Success stories

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Success Stories

Australian baby skin care succeeds in China using e-commerce 11 May 2012: Australian baby skin care brand MEIMEI is having success in China using e-commerce, a retailing concept that did not exist in the country a number of years ago.

Positive prognosis for Sonic Healthcare 9 May 2012: Sonic Healthcare is now one of the world’s largest medical diagnostics companies. It supplies laboratory and radiology services through hundreds of laboratories, clinics and primary care centres, as well as thousands of collection centres.

'The German way' finds a happy home in Australia 11 Apr 2012: Why Fuchs Lubricants, one of the world’s leading niche manufacturers, is upgrading its infrastructure in Australia.

From Melbourne to Shanghai - auto manufacturer builds a base in Asia 17 Jan 2012: For the past decade, Australian automotive manufacturer, MtM, has sought new opportunities to supply quality components in the world’s largest automotive markets.

Carl Zeiss Vision shares Australian research vision 3 Nov 2011: The German optical lens manufacturer is using Australian innovation to both improve the vision of myopia sufferers, and to slow the progression of the condition.

SGS is invested in Australia’s success 31 Oct 2011: For Swiss-based organisation, SGS, Australia’s diverse and thriving economy means decades of opportunity and unlimited space to grow.

IBM chooses Australia for research and development laboratory 25 Oct 2011: IBM’s Research and Development – Australia lab will be the company’s first laboratory combining research and development in a single organisation.

Better Place selects Australia as a priority market for zero-emissions transport 23 Sep 2011: Since the first electric car was built in 1835, manufacturers have struggled to solve its biggest problem: an affordable battery that lasts. Now, with improvements to lithium-ion batteries and capacity improving each year, mass electric-powered transportation is finally within reach. One international company – already far advanced down this road – has brought its technology and business model to Australia to demonstrate that the electric car is an affordable, convenient and attractive option fo ...

Australian manufacturer drives innovation for Chinese automaker 25 Aug 2011: When Chinese motor vehicle manufacturer, Geely Holding Group, sought to strengthen its position in the global automotive industry it turned to an Australian company to provide the technological advantage it needed.

Toga Hospitality charms Germany – one hotel at a time 9 Aug 2011: How an Australian company and its distinct accommodation style is winning a loyal following in northern Europe.

Gujarat NRE builds a future on Australian mines 8 Aug 2011: When the Indian resources company Gujarat NRE Coke Ltd (GNCL) sought to secure its supplies of coking coal, it turned to Australia to supply the raw materials and expertise it needed.

Australia signs automotive technology agreement with South Korea 28 Jul 2011: Australia’s AutoCRC (Cooperative Research Centre for Advanced Automotive Technology) has entered a joint technology research and education program with South Korea’s Kookmin University. AutoCRC is Australia’s centre for coordination for automotive research, development, commercialisation, education and international engagement.

Australian termite management solution for Brunei 28 Jul 2011: After close collaborative work with Austrade, Termicam Australia (Termicam Pty Ltd) opened an office in Brunei Darussalam recently. Termicam is a Melbourne-based company that has developed a new technology to detect termites in houses and buildings. Termicam’s use of state of the art thermal imaging offers a fast, non-destructive and environmentally-friendly method of successfully locating termite infestations.

Australian investment pays for Credit Suisse 18 Jul 2011: Why the Swiss banking giant brought its wealth management expertise to Australia.

EADS looking to take Australian innovation onboard future flights 13 Jul 2011: One of the world’s leading aircraft manufacturers explains Australia’s potential role in its next generation of passenger planes.

Australian food safety record attracts Korean food giant 11 Jul 2011: The Australian food industry has long been recognised as one of the world’s best for food safety and food quality. That same reputation is attracting the world’s leading food production companies to invest in the Australian market.

Australian software lab drives innovation at Citrix 8 Jul 2011: US software technology company Citrix Systems entered the Australian market in 1997 by buying one of its existing Australian distributors, Datapac Australasia. To Citrix’s delight, it got more than it bargained for.

Australia: a key hub in State Street’s global network 7 Jul 2011: Since arriving in Sydney in the mid-1980s, the global financial services firm State Street has watched the Australian financial services sector evolve to become one of the most dynamic and fastest growing markets in the world and its Sydney operation become a strong regional hub and centre of excellence.

Auto innovator carves out niche in Asian markets 5 Jul 2011: An Australian brake testing company, in only a few years, has begun to capture significant commercial opportunities in key Asian markets.

Dutch banking giant sees Australia as central to its future 29 Jun 2011: Rabobank Australia & New Zealand CEO, Mr Thos Gieskes talks about the bank's growth in Australia, as it positions itself to capitalise on Australia’s comparative advantages in quality food production.