Victorian companies rewarded for export success
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21 October 2009
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Minister for Industry and Trade Martin Pakula, Managing Director - Varian Australia Philip Binns and Professor David de Kretser, A.C., Governor of Victoria
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The most outstanding and innovative Victorian exporters have been recognised in the Governor of Victoria Export Awards, highlighting the State’s export strength in the face of the global economic downturn.
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Presented to companies of all sizes and from industries as diverse as agribusiness, arts, education and ICT, the Awards celebrate the individual successes of those businesses that helped drive Victoria’s export sector to be valued at $35.3 billion in 2008.
Scientific instrument manufacturer Varian Australia was named overall Victorian Exporter of the Year after generating sales in excess of $150 million a year from production and export of their innovative technologies.
Around 90% of Varian’s output is exported worldwide, with its instruments used widely in the biotechnology, industrial and environmental sectors.
Minister for Industry and Trade Martin Pakula remarked that “these innovative products safeguard health, environment and safety around the world.
“Varian now has more than 30,000 customers internationally and has generated cumulative export sales of more than $2 billion dollars.
“With the tough economic climate of the last twelve months, this is an outstanding result, delivering real benefits for the Victorian economy,” he said.
Thirteen Governor of Victoria Export Awards were presented in total to companies from across Victoria.
All category winners will now progress to represent Victoria at the national 2009 Australian Export Awards.
A full list of Award recipients is available here: www.export.business.vic.gov.au.
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