Author: ILF

Jon Seeley (ILF2014) Confusion and compliance costs around the federal government’s industrial relations reforms and a weak Australian dollar are adding to the cost pressures already facing businesses like Seeley International.But managing director Jon Seeley says the company is “doubling down on Australian manufacturing” with new products and innovation.Australia’s largest manufacturer of air conditioners and

Craige Whitton (ILF2020) Adelaide-based freight and logistics company Northline has moved into anew $16m service centre and headquarters at Kent Town ahead of a national hiring spree. The new national service centre, at 68 King William St, will accommodate the company’s national customer service team, as well as administration support for the company’s freight management,

Robert Statham (ILF2024) We are pleased to announce that BMG Bespoke Manufacturing Group has successfully acquired Metalcraft & Bott Storage Systems Australia & New Zealand. This strategic acquisition aligns perfectly with our existing companies and assets, enhancing our capabilities and capacity. This investment extends our manufacturing offerings and strengthens our position in the contract manufacturing

Duane Rivett (ILF2023) Founded in 2017, Adelaide-based global intelligence firm Fivecast has experienced massive growth – with its workforce expanding from 20 to more than 140, and its physical footprint to the US and the UK. Business Insight spoke with co-founder and VP of strategic growth Duane Rivett about Fivecast’s ambitions and what the future holds for

Three ILF scholars have been named among the “Power 100” – The Advertiser’s definitive annual list of South Australia’s most influential movers and shakers. Highlighting the exceptional influence of our network in SA’s business landscape, Michael Hickinbotham (ILF2020) ranked number 55, Shaun Westcott (ILF2018 & 2024) ranked number 88, and Grant Wilckens (ILF2014) ranked 89.

Grant Wilckens (ILF2014), Amanda Baldwin (ILF2019, Michaela Webster (ILF2021) The country’s largest regional accommodation provider has slipped to a second consecutive loss, but is doubling down on a bullish expansion aimed at scaling up to a $2.5bn business over the next two years. Adelaide-based G’day Group – 95 per cent owned by the $3oobn Australian

Tom Williams (ILF2015) & Jeremy Satchell (ILF2022) Adelaide-based defence giant BAE Systems Australia has won a $16om deal to triple production of a passive radio frequency sensor for joint strike missiles supplied to Australia and key allies. Unveiling the deal as part of a plan to rapidly escalate Australian missile manufacturing, Defence Industry Minister Pat