Federal government representatives recently visited Enware Australia to experience first-hand how an Australian manufacturing company is thriving and investing in its future through research and development.

The head of Australian Government Department of Industry, Ms Glenys Beauchamp and AusIndustry’s NSW State Manager, Mr Aapo Skorulis were able to witness the positive effects of government initiatives designed to help Australian businesses.

“On a personal level, it has been very rewarding to meet the staff at Enware and to learn about their high-quality tapware and the business itself,” Mr Skorulis said. “Businesses like Enware are important to Australia’s prosperity, and it is fantastic to see how initiatives from the Australian Government have created an environment to help the business grow and prosper in parallel with its own initiatives.”

Enware celebrated its 75th anniversary last year, while expanding its local manufacturing and extending its reputation for quality and innovation in the demanding specialist markets it serves, including tapware, safety and emergency response, disability and aged care, environment and health.

Headquartered at Caringbah, Enware has more than trebled its employment in a decade, building a team of more than 190 people committed to insight and design-driven solutions that enhance safety and performance.

Enware has been assisted by the Australian Government through programs such as the R&D Tax Incentive, which provides a generous tax offset for research and development. The company was also awarded a grant to help it invest in energy efficient lighting upgrades.

They also received business support from expert business advisers funded by the Australian Government, which has allowed it to prosper and invest in their future with strong research connections.

Enware’s Managing Director, Mr Adam Degnan says that while many companies in the industry have moved offshore for lower costs, Enware has, as much as possible, committed to keeping core manufacturing skills and technology in Australia.

“Government assistance and support allows us to keep manufacturing in Australia and keep investing in research and development for the future,” Mr Degnan said.

“Our 75-year history and the strong reputation of our core products for schools and hospitals have stood us in good stead. These health and education-oriented products, as well as our durable and reliable anti-vandal tapware are examples of our main Australian-made ranges. “

With a strong network throughout Australia and New Zealand and established offices in Singapore, Enware exports to South East Asia, and also operates a base in Dubai to serve rapidly growing markets in India and the Middle East.