Tasmanian company CBG Systems Pty Ltd was tonight named the 2016 Tasmanian Exporter of the Year at a gala event in Hobart.
I was pleased to present CBG Systems with their award and attend the Tasmanian Export Awards 2016 on behalf of the Minister for State Growth, Matthew Groom.
This annual event is the State’s highest recognition of excellence for our local exporters.
Established in 1978, CBG Systems is recognised as a world’s best provider of lightweight passive fire protection systems for the marine sector.
CBG Systems has grown from a small conventional marine insulation contractor to a world leading innovator setting benchmarks in the industry. CBG’s success has seen it grow to export its products worldwide supported by a specially trained team deployed around the world to fit and maintain their products.
Taking out the top award was no small feat, with an impressive range of Tasmanian Category Winners assembled from across agribusiness, manufacturing, regional business, small business, digital technology, environmental solutions and business services.
The 2016 Tasmanian Export Awards is an initiative of the Tasmanian Government’s Department of State Growth, in partnership with our sponsors Austrade, AusIndustry, Tasports and the Export Finance and Insurance Corporation.
These awards provide recognition for the success achieved by Tasmanian exporters, raise awareness of the vital contribution of exports to the State’s economy and provide a catalyst for companies to reach even higher levels of excellence.
All Category Winners of the 2016 Tasmanian Export Awards now progress to the 2016 Australian Export Awards presentation in Brisbane in November.
The 2016 Tasmanian Exporter of the Year Award
The overall Exporter of the Year selected from the Category Winners.
Winner: CBG Systems Pty Ltd
Tasports Agribusiness Award
Recognising outstanding international success in the field of agricultural products, services or technology, including processed foods and beverages, and the forestry, fisheries and fibres industries.
Winner: Australian Honey Products Pty Ltd
Austrade Regional Exporter Award
Recognising outstanding international success by a business whose head office is based in a non-metropolitan location.
Winner: Huon Aquaculture
Export Finance and Insurance Corporation Small Business Award
Recognising outstanding export achievement by any company with total annual sales (including domestic) under $5 million.
Winner: Hellyers Road Distillery
AusIndustry Manufacturing Award
Recognising exceptional export achievements by a manufacturer.
Winner: CBG Systems Pty Ltd
Tasmanian Government Digital Technologies Award
Recognising outstanding international success in the field of information and communication products, technology or services that are connected with storage, retrieval, manipulation, transmission or receipt of digital data including software and games.
Winner: ISW Australia
Tasmanian Government Environmental Solutions Award
Recognising outstanding international success in environmental solutions, clean energy innovation, materials and energy efficiency, waste and water management, green buildings and R&D collaboration.
Winner: Biofouling Solutions Pty Ltd
Austrade Business Services Award
Recognising outstanding international success in professional business services including legal, accounting, administration and support services, business management, marketing services, franchising and licensing, engineering, financial and insurance, market research and translation services.
Winner: Plants Management Australia Pty Ltd