Congratulations to the 62nd Australian Export Awards winners!

Now in its 62nd year, the Australian Export Awards is one of the country’s most prestigious and longest-running business awards programs. Since 1963, it has recognised the contributions of more than 2,000 Australian businesses that have achieved international success in a broad range of sectors.

Senator the Hon. Don Farrell, Minister for Trade and Tourism, said this year’s export award winners showcase the very best of our export community.

“I congratulate all winners across the 13 categories and recognise the 88 outstanding national finalists who are winners in their home state or territory.

The calibre of finalists this year was exceptional, collectively employing more than 24,300 people and generating more than $7.8 billion in export earnings in the last financial year. Over half of this year’s finalists are small businesses with an annual turnover of less than $10 million.

These businesses contribute to our shared economic success and prosperity, both in our local communities and the broader economy, for the benefit of all Australians.”

At the awards, Australian Made Campaign Chief Executive Ben Lazzaro presented the Manufacturing and Advanced Materials Award to TNA Solutions, a global food processing and packaging manufacturer.

On receiving the prestigious award, TNA’s Managing Director and Co-founder, Alf Taylor, said TNA Solutions takes great pride in bringing Australian manufacturing to the world.

Australian Made Chief Executive Ben Lazzaro and TNA Solutions, winner of the Manufacturing and Advanced Materials Award

Australian Made licensee Royal Poly Products was the joint winner of the Emerging Exporter award. The family-owned business is Australia’s first Pipeline Inspection Gauge (known in the industry as a pig) manufacturer.

Royal Poly Products developed its first commercially viable product less than 3 years ago and only started exporting in 2023. In the past year, the company achieved revenue growth of more than 100%.

Director at Royal Poly Products Sahil Thathu said, “As Australia’s first manufacturer of locally made pipeline pigs, we leverage our engineering expertise to deliver tailored solutions.”

Royal Poly Products, joint winner of the Emerging Exporter Award

Australian Made licensee Care Essentials won the Regional Exporter award for the second year in a row, recognised for its commitment to delivering Australian-made medical solutions to a global market.

Care Essentials manufactures top-tier medical personal protective equipment (PPE) such as N95/P2 medical respirators, surgical masks, and sterilisation wraps used widely in hospitals.

Care Essentials Managing Director Abhay Sinha said, “It’s possible for Australian manufacturing in the medical device industry to not only survive, but thrive.”

Care Essentials, winner of the Regional Exporter Award

This year marks the 25th consecutive year that Australian Made has proudly sponsored the Manufacturing category of this prestigious Awards program.

Several Australian Made licensees were nominated for this year’s awards, including Advatek Lighting, HiveIQ, SDI Limited, Australian Blue Cypress, REDARC, Lightning Protection International and Clean & Pure.

For the full list of winners, please visit the Australian Export Awards.