South Australia

Stress Free Marine Pty Ltd is the manufacturer of a compact, electric drum-style anchor winch known as the Stress Free. Established in 1998, the business identified an area where boats were being poorly served by the conventional gypsy winch and cultivated a niche market with this innovative product, which is now highly sought after by both inshore and offshore fishing vessel operators. Stress Free Marine Pty Ltd has grown from a home based hobby project to a full time business with production and distribution outlets across Australia and New Zealand.

Port Adelaide Brewing Company Pty Ltd t/a Port Dock Brewery Hotel manages the Port Dock Brewery Hotel, which was first licensed in 1855. Located in Port Adelaide's historic Todd Street, the business offers an onsite brewery and complimentary beer tasting. Facilities include several dining areas, private function rooms and the original cellar. Beers brewed on the premises are sold throughout Australia and have won numerous medals in international brewing competitions. The company serves an average of 1,900 meals per week and counts its staff as its most important contributor to its success.

Coopers Brewery is Australia's third largest brewer and the country's only major family-owned brewery. First established in 1862 by Thomas Cooper, Coopers Brewery is now run by fifth generation descendants from its state-of-the-art brewery at Regency Park. Today, its rapid interstate expansion has seen the business enjoy its strongest growth period ever, with Coopers Brewery products accounting for approximately 3.3 per cent of the Australian beer market. Coopers Brewery is also the world's largest manufacture and exporter of home brew concentrates and is one of the largest producers of malt extracts.

EVRsafe Marine Technologies is the developer of a multi toxic gas sensory detection system called EVRsafe (ISS-1040). The warning unit is designed to simultaneously detect multi toxic gases, such as carbon-monoxide, and can be fitted to any boat. The device alerts crew members to potential dangerous toxic gas presence via voice, audio and text, and provides solutions to rectify the problem. Based in Norwood, EVRsafe Marine Technologies has won awards in Europe and the United States of America, and has established a distribution network to 122 countries.

Marion Physiotherapy is a community-based, private practice based in Adelaide, which provides specialised treatment for complex, chronic pain. Ten years since the practice's inception, Marion Physiotherapy remains committed to ensuring that treatment is available to all. Marion Physiotherapy allocates 10 per cent of its time to treat uninsured patients at a minimal cost, and has developed an educational DVD on back pain. The practice also conducts free community health education seminars, promoting knowledge on early intervention, self-management strategies and improving health outcomes and quality of life.

Adelaide Clutch Services supplies new and re-manufactured clutch components, systems and accessories. Established in 1989, Adelaide Clutch Services has grown from a tin shed operation to a team of 17 with in-house manufacturing, warehousing and sales facilities. Adelaide Clutch Services offers four key product ranges; ClutchPro, Xtreme, Xtreme Outback and AgClutch Australia, which are tailored specifically for the automotive, commercial, agricultural, marine and industrial sectors. In addition to selling clutch parts, Adelaide Clutch Services also provides a total clutch servicing facility, from flywheel grinding, to custom made packages, to testing and development work for other companies.

Eye-Catcher Innovations specialise in the cost-effective design of warehouse safety and point-of-sale products. Established in 2003, the Hilton-based business currently offers three product ranges: warehouse column protectors, indoor/outdoor safety sign holders and indoor/outdoor point-of-sale sign holders. Eye-Catcher Innovations has achieved international success with its warehouse column protector, Protect-it™, which is designed to minimise forklift damage to pallet racking by absorbing large impacts and preventing rack collapse, as well as improving workplace safety. Exports account for 85 per cent of Protect-it™ sales, which is sold throughout Australia, Europe, South Africa, USA and Canada.

Adelaide Clutch Services supplies new and re-manufactured clutch components, systems and accessories. Established in 1989, Adelaide Clutch Services has grown from a tin shed operation to a team of 17 with in-house manufacturing, warehousing and sales facilities. Adelaide Clutch Services offers four key product ranges; ClutchPro, Xtreme, Xtreme Outback and AgClutch Australia, which are tailored specifically for the automotive, commercial, agricultural, marine and industrial sectors. In addition to selling clutch parts, Adelaide Clutch Services also provides a total clutch servicing facility, from flywheel grinding, to custom made packages, to testing and development work for other companies.

Bradford College Pty Ltd is a pathways college for international students preparing for undergraduate courses at the University of Adelaide. Established in 2002, Bradford College has grown from an organisation with one employee and four students to a team of staff servicing 1400 students. Programs offered by the college include Foundation Studies, Degree Transfer Courses and English Language Courses, which are taught on campus at the University of Adelaide. Bradford College attracts students from over 22 countries, and has recently branched out to incorporate Australian students into its courses.

Toop & Toop Real Estate is one of South Australia's largest independent real estate companies providing services such as residential sales, property management and home styling. Using the latest in marketing and information technology, Toop & Toop Real Estate offers clients the use of its innovative Virtual Agent™ system, which allows the business to use unique publishing functions such as SMS and email to send daily updates to registered buyers' mobile phones or personal emails. The Norwood-based business was established in 1985 by a husband and wife team and has since grown to a staff of 100 across four offices.

Eye-Catcher Innovations specialise in the cost-effective design of warehouse safety and point-of-sale products. Established in 2003, the Hilton-based business currently offers three product ranges: warehouse column protectors, indoor/outdoor safety sign holders and indoor/outdoor point-of-sale sign holders. Eye-Catcher Innovations has achieved international success with its warehouse column protector, Protect-it™, which is designed to minimise forklift damage to pallet racking by absorbing large impacts and preventing rack collapse, as well as improving workplace safety. Exports account for 85 per cent of Protect-it™ sales, which is sold throughout Australia, Europe, South Africa, USA and Canada.

CQR Consulting provides independent information security services to clients from both corporate and government sectors, including local businesses in Adelaide as well as companies from Europe, Asia and the USA. The company offers its clients a portfolio of services to effectively manage risks associated with the Internet, such as professional hacking and online data storage. Formed in 2004 and based in Adelaide, CQR Consulting has experienced considerable growth with offices now located in Sydney and the United Kingdom.

Getaways Reservation Service provides a comprehensive booking service for visitors and operators within South Australia. Based in the Barossa Valley, the business assists with tourism requirements including accommodation, car hire, restaurant bookings, events, concerts, tours and attractions. Established in 2001, the business caters for interstate and local guests, festivals, functions, sporting groups, corporate functions and last minute bookings. The business has recently introduced a live booking facility for its clients.

CQR Consulting provides independent information security services to clients from both corporate and government sectors, including local businesses in Adelaide as well as companies from Europe, Asia and the USA. The company offers its clients a portfolio of services to effectively manage risks associated with the Internet, such as professional hacking and online data storage. Formed in 2004 and based in Adelaide, CQR Consulting has experienced considerable growth with offices now located in Sydney and the United Kingdom.

Perry Trade Services is a fully integrated trade services supplier. Its services include the design and installation of automation, communication, data, locksmith and security systems, and electrical and plumbing services for all domestic, commercial and industrial markets in the region. Perry Trade Services has experienced rapid growth since beginning operations in 1994 and now employs 44 full time staff in three offices across the Barossa and Clare regions.

Imagination Entertainment creates, produces and distributes interactive entertainment globally. The business specialises in services such as interactive DVD games, console games, mobile phone games, television, digital media production and interactive TV. The business has partnered with major entertainment brands such as Disney and Nickelodeon to create licensed and own brand products for international distribution. Imagination Entertainment employs over 70 people and has offices in the USA, Europe and Australia.

Imagination Entertainment creates, produces and distributes interactive entertainment globally. The business specialises in services such as interactive DVD games, console games, mobile phone games, television, digital media production and interactive TV. The business has partnered with major entertainment brands such as Disney and Nickelodeon to create licensed and own brand products for international distribution. Imagination Entertainment employs over 70 people and has offices in the USA, Europe and Australia.