REDARC Electronics is the back-to-back winner of the South Australian Exporter of the Year award.
The Londsdale-based company also took out the Manufacturing and Advanced Materials honour at the 2023 South Australian Premier's Business and Export Awards, announced in late September.
Founded in 1979, REDARC Electronics operates in a state-of-the-art advanced manufacturing facility and employs more than 350 people worldwide.
It specialises in advanced electronic design and manufacturing for defence, automotive, marine, medical, mining and industrial applications and has grown its global footprint into South Africa and the United States.
Locally owned baby formula manufacturer Mumamoo Group was named Business of the Year. The female-founded business started in 2021 and is now stocked in more than 1000 stores across Australia including major retailers such as Foodland and Chemist Warehouse.
The full list of category winners is:
- Advanced Technologies: Prophecy International
- Agribusiness, Food and Beverages: Almondco Australia
- Creative Industries: Rising Sun Pictures
- E-Commerce: Apxium
- Emerging Exporter: Fleet Space Technologies
- International Education and Training: Adelaide Consulting Group
- International Health: Avance Clinical
- Manufacturing and Advanced Materials: REDARC Electronics
- Regional Exporter: Viterra Australia
- Resources and Energy: Wilco Technologies
- Small Business: MyVenue
- Sustainability and Green Economy: Air Water Global
- South Australian Exporter of the Year: REDARC Electronics
South Australian exports have hit record highs this year – up 17.6 per cent to $17.6 billion in the 12 months to July 2023, according to ABS data.
China, the US, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines are the top five destination markets for SA exports, driven by a strong increase in grains, metals, petroleum and nuts.
More than 250 South Australian businesses entered this year’s awards, which recognise the outstanding contribution businesses make to the social, environmental and economic wellbeing of our community.
The winners from the state awards will now progress to the Australian Export and Investment Awards to be held in Canberra on 30 November.
Business SA CEO Andrew Kay said competition was fierce with more than 600 nominations submitted for the awards.
“What's unmistakable is the impressive growth of innovative and high-performing businesses in South Australia,” Mr Kay said.
“To all the winners of the 2023 South Australian Premier's Business and Export Awards, my warmest congratulations."
For more information about South Australia’s exports, visit the Department for Trade and Investment.
