Manufacturing industry associations

You can get connected with other businesses in the manufacturing industry by contacting your industry association. They often arrange events, seminars and networking opportunities where you may be able to find suppliers, make contacts, and generate new business.

Industry organisations often run training and education programs, as well as providing you with information about your industry (i.e. how legislation changes will affect you). Importantly, they may also lobby on behalf of your industry to influence government policy.

Contact your industry association to find out how they can help you to run your business.

ACCORD
ACCORD Australasia is the national industry association for the Australasian consumer, cosmetic, hygiene and specialty products industry. ACCORD helps members do business more effectively in Australia, run events, national conferences, training workshops and networking opportunities.
Australian Beverages Council (ABCL)
ABCL is the peak industry voice representing the interests of the manufacturers, distributors and importers of non-alcoholic beverages. Becoming an ABCL member gives you to opportunity to debate industry issues to establish a position for the non-alcoholic beverage industry on those issues.
Australian Industry Engineering and Manufacturing Network (AIEMnet)
AIEMnet is an industry-based network and not-for-profit cooperative focused on securing additional work for its members. Members benefit from group capability - such as the ability to jointly bid on major contracts.
Australian Industry Group (Ai Group)
Ai Group gives you practical and comprehensive information, advice and assistance with your day to day business operations. Ai Group, along with its affiliates, represents the interests of more than 60,000 businesses in an expanding range of sectors.
Caravanning Queensland
Caravanning Queensland represents retailers, manufacturers, hirers, repairers and suppliers in the caravan, camping and manufactured home industries as well as caravan park owners and operators. Caravanning Queensland is involved in government liaison, promotion, public relations and keeps members informed of industry matters through regular newsletters and bulletins.
Composites Australia
Composites Australia aims to increase the awareness and general usage of composites in Australia. Membership offers advantages including a forum for the industry to exchange information and promote the development of new markets for composite products.
Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI)
FCAI is the peak body representing the Australian automotive industry and works on behalf of member brands to overcome the challenges facing the industry.
Food Industries Association of Queensland (FIAQ)
FIAQ represents the food and allied industries. Membership is open to individuals and businesses of all sizes and includes discounts, representations and networking opportunities.
Gift and Homewares Australia (GHA)
GHA is a not-for-profit organisation representing the gift and homewares industry in Australia. Members of GHA receive numerous benefits, including business advice, industry information and a range of discounts.
Plastics and Chemicals Industries Association (PACIA)
PACIA is the pre-eminent national body representing Australia´s chemicals and plastics industries. Member services include being made aware of regulatory changes and new legislation, the opportunity to share views with the regulator and government, as well as network.
QMI Solutions
If your business operates in the Queensland manufacturing industry, QMI Solutions can help you improve your skills, performance, innovation and capability. QMI Solutions offers specialist knowledge, expertise and services to assist manufacturers.