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The Western Australian (WA) Government’s WA Export Awards program celebrates local exporters that help drive economic momentum, create jobs and showcase the State’s strengths on the world stage.
The Manufacturing and Advanced Materials award category recognises outstanding international success in manufacturing, engineering or advanced materials development. This includes advanced manufacturing and materials technologies, engineering, design and production.
Meet our finalists
In 2026, there are four finalists in this award category:
AVI
AVI designs and manufactures secure communications technologies for defence, mining, government and space applications. Built to perform in demanding environments, the company's Australian-engineered hardware, software and secure systems support critical operations for customers in Australia and international markets.
Learn more on the AVI website.
Como Engineers
Como Engineers designs and builds modular gold processing plants for mining operations around the world. Engineered and assembled in Western Australia, its innovative modular approach reduces project risk and construction time while delivering proven processing solutions to customers across six continents.
Learn more on the Como Engineers website.
Gelflex
Gelflex is Australia's only manufacturer of disposable contact lenses, supplying customers in more than 30 countries. From its Perth manufacturing facility, the company combines advanced production technology with decades of expertise to deliver innovative vision care solutions to global markets.
Learn more on the Gelflex website.
Royal Poly Products
Royal Poly Products designs and manufactures Australian-made pipeline pigging solutions for the resources, energy and infrastructure sectors. From its Western Australian facility, the company develops specialised products that support critical pipeline operations while strengthening Australia's advanced manufacturing capability in global markets.
Learn more on the Royal Poly Products website.
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