World-class capability.
Under-exported.
Australian advanced manufacturers build products that outperform the global alternatives. The gap is in international BD — not the product.
$1,000 audit fee is fully refunded when you start a retainer.
We work with manufacturers in: Engineered components · Industrial automation · Specialist systems · Process technology · Medtech & medical devices · Machinery & capital equipment · Transport equipment · Environmental & cleantech
Great product. Reactive pipeline. Sound familiar?
Australian advanced manufacturers often build stronger products than their European and North American competitors — precision components, specialist process equipment, industrial systems with real IP at a fraction of the cost. The product isn't the problem.
But export happens reactively. A distributor comes knocking. A contact from a conference turns into an inquiry. The CEO does a trade mission. These wins are real, but they're not a pipeline — they're lucky. And luck doesn't scale.
The companies that win in international industrial markets have a repeatable process behind the effort. We build that process and run it.
Many advanced manufacturers supply directly into the mining and resources sector. If that describes your business, see how we help METS companies (Mining Equipment, Technology & Services) →
Three services. One embedded team. Fully done for you.
Industrial B2B sales are long, complex, and relationship-driven. We understand that. Our approach is built for manufacturers selling into procurement-heavy industrial markets — not a startup playbook bolted onto heavy industry.
We integrate with Austrade, EFIC, and state trade bodies to leverage every available resource — and apply your EMDG grant to reduce your net retainer cost.
The window for Australian advanced manufacturers to enter key export markets is narrower than it looks. Procurement relationships in your target markets are being built now — by your competitors and by offshore suppliers who are cheaper but less capable. Being world-class is not enough. Being present, credible, and systematic is what wins.
Month by month. No surprises.
The EMDG program makes this significantly cheaper than you think.
Australian manufacturers exporting for the first time are among the strongest EMDG candidates. The grant reimburses eligible export promotion costs — advisory, automation infrastructure, and marketing. We handle the application as part of the engagement.
for eligible clients
Three things we do that generalist export advisers don't.
Subsector-first market selection
We match your specific product class — engineered components, process technology, medtech, automation — to markets where buyers are active and procurement is open. Not a generic shortlist that works for any manufacturer.
Certification and standards navigation built in
ISO, local standards, and market-access compliance are part of the engagement — not a separate workstream you have to manage. We map what's required for your target markets before you commit time and spend.
Channel development with accountability
Distributor selection, onboarding, and performance management — not just introductions. We stay involved until the channel is working, because a poorly onboarded distributor does more damage than no distributor at all.
Our team has spent a decade developing export channels for Australian manufacturers — from Austrade-led trade missions into Indonesia, the Philippines, and Canada, to building distribution networks across the manufacturing supply chain. We understand the specific barriers advanced manufacturers face when moving into international markets.
Heard these before. Here's the honest answer.
"We don't have the bandwidth to manage export alongside our domestic business."
We're an embedded partner — we run the export function alongside your team. You don't manage the process. You make decisions. We do the work.
"We don't know which markets suit our product."
That's what month one is for. We narrow your opportunity set to 2–3 markets based on your product class, IP position, and where procurement is active — not where everyone else is looking.
"We've tried distributors and it hasn't worked."
Most distributor failures happen at selection or onboarding — not in the market. We run structured partner qualification: network, resource, and commitment assessment — not a shortlist from a directory.
Two ways in.
Both low-risk.
Whether you want a structured diagnostic first or just want to talk to us directly — both paths lead to the same outcome: a clear picture of what your export growth should look like.
Growth Audit
A deep assessment of your export readiness, target markets, and highest-leverage moves. You get a written plan — and the audit fee is refunded when you start a retainer.
Book a Growth Audit →Strategy Call
Talk to us about your export ambition. We'll tell you honestly whether we can help — and how. No prep required, no pitch, no obligation.
Book a 30-Minute Call →Not sure if we're the right fit? Take the 3-minute export readiness quiz →