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Globally competitive, diverse and innovative
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The Australian automotive manufacturing industry is a global player, producing quality vehicles and components that are in use all over the world. Australia is one of only 13 nations in the world with the capability to produce a car from concept to delivery. Australian companies have the innovative approach and proven expertise to partner with you in the delivery of quality automotive products and services. This industry capability statement provides an overview of Australian capability in the automotive industry, including examples of some of the many Australian companies with specialist expertise.
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Talk to your local Austrade representative for more tailored advice and information on connecting and partnering with the Australian automotive industry.
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The Australian automotive industry is globally integrated and competitive, exporting vehicles and components to the world. There are three major vehicle manufacturers in Australia, along with a diverse group of components suppliers, specialist vehicle manufacturers and training, testing and research organisations. Australian-designed cars are made by local producers: • Holden (a subsidiary of General Motors) • Toyota Australia • Ford Australia. The Australian automotive industry is capable of taking a vehicle, its component systems and sub-systems, from a design concept through manufacture, to safety and durability testing, to final delivery, whole-of-life service and materials recycling.
Australia designs, engineers and manufactures a complete range of automotive components including body and chassis systems, electrical and control systems, drivelines, interiors and aftermarket accessories.
For their global customers, Australian companies can bring expertise in product and systems design, engineering services, research and development, logistics, safety, product reliability and innovative systems.
Businesses engaged in component production are globally competitive; a wide range of components and aftermarket products is exported internationally. Australian components suppliers are building international business relationships through technical and licensing agreements and investing in manufacturing facilities in India, Thailand, Indonesia, China and Malaysia.
With a skilled workforce, productive business culture and sophisticated intellectual property protection, manufacturers and their suppliers are able to develop innovative and future vehicle product solutions using sophisticated technology.
The advanced components supply base is supported by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and Australia’s Automotive Cooperative Research Centre (autoCRC), plus numerous university and manufacturing research partners who offer technology solutions to vehicle manufacturers and their suppliers. This research strength leads to innovative new products, processes and technologies.
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The Australian automotive manufacturing industry comprises three major vehicle manufacturers – Toyota, GM Holden and Ford – and over 200 component, tooling, design and engineering firms. Australia’s automotive exports in 2012 were A$3.7 billion, including A$2 billion in motor vehicle exports and A$1.6 billion in automotive component exports. Australian automotive aftermarket manufacturers produce a comprehensive range of high-quality parts, accessories, tools and equipment for all categories of vehicles. The industry exports over A$600 million of equipment annually. The automotive industry is a key manufacturing sector in Australia, with over 50,000 people (November 2012) employed by the three local vehicle manufacturers and related components manufacturers. It is a wide-ranging industry, involving vehicle assembly, component and engine manufacture and distribution, retailers, servicing, logistics and transport.
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The Australian automotive industry invests heavily in research and development, with A$694 million spent in 2010-11. This focus on innovative technology development is underpinned by strong government support and world-class research organisations, including the CSIRO and the autoCRC. Motor vehicle exports Toyota, GM Holden and Ford all produce passenger motor vehicles in Australia. Australian-built sedans are sold in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen. Australian-made passenger cars are also exported to the United States, South Pacific, New Zealand, Thailand and South Africa. In 2012, Toyota Australia exported its one millionth vehicle, Ford Australia exported its ‘Territory’ SUV to Thailand and GM Holden supplied police vehicles to fleets in North America.
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Automotive component exports Major automotive component export destinations include the United States, New Zealand, Korea, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, the United Arab Emirates and Japan.
• e ngines and components to South Korea, China, Malaysia, Thailand, Japan and Europe
• a ftermarket lifestyle and vehicle performance products to USA, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region
• brake components to Thailand
• d esign and engineering services to offshore affiliates and OEM customers in China, India, Europe, the United States and the Asia-Pacific region.
• c ompressed natural gas (CNG) kits to OEMs in India
Australian companies are part of global supply chains and are competing successfully in a global marketplace. Some examples of international exports of Australian components include:
• mirrors to North America and Japan • g earshifts and lighting products to the Asia-Pacific region
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The Australian automotive industry has strong capabilities in advanced and future vehicle technologies for hybrids, EVs and alternate fuels, research and development, design and engineering, product and process development and advanced manufacturing. These capabilities are supported by a solid commitment to innovation and quality engineering. Australia has a strong and competitive automotive manufacturing base, and includes over 200 specialist automotive component firms with expertise in a wide range of technologies and materials.
Technology innovation The Australian automotive industry has developed world leading expertise in components, systems and vehicle design, research and development and testing. Many of the firms that provide these skills have facilities and services available for use by international companies. This expertise is valuable to emerging suppliers in Asia that are seeking business partners or opportunities and looking for a commercial edge in the Asia-Pacific region. Australian firms can assist growing businesses with product development by drawing on decades of experience in a highly competitive and open automotive market. Australia has strong capabilities in design, management, safety, reliability, logistics infrastructure, workforce, productive business culture, customer relationships, innovative systems, sophisticated IP protection and research and development. Utilisation of these capabilities can position companies for international operations with high quality value-add at a competitive price.
Australia also has expertise in ‘green car’ technologies and products in areas of lightweight materials and alternate fuels, to reduce vehicle weight and emissions. In the emerging area of electric vehicles, in 2012 the EV Engineering project (a collaborative venture between leading Australian automotive suppliers) converted a fleet of locally manufactured Holden Commodore passenger cars to proof-of-concept fully electric vehicles. This project demonstrated the technical viability and attractiveness to customers of a full-size electric car. Technologies used in the project are scalable for future mass production development.
Visit accessautoaustralia.com and aaaa.com.au to view a sample of the capabilities of over 200 automotive parts and 100 aftermarket export companies. Contact your local Austrade representative for assistance with connecting with the Australian businesses that best suit your requirements.
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autoCRC revs up research Case study: technology innovation autoCRC is Australia’s automotive research and business excellence centre, established in 2005 and funded by the Australian Government, industry and research partners. This cooperative research centre (CRC) focuses on collaborative R&D in defined research themes, human capital development (skills, increased capability and education activities) and supplier business sustainability. autoCRC can assist companies with research needs by providing a range of services including researcher matching, project management, IP capture, and staff development. Industry-led projects and activities ensure that the CRC’s work is focused on the needs of the Australian automotive industry while recognising that opportunity is often now found with overseas partners and in overseas markets. autoCRC has built strong relationships with Asian partners in China, Thailand and Malaysia, providing benefits for both Australian suppliers and researchers with international companies. These relationships have resulted in a number of successful projects.
For example, a collaborative partnership between autoCRC, The University of South Australia and SMR Automotive Australia resulted in an innovative hard-coated plastic automotive mirror. Nanoengineered thin film coating systems were used to produce a mirror that is lightweight, strong and safer than glass. The mirror is now exported to the lucrative US automotive market. Thai company Sammitr Motors Manufacturing established a research development office in Melbourne’s Victorian Centre for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing technology incubator centre. Projects include a novel alternative fuel trailer and logistics system developed by Sammitr which represents an opportunity for companies to improve their productivity using natural gas, Australia’s most plentiful fuel resource. autoCRC has a close working relationship with the Malaysia Automotive Institute. Research to date is focusing on design improvement for injection moulding, high strength steel forming for automotive parts, injection mould design and process improvement. The tools created by autoCRC will be used by Australian and Malaysian suppliers to optimise product and tool design.
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Case study: technology innovation Romteck PTM (RPTM) has designed, tested and exported its innovative technologies and services to Thailand and Malaysia and is now making inroads into China. The company develops special testing systems for automotive components, specialising in brake systems. RPTM also provides testing services, equipment, and training and consultancy services. RPTM recognised the desire of Thai automotive component manufacturers to break away from their dependency on the Japanese industry and find alternative customers and markets. In January 2011, with their first Thai customer, RPTM secured a Memorandum of Understanding for a five-year plan with orders for technical services and testing equipment, wholly designed and manufactured by RPTM in Australia.
Proton Automobile's contract with RPTM saw a group of Malaysian engineers visit RPTM’s high-tech facilities for advanced technical training. RPTM has also established a relationship with SIRIM. An agreement has been signed with SIRIM that seeks to form a joint enterprise in Malaysia using RPTM’s services in Australia as a model for a testing laboratory in Kuala Lumpur. With firm interest shown by Chinese auto companies in acquiring knowledge about Western automobile R&D practice and technologies, RPTM submitted a proposal to a Chinese auto maker for the establishment of a commercial testing laboratory – involving 80 per cent investment from the Chinese firm. Over the next few years, China will be RPTM’s focus for potential joint ventures involving the transfer of technology with local auto producers. For India and SouthEast Asian markets, RPTM will provide testing and knowledge-based services with equipment sales tailored to an end-user technical environment.
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Photo courtesy of Romteck PTM (RPTM)
Romteck speeds into Asia
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Engineering and manufacturing Australia's stable economy and business climate, along with the availability of materials, staff and research institutions, has attracted many multinational companies to establish an Australian base to service the Asia-Pacific region. Australia has a wide diversity of manufacturing capability, much of which has grown from an innovation culture – we do more with less. Product development services include CAD, CAM, CAE, prototype builds, vehicle development, studio facilities, show car development, production equipment, special purpose equipment, gauging, fixtures and project engineering.
Components manufacturers have vertically integrated manufacturing processes, backed by the highest levels of quality systems – ISO 9000 series, TS16949 and ISO 14000 certification. Australian firms are known as dependable, competitive and innovative business partners. These attributes are attained by the application of advanced technologies and intellectual property enabling value to be added throughout the entire concept, design and manufacturing process. Companies supplying the automotive sector are often diversified, using their expertise to manufacture and supply goods to many industries, including heavy haulage, rail transport, defence, marine and bio-medical sectors for domestic and global markets.
Visit accessautoaustralia.com and aaaa.com.au to view a sample of the capabilities of over 200 automotive parts and 100 aftermarket export companies. Contact your local Austrade representative for assistance with connecting with the Australian businesses that best suit your requirements.
Many companies have their own R&D centres which include climatic test chambers and advanced NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) testing and research. All component suppliers undertake product prototyping and design development. Specialist engineering services include homologation, vehicle testing for crashworthiness, climate and durability and NVH testing.
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Case study: engineering and manufacturing MHG Asia Pacific is part of the MH Group of companies, a privately owned, diversified group of businesses founded in 1970. The MH Group commenced manufacturing in 1975 to produce exterior decorative products for the automotive aftermarket. In 1977 they commenced production of Australia’s first injection-moulded motorcycle helmets. In the same year, they won their first Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) contract to supply body side mouldings for Chrysler Australia.
In 2009, MHG Asia Pacific acquired the automotive glass operations of CSR Limited to become the sole manufacturer of OEM automotive glass in Australia. In 2012 MHG Asia Pacific established a manufacturing plant in Rayong, Thailand incorporating a fully robotic, world-leading automotive paint line. Today, MHG Asia Pacific has operations in Australia and Thailand and employs more than 280 staff in the Asia-Pacific region.
Over the ensuing 35 years, MHG Asia Pacific has developed the reputation as a leading tier-one OEM supplier to the automotive industry.
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MH Group wins OEM customers
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Body, chassis and drivetrain Body, chassis and drivetrain components include body panels, bumpers, doors, windows, brakes and braking systems, engine components and parts, engine oil systems, exhaust systems, fuel supply systems, suspension and steering systems, transmission systems, wheels and tyre parts. Within these parts groupings, individual capabilities include pressed metal components and sub-assemblies, decorative plastics, windscreens and automotive glass, exterior innovative coatings and painting solutions.
Powertrain engineering capabilities are in automotive engine design and analysis, engine and vehicle calibration, test cell and vehicle dynamometers, engine fuel system application, engine management system design and development, alternate fuels (LPG, CNG, ethanol, biodiesel) testing, environmental consulting and advanced metrology and technician facilities.
Visit accessautoaustralia.com and aaaa.com.au to view a sample of the capabilities of over 200 automotive parts and 100 aftermarket export companies. Contact your local Austrade representative for assistance with connecting with the Australian businesses that best suit your requirements.
Lightweight products have been developed for braking technologies, seating, wheels, body panels, engine and drivetrain components.
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Case study: body, chassis and drivetrain Australian automotive manufacturer MtM has been a supplier of high-quality automotive components to the Australian industry for over 30 years. Ford, GM Holden and Toyota utilise a wide variety of MtM products including door-checks, automatic gearshift assemblies, interior and exterior doorhandles and park brake assemblies. For the past decade MtM has sought new opportunities to supply quality components in the world’s largest automotive markets. The company’s first international success came with expansion into the mature North American market. After almost 15 years, MtM now operates a successful warehouse and sales office in the US. With an eye on Asia’s growth markets, and with support from Austrade, the Victorian Government and other partners, MtM has developed new relationships in China, Thailand, India and Malaysia.
MtM established its own company in China to deliver door check and gear shifter technology from a local base. Shanghai-based MtM Autoparts was established in late 2008 and recently achieved technical certification [TS16949] ensuring the quality of its products in Chinese markets. With the onus now on product demonstration, MtM Autoparts has begun the small-scale manufacture of door checks. In 2011, MtM established commercial relationships in both India and Malaysia. In India, the company’s automatic gear shifts have been used by Mahindra & Mahindra in the manufacture of a Sports Utility Vehicle planned for export to the US. Whilst in Malaysia, MtM established a Technical Agreement with resident manufacturer, Proreka. Working on behalf of MtM, Proreka markets MtM’s door check and gear shifter technology throughout the country. In the long term, MtM hopes to replicate its strategy in other parts of Asia.
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MtM builds a base in Asia
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Electrical, controls and interiors Australia has capability across audio and visual devices, charging systems, electrical supply, gauges/ instrumentation, lighting and signalling, sensors, starting systems, switch systems, wiring harness design and manufacture. Interior systems expertise includes design and manufacture of flooring and components, seating and interior trim, noise suppression, HVAC (heating, ventilation and air-conditioning), cockpit modules and instrument cluster assemblies and controls.
Visit accessautoaustralia.com and aaaa.com.au to view a sample of the capabilities of over 200 automotive parts and 100 aftermarket export companies. Contact your local Austrade representative for assistance with connecting with the Australian businesses that best suit your requirements.
Australian suppliers are known for the design and manufacture of innovative yet competitive automotive seating and interior solutions for emerging markets, along with niche, high value-added products for developed markets.
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Aftermarket
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The automotive aftermarket industry is concerned with non-original equipment manufacturing, re-manufacturing, wholesaling, distribution and retailing of vehicle parts, accessories, tools, equipment and services.
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Australia has a reputation as a source of high-quality innovative aftermarket parts and accessories, including: • 4x4 parts and accessories • p erformance, racing and tuning parts and accessories • lamps and lighting • brake components • filters • suspension products • wheels.
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Australia’s aftermarket component manufacturers are known for their flexibility, ability to handle small volume production runs, exploitation of niches in the aftermarket sector and being attuned to current trends. Australia’s automotive aftermarket manufacturers produce for the global market, designing and delivering products to markets in north Asia, the United States, Europe and the Middle East. Many also supply their product to passenger motor vehicle manufacturers as original equipment fitment.
Visit accessautoaustralia.com and aaaa.com.au to view a sample of the capabilities of over 200 automotive parts and 100 aftermarket export companies. Contact your local Austrade representative for assistance with connecting with the Australian businesses that best suit your requirements.
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Pedders earns its place in automotive heartland Case study: aftermarket Australian automotive suspension company Pedders has translated Australia’s unique conditions into a competitive advantage, taking its products and expertise to the world, including the automotive industry’s heartland – the USA. Founded in 1950 as a small welding business, three generations of the Pedder family have steered the company’s growth to manufacture, distribute and install its automotive suspension products in Australia. Pedders' 116 outlets include franchised and company owned stores and authorised dealers. Pedders also exports to Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, Kenya, Tanzania, China, South Africa, Malaysia, Japan, New Zealand and many Middle Eastern regions.
The company’s US presence has meant that products could be marketed through warehouse distributors, as well as individual outlets in the US, with orders fulfilled from products stocked in-market from their warehouse in Texas. Pedders has tailored its product line to international markets. Designed, built, researched and tested in some of Australia’s harshest conditions, the company believes this makes its products superior to market competitors. Pedders has also developed specialist off-road original equipment and lowered vehicle applications especially for overseas markets.
Pedders currently has 80 dealers in the US and is now working with major distributors to continue expansion. With the growth of the business assured, the company established US representation in 2005, forming Pedders USA.
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Australia’s vocational training sector is recognised in the Asia-Pacific region as a provider of exceptional targeted training. A broad range of industry-led education programs and courses has helped Australia develop an international reputation for equipping students with the knowledge and skills to succeed in the global automotive industry.
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Industry links are fundamental to the success of Australia’s education and training system. In the automotive industry, programs are designed to offer practical and relevant skills across the industry’s two distinct sectors – the manufacturing sector and the retail, services and repair sector.
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Addressing human capital development is a growing concern in many countries, including Australia. As the world’s vehicle fleet continues to expand, developing a strong workforce is of increasing importance. Overcoming challenges and taking advantage of emerging technologies and trends is a key priority. Australia’s education and training institutions provide a range of solutions to meet the needs of workforce development within the automotive industry.
Contact your local Austrade representative for assistance with connecting with the Australian education and training providers that best suit your requirements. Request a copy of Automotive Education: Australian Capabilities for more detailed information about Australia’s automotive education and training capabilities.
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Kangan Institute teaches automotive excellence Case study: education and training With more than 40,000 enrolments every year, Melbourne-based Kangan Institute is one of Australia’s leading automotive training providers, with nationallyaccredited programs delivered at its state-of-the-art Automotive Centre of Excellence (ACE). Featuring cutting-edge facilities such as a modern range of dynamometers, an emissions testing centre, a brake test stand, the latest diagnostic tools and extensive workshop spaces, the ACE provides automotive learners with a complete hands-on training environment and many opportunities to network with industry leaders involved with product research and testing on campus.
Recent international projects include heavy vehicle training for mining operations (Laos), hybrid vehicle training (Mauritius), after-sales service training (Malaysia), heavy vehicle training (Indonesia) and automotive teacher training (India). Kangan Institute currently trains international automotive students from China, Korea, India, Pakistan, Thailand, Philippines and Japan. All courses are developed with industry partners and provide pathways to careers in the automotive field or to further study in Australian universities.
With a reputation for excellence extending beyond Australia, the ACE is known as a ‘must visit’ site on the itinerary of any automotive international delegation to Melbourne. Kangan Institute has helped to improve the competitiveness of automotive businesses across the world.
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4 Way Suspension Products AA Gaskets Pty Ltd Adrad Pty Ltd Airbag Man Albins Off Road Gear Alloy Race Components AME Systems Anca Pty Ltd ARB Corporation Limited Ashdown Ingram Ateco Equipment Aunde Australia Ltd
The following table provides some examples of companies and their capabilities. Contact your local Australian Trade Commission representative for assistance with connecting with the Australian businesses that best suit your requirements.
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Australian Arrow Pty Ltd Australian Clutch Services Australian Transmission Components Australian Ultimate Suspension Auto Concepts (Aust) Pty Ltd Auto Electrics Australia Auto Test Products Pty Ltd autoCRC Automotive Components Ltd Automotive Parts Australia Pty Ltd AXT Turbo Pty Ltd
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The following are some of the government and industry bodies involved in the Australian automotive industry. Contact your local Austrade representative about connecting and partnering with the Australian automotive industry. austrade.gov.au
GOVERNMENT AND Industry associations Access Auto Australia is a joint government and industry initiative providing a single capability reference source online. accessautoaustralia.com Department of Industry, Innovation, Climate Change, Science, Research and Tertiary Education focuses on promoting innovation across the economy and shaping the businesses, industries and workforce to turn these opportunities into outcomes. The department provides policy and program support for the automotive sector and coordinates the activities of the Automotive Industry Envoy and the Automotive Supplier Advocate. innovation.gov.au
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Federation of Automotive Products Manufacturers is the peak body representing manufacturers engaged in the production of a comprehensive range of automotive components. FAPM has formal bilateral relationships with its counterpart bodies in India, Korea, Malaysia and Indonesia, providing a platform for ongoing collaboration between members of the respective organisations. fapm.com.au Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association is concerned with aftermarket product manufacturing, wholesaling and distribution plus retailing of all vehicle parts, accessories, tools, equipment and services. aaaa.com.au Industry Capability Network offers a new business source for suppliers and a sophisticated product search service for project managers. icn.org.au Auto Parts Recyclers of Australia Association provides services to its membership to facilitate continued education, growth and development of the auto parts recycling industry. apraa.com
Auto Skills Australia is the body responsible for the development and maintenance of nationally accredited automotive training qualifications in Australia. autoskillsaustralia.com.au Society of Automotive Engineers Australasia is a not for profit organisation that promotes the relevance of automotive-related technologies to governments, industry and the community in general. saea.com.au Society of Plastics Engineers is a member network of leading engineers, scientists and other plastics professionals, including technicians, salespeople, marketers, retailers and representatives from tertiary industries. 4spe.org/technical-groups/sections/ australia-new-zealand Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries is the peak industry organisation representing the manufacturers and importers of passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles and motorcycles in Australia. fcai.com.au
The Australian Trade Commission – Austrade – is the Australian Government’s trade, investment and education promotion agency. Through a global network of offices, Austrade assists Australian companies to grow their international business, attracts productive foreign direct investment into Australia and promotes Australia’s education sector internationally. Austrade helps companies around the world to source Australian goods and services. We can help you reduce the time, risk and cost involved in sourcing suppliers by: • h elping you identify and contact Australian suppliers • providing insight on Australian capabilities • a lerting you to the latest products and services out of Australia to help you grow your business. Austrade partners the strengths of Australian businesses with the needs of international markets. We can open the door to a world of opportunities for your business.
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