Keeping business in Australia a dream outcome for A.H. Beard and its $75,000 mattresses
A.H. Beard, which has been a family-owned business since it was founded in 1899, has refused to buckle to the trend of offshore manufacturing.
“Proudly made in Australia”: Jo Mercer’s Matilda Life opens first bricks-and-mortar store in Melbourne
Mercer says Matilda Life’s customers were excited to support a business that backs local manufacturing and love the ‘touch and feel’ shopping experience after two years of the pandemic.
Thongs Australia saw a gap in the market and has now sold more than 50,000 pairs of Australian-made thongs
The Australian lifestyle is synonymous with thongs and beach culture, so when Scott Jungwirth discovered no Australian-made thongs exist, he and two business partners decided to step up and fill the void.
Whoever wins the election needs to fix Australia’s manufacturing sector. Here’s how they can do it
A coordinated and targeted national industry policy on manufacturing needs to favour long-term planning over a short-term, scattergun approach.
Jo Mercer launches Matilda Life with a bold vision for Australian-made products
Matilda Life is “100% committed” to manufacturing all its products in Australia and co-founder Jo Mercer says it’s a commitment that won’t waiver.
Why Aussie baby formula brand Mumamoo is celebrating the first-ever Australian Made Week
The first-ever Australian Made Week launched yesterday, encouraging shoppers to buy one extra locally made product each week for the next year.
Australian-made paper purchases drop across government departments, a move that “undermines a COVID-19 economic recovery”
The union representing Australia’s paper industry has complained about a 30% decrease in local paper purchases by the federal government during COVID-19.
What’s your most important takeaway from 2020? Ten entrepreneurs weigh in
From Dean Salakas and Andrea Kowalski to Kate Vandermeer and Lucy Cole, we asked 10 entrepreneurs for their top takeaway from 2020.
“Don’t be duped”: Europe’s top bed-in-a-box brand founder speaks up on how the Aussie sleep market is changing rapidly
Founder of Emma Sleep Australia Benjamin Quiroga-Rivera says brands must think outside of the box when entering the Australian market.
Can Australian-made products compete on price?
A recent Roy Morgan poll shows 89% of Australians believe more products should be manufactured in Australia.
Homegrown marketplace Buy Aussie Now launches to support thousands of Australian-owned businesses
More than 2000 Australian businesses have already signed up to be part of Buy Aussie Now, a new online marketplace designed to showcase locally owned and made products.
EBay launches ‘Australian Made’ section as consumers flock to support local businesses
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a surge in EBay customers seeking locally made products, reflecting a growing interest in self-reliance.
