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Setec now framed on CTIAV Hall of Fame

July 6, 2015 No Comments

On Friday night, Setec attended a night of glitz and glamour at the 2015 CTIAV Hall of Fame Awards and Dinner at Crown in Melbourne. This year’s occasion differed from those in the past with a ‘Great Gatsby’ theme and the introduction of three coveted business award categories for the first

Export-Import battle continues in US

June 26, 2015 No Comments

The Export-Import bank of the US (Ex-Im) is an official credit agency designed to aid the export of American goods. Through providing a variety of loans, guarantees and insurance for foreign companies wanting American manufactured items, the Ex-Im was designed to support the growth of American manufacturing and engineering jobs.

Why Australia needs more manufacturing investment

June 12, 2015 No Comments

One of Australia’s largest manufacturing companies has called for a change in the federal tax system to assist innovation and research development in manufacturing. The Australian Advanced Manufacturing Council (AAMC) says Australia’s treatment of intellectual property in the federal government’s tax review doesn’t reflect an understanding of the global

Setec celebrates National Manufacturing Week

May 29, 2015 No Comments

National Manufacturing Week (NMW) is running this week at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Exhibitors will be showcasing some of the latest and greatest products available in 2015, including air technology, robotics, and electrical engineering innovation. With over 200 local and international exhibitors, Victoria’s NMW is one of

Investment in Chinese factories wavering

April 24, 2015 No Comments

Investment in overseas factories has its positives and negatives, however Chinese manufacturing may be slowly losing its advantage as China’s economy slumps. With a strong yuan and major factory closures, the appeal of Chinese low-cost manufacturing is wavering, giving Australian manufacturers a much needed advantage. According to an article in

Australian manufacturing – how smart business initiatives lead to smart growth

April 10, 2015 No Comments

Australian manufacturers often struggle to compete against large global companies. High industry costs and difficultly accessing larger international marketplaces from a relatively isolated location makes keeping prices low challenging for local manufacturers. While the current economic climate is creating an advantage for Australian manufacturers, companies have to continually refine how

Timeline of Success

November 18, 2014 No Comments

Setec has recently installed two new wall murals in our Melbourne office to celebrate 45 successful years in the power supply manufacturing industry. The first mural is located in the foyer of the organisation and reflects our company’s significant history and growth. Setec has become a global industry player in

Setec’s investing in software intelligence

November 11, 2014 No Comments

At Setec we’re always looking for fresh, innovative ways to implement new structures and strategies within our business to stay ahead of the global manufacturing market. We know that the changes Setec makes today will undoubtedly influence and set strong foundations for the company’s future. For this reason, we have

Setec Celebrates 45 Years!

November 6, 2014 No Comments

Staff, friends, family and customers gathered at Setec headquarters in Melbourne for the company’s 45 year celebration event last Thursday afternoon. Guest sipped on Veuve, enjoyed canapés and were treated to a tour of the premises. Company founders Peter and Jill Lloyd started the business in their garage in 1968.