and special events.

Brite Plants also educates the community, school and specialist groups in their new kitchen garden. The kitchen garden was made possible by a grant from Newman’s Own Foundation, along with funds contributed by Brite Services and the ANZ Staff Foundation.

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“We’re launching into our sustainable gardening and healthy eating project, and we’re starting to broaden our networks and work with groups like Spectrum and Broadmeadows Community Care Unit. We’re also going to be working with school groups to grow food for donation,” said Alexander.

Brite Plants is able to offer:

• Native and indigenous plants and shrubs

• Exotic plant varieties

• Grasses

• Structural plants suitable for landscaping

• Ornamental trees

• Fruit trees

• Hardy trees suitable for streetscaping

• Contract growing

• Consultancy services.

Kelly & Windsor Australia designs, manufactures and markets an exclusive range of bedding accessories made using Australian grown alpaca fleece and specialty natural fibres for the luxury consumer market. With his team of 12 employees, Managing Director Trevor Beuth has created a global consumer brand, expanding into international markets. Kelly & Windsor pioneered the creation of alpaca bedding business and is now recognised as the global leader in this niche market.

“In 2000, I was returning home from a textile fair in Frankfurt and after fifteen years of international textile experience, I was considering the future following the demise of the Australian textile manufacturing industry in the 1990’s. By the time I arrived in Melbourne, Kelly & Windsor was born,” said Trevor.

The Campbellfield business has placed strategic importance on export sales to select Asian markets such as China, Taiwan, Japan and Korea. Trevor plans to grow Kelly & Windsor’s exports by 40% over the next three years, further delving into markets in North America and Europe.

The business has recently incorporated a subsidiary business in the Netherlands, Kelly & Windsor BV, which will significantly expand export opportunities and almost double the business’ size in Campbellfield. Through this expansion, Kelly & Windsor will be able to employ more staff and further increase capabilities.

Visit: kellyandwindsor.com

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Positioned in Sunbury’s thriving O’Shanassy Street, Vietnamese restaurant District 3429 is the creation of restauranteur Ami Tran.

“After successfully opening my first restaurant Green Leaf in Moonee Ponds, I wanted to share good food and create a fun family dining environment in a growing local suburb,” said Ami.

Partnering with Ostara Australia, an employment agency helping people with intellectual disabilities and mental health issues, Ami has been able to access a number of dedicated local employees.

“I have a great team of supporting staff from the front line through to the production group. The team understands my passion to deliver good food and we all share the same drive to produce excellent products and services.

“I aim to be a mentor for my staff and my biggest responsibility is keeping up the positive vibe and motivating the team to perform to the best of their ability. I enjoy seeing staff working well together and customers happy with the food and service that’s provided,” said Ami.

Ami plans to open more eateries in the future, setting up a fun, friendly environment for diners as well as providing more job opportunities for the local community.

“We are not just an eatery, we share cooking tips and ideas for a healthier lifestyle and enjoy connecting with the community through our social media channels,” said Ami.

Visit: district3429.com.au

Steve Morriss, founder of Close the Loop, decided to pursue a career change in 2015. As a ‘foodie’ with a passion for sustainability, he chose to tackle the issue of food waste with new business Circular Food™.

“I undertook a lot of research and spoke to lots of people I respect, and it quickly became obvious to me that food waste was one of the biggest hurdles to sustainability in Australia. In late 2015 I was researching all current technologies related to collecting and recycling food waste. The most natural, and thereforemost logical technology to me was vermiculture – worm farming,” said Steve.

While researching the Australian vermiculture industry, Steve came into contact with Dave Wyatt’s business Vermicrobe International.

“I called to enquire about a worm farm, and ended up buying the business. As it turned out, Dave shared the same vision for vermiculture as I did – to build the ‘Worm farm of the future’ as a food recycling and organic fertiliser production system. This model could be duplicated in partnership with local government around the country creating new jobs and improving soil health,” said Steve.

As CEO, Steve supports a talented team with a short term goal to produce the highest quality organic fertilisers in Australia. Other plans include commercialising their innovative ideas currently in development, such as extracting high value lectin from worm casting’s for medicinal uses.

Visit: circularfood.com

TREVORBEUTH MORRISS

STEVE

HUME CITY COUNCIL ECONOMIC UPDATE / 19

3.5%

2.5%

3.6%

1.9%

3.1%

HUME CITY SNAPSHOT

June Quarter 2016 Attwood 1,051

Broadmeadows/Jacana 5,093

Bulla/Wildwood/Clarkefield/Yuroke 427

Campbellfield/Fawkner 1,724

Craigieburn 15,395

Dallas/Coolaroo 3,275

Gladstone Park 3,242

Greenvale 4,694

Kalkallo 47

Meadow Heights 4,618

Mickleham 852

Oaklands Junction 155

Roxburgh Park 5,764

Sunbury/Diggers Rest 13,842

Tullamarine/Melbourne Airport/Keilor 3,039

Westmeadows 2,338

Hume City 65,556

No. of Residential Properties by Precinct

Source: Hume City Council

Facts at a Glance

Weather Information

Average Minimum Daily Temperature (°C)

Average Maximum Daily Temperature (°C)

Average Daily Rainfall (mm)

Total Rainfall for the Quarter (mm)

2015 2016

7.6

16.7

0.9

83.0

9.3

18.1

1.5

140.8

June Quarter

Source: Bureau of Meteorology Note: Weather information recorded at Melbourne Airport monitoring station.

Domestic/Residential

Commercial/Retail

Industrial

Other

Total

Hume City

No. of Building Permits

Value of Building Work ($’000)

983

65

11

23

1,082

$200,859

$139,090

$42,293

$27,618

$409,859

No. of Building Permits

Value of Building Work ($’000)

Metropolitan Melbourne

17,791

2,163

158

774

20,886

$5,439,235

$1,506,006

$137,725

$668,788

$7,751,754

Value of Building Work

% of Metropolitan MelbourneBuilding Work

June Quarter 2016

Source: Victorian Building Authority

The value of all building works in Hume City during the three months to June 2016 was $409.9 million, representing 5.3% of the value of all building works in the Melbourne Metropolitan area. Domestic/Residential works amounted to $200.9 million and Commercial/Retail works $139.1 million. A total of 1,082 building permits were issued in Hume City in the three months to June 2016, 5.2% of the Melbourne Metropolitan total.

3.7%

9.2%

30.7%

4.1%

5.3%

No. of Building Permits

5.5%

3.0%

7.0%

3.0%

5.2%

June Quarter 2016 Total number of Residential Properties in Hume 65,556

Number of Residential Lots Released 937

Number of Planning Permit Applications 303

Consumer Price Index, Melbourne (% change from previous quarter) 0.4%

March Quarter 2016 Number of Property Sales 764

Hume City Unemployment Rate (%) 9.1%

COMMERCIAL/RETAIL IMPROVEDno. of sales median price

2,500,000

2,000,000

1,500,000

1,000,000

500,000

0

25

20

15

10

5

0

9 8

6

12

HUME CITY COUNCIL ECONOMIC UPDATE / 20

WasteMedian Weekly Rent

Domestic Waste Collection

- Total waste collected (tonnes)

- Kilograms per household per week (kg)

Waste weighed at Council landfills (tonnes)

Region

Hume City

North West Melbourne

Metro Melbourne

2015

2015

Mar 2015 Mar 2015Mar 2016 Mar 20162016

2016

10,652

12.7

9,393

$300

$410

$390

$325

$350

$360

June Quarter3 bedroom house 2 bedroom flat

Source: Hume City Council Source: Department of Health & Human Services

10,800

12.4

8,274

$300

$430

$400

$340

$360

$380

International Air Traffic

Melbourne Airport

Passengers (no.)

Freight (tonnes)

Aircraft Movements (no.)

2,435,310

72,849

11,422

March Quarter

Source: Air Transport Statistics – International Airlines, Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport & Regional Economics

2,203,105

74,527

10,497

200

250

300

350

400

150

100

50

0

400

500

600

700

800

900

1,000

300

200

100

0

Property Sales

RESIDENTIAL VACANT

RESIDENTIAL IMPROVED

Source: Hume City Council

INDUSTRIAL VACANT

500,000

600,000

700,000

400,000

300,000

200,000

100,000

0

no. of sales median price

800,000

700,000

600,000

500,000

400,000

300,000

200,000

100,000

0

no. of sales median price

800,000

700,000

600,000

500,000

400,000

300,000

200,000

100,000

0

no. of sales median price

40

50

60

70

80

30

20

10

0

INDUSTRIAL IMPROVED

800,000

700,000

600,000

500,000

400,000

300,000

200,000

100,000

0

no. of sales median price

142

330

685

690

797

13

1413

11

61

44

280

161

172

COMMERCIAL/RETAIL VACANT

1

2 800,000

700,000

600,000

500,000

400,000

300,000

200,000

100,000

0 0

no. of sales median price

DEC 15

DEC 15

MAR 15

MAR 15

MAR 16

MAR 16

JUN 15

JUN 15

SEP 15

SEP 15

53

25

20

15

10

5

0

1

DEC 15

MAR 15

MAR 16

JUN 15

SEP 15

DEC 15

MAR 15

MAR 16

JUN 15

SEP 15

10

45

27

DEC 15

DEC 15

MAR 15

MAR 15

MAR 16

MAR 16

JUN 15

JUN 15

SEP 15

SEP 15

576

973

KEY - no. of sales - median price

14

HUME CITY COUNCIL ECONOMIC UPDATE / 21

UPCOMING EVENTSNORTHERN BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENT AWARDSWhen: Thursday 1 September 2016Time: 6:45am – 9:00amWhere: Mantra Bell City, 205 Bell Street, PrestonRegister: www.nbaa.com.au or call 9479 3339 SMALL BUSINESS CLINIC BROADMEADOWSWhen: Tuesday 13 September 2016Time: 10:00am – 3:00pmWhere: Hume City Council Office, BroadmeadowsRegister: www.sbms.org.au or call 9205 2835 SMALL BUSINESS BUS CAMPBELLFIELDWhen: Thursday 22 September 2016Time: 10:00am – 4:00pmWhere: Corner Barry Road & Dunstan Parade, CampbellfieldRegister: business.vic.gov.au/sbb or call 9205 2835 TAX ESSENTIALS FOR SMALL BUSINESSWhen: Tuesday 11 October 2016Time: 9:00am – 12:00pmWhere: Hume Global Learning Centre Broadmeadows, 1093 Pascoe Vale Road, BroadmeadowsRegister: email kellyc@hume.vic.gov.au or call 9205 2835

SMALL BUSINESS CLINIC - SUNBURYWhen: Tuesday 11 October 2016Time: 10:00am – 3:00pmWhere: Hume City Council Customer Service Centre, 40 Macedon Street, SunburyRegister: www.sbms.org.au or call 9205 2835

RECORD KEEPING FOR SMALL BUSINESSWhen: Monday 17 October 2016Time: 9:00am – 12:00pmWhere: Hume Global Learning Centre Broadmeadows, 1093 Pascoe Vale Road, BroadmeadowsRegister: email kellyc@hume.vic.gov.au or call 9205 2835 SMALL BUSINESS CLINIC - CRAIGIEBURNWhen: Tuesday 8 November 2016Time: 10:00am – 3:00pmWhere: Hume Global Learning Centre Craigieburn, 75-95 Central Park Ave, CraigieburnRegister: www.sbms.org.au or call 9205 2835 HUME BUSINESS BREAKFAST: GUEST SPEAKER,GREG MEDCRAFT - CHAIR ASIC When: Friday 18 November 2016Time: 7:00am – 9:00amWhere: Aitken Hill Conference Centre, YurokeRegister: humebusinessbreakfast.eventbrite.com.au NORTHERN BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS - GRAND FINALEWhen: Thursday 1 December 2016Time: 6:45am – 9:00amWhere: Mantra Bell City, 205 Bell Street, PrestonRegister: www.nbaa.com.au or call 9479 3339