Amiga Engineering and Copamate were among the winners of the 2025 Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards, announced last week.
Now in their 23rd year, the awards recognise the businesses and people whose work in manufacturing contribute to the state’s capabilities.
Tullamarine-based Amiga Engineering took out two awards during the state-government sponsored manufacturing awards: Small Business Manufacturer of the Year and one of two awards for Manufacturing Apprentice of the Year.
A family-owned business, Amiga offers advanced CNC machining, fabrication, industrial gearboxes, polymer and metal additive manufacturing, including Australia’s largest metal and polymer service bureau.
The company, which also won the Small Manufacturer of the Year award in 2023, has pioneered tungsten additive manufacturing for hypersonic and medical platforms, as well as being the only certified manufacturer of Scalmalloy components for aerospace applications.
Amiga third year apprentice turner and fitter Jourdan Webb was named one of two Manufacturing Apprentices of the Year, alongside third year mechanical trade apprentice Matilda Robins, who works for Original Engines Co.
Amiga said Webb is an adaptable team member eager for complex jobs. He currently handles components made from metal 3D printing using advanced materials such as Scalmalloy, tungsten, titanium and Inconel alloy 718, and is training on advanced 5-axis simultaneous CNC machines.
Copamate co-owner and director of finance, sales and marketing Jo Hocking was named Woman Manufacturer of the Year.
Having been with Copamate since her father founded the business in 1993, Jo’s leadership was recognised for contributing to the company’s long term success and setting an example of innovation, resilience and strategic thinking.
It was that leadership that led Copamate to secure a major contract to supply refurbishment and new assemblies for the world’s largest tram refurbishment program. Today the company specialises in both new component manufacturing and refurbishment, along with other services for the rail and transport, pipeline infrastructure and industrial manufacturing sectors.
Jenera production co-ordinator Brooke Kreuzer was also a finalist for the prize, with her leadership of process improvements including automation tools, as well as her collaboration with key customers helping Jenera to offer import replacement solutions.
Bayswater-based New Touch Industries was a finalist for the Leader in Transport and Rail award, with the company praised for its commitment to quality, innovation and customer satisfaction.
Several other leading manufacturing businesses from across the state were recognised as award winners and nominees across several categories related to size, primary product types, and more. A full list of awardees is available on the 2025 Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards website.