Winner of the 2008 Telstra New South Wales Business of the Year
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Machinery Automation & Robotics
Silverwater
Machinery Automation & Robotics (MAR) designs, builds and integrates automated manufacturing solutions incorporating advanced robotics for production critical industries. Investing heavily in research and development, MAR has developed its own proprietary technologies which enable its manufacturing clients to compete in a global market. Established in 1987, the business has grown to employ a team of 47 staff servicing clients across Australia and internationally, from offices in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland. MAR has recently entered the American market and is looking to expand further and supply European manufacturers.
Winner of the Palm Micro-Business Award
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LaRoo
Brookvale
LaRoo is the business behind the Mocks brand. Mocks are mobile socks designed to protect mobile phones, iPods, MP3 players and digital cameras from scratches, sunburn and the cold. Made from a combination of acrylic and spandex, Mocks stretch to fit all makes and models of handheld mobile technology and are available in over 50 different designs to personalise your favourite gismo. Established in 2004, LaRoo supplies Mocks to over 1200 stores across Australia and 500 stores in the United Kingdom, as well as stores in New Zealand, Sweden and the United States.
Winner of the MYOB Small Business Award
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GoGet CarShare
Glebe
GoGet CarShare is a car-sharing service which provides residents and businesses with access to a network of cars parked in the vicinity. GoGet CarShare offers an affordable and convenient alternative to owning your own car. The business has a range of cars available from hatchbacks to station wagons, and provides petrol free of charge. Established in 2003 as a home-based business, GoGet CarShare now has a staff of 11 based in Sydney and has grown to over 100 locations across Sydney and Melbourne where the service is used regularly by over 2000 members.
Winner of the Panasonic Australia Medium Business Award
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Machinery Automation & Robotics
Silverwater
Machinery Automation & Robotics (MAR) designs, builds and integrates automated manufacturing solutions incorporating advanced robotics for production critical industries. Investing heavily in research and development, MAR has developed its own proprietary technologies which enable its manufacturing clients to compete in a global market. Established in 1987, the business has grown to employ a team of 47 staff servicing clients across Australia and internationally, from offices in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland. MAR has recently entered the American market and is looking to expand further and supply European manufacturers.
Winner of the AMP Innovation Award
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Machinery Automation & Robotics
Silverwater
Machinery Automation & Robotics (MAR) designs, builds and integrates automated manufacturing solutions incorporating advanced robotics for production critical industries. The business has most recently been recognised for its work in developing a unique solar industry assembly system for its client, Ausra Inc. This system includes a reflector welding system which comprises 12 welding robots, and a mirror handling system which comprises two robots. This innovation has delivered numerous benefits to the client, including increased rates of production and improved quality and safety.
Winner of the Sensis Social Responsibility Award
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Bholu Pty Ltd
Surry Hills
Bholu Pty Ltd produces high quality home wares which are designed in Australia and brought to life by women artisans in India. Using traditional techniques, all the products are handmade and hand embroidered by women in disadvantaged communities in India. Bholu Pty Ltd promotes Fair Trade as its main business philosophy and is dedicated to creating beautiful products through offering sustainable employment, independence and opportunity to underprivileged Indian women. Founded in 2005, the Climate Neutral business also donates part proceeds to education facilities and other programs for underprivileged children in India.