GME Factory Tour

Inside GME: A Tour of Australian-Made Innovation

1. Welcome to Winston Hills

As you step onto the GME campus, sprawling across Sydney’s west, the first impression is one of scale and purpose. This purpose-built site—opened in 2013 and recently upgraded—houses advanced engineering, testing, and rapid prototyping labs YouTube+12LinkedIn+12YouTube+12.

2. Agile Prototyping Hub

GME’s rapid prototyping centre lets design teams move from concept to physical product in days, not weeks. Visitors often remark how this capability enhances speed-to-market without sacrificing quality .

3. Precision Manufacturing

Inside the facility, you'll see multi-million-dollar machinery and clean manufacturing zones—such as the Zone 4 secure electronics suite used for defence-grade C4 systems and EPIRBs Australian Manufacturing Forum+3defenceconnect.com.au+3owlcyberdefense.com+3. Each step in the assembly process is choreographed for safety and precision.

4. Rigorous Testing Facilities

Quality is guaranteed through environmental tests: salt-fog corrosion chambers, UV endurance rigs, vibration and shock tables, and ingress protection trials. These simulations prepare radios, antennas, and emergency beacons for harsh Australian conditions gmecommercial.com.au+1GME+1.

5. Commitment to Australian Manufacturing

GME remains one of the few true Australian manufacturers in its sector. Over 80% of revenue stems from Australian-made products, proudly wearing the iconic logo. Their ISO 9001 accreditation underpins a robust quality management system YouTube+3GME+3gmecommercial.com.au+3.

6. Defence & Advanced Electronics

Recent expansions include a $5 million Zone 4 facility—supported by government grants—dedicated to secure defence electronics production. This move positions GME as a trusted sovereign partner, playing a role in AUKUS partnerships and secure C4I projects Australian Manufacturing Forum+2defenceconnect.com.au+2owlcyberdefense.com+2.

7. Community & Economic Impact

With roughly 230 employees—45 engineers—and plans for 30 more, GME is a significant regional employer. Their products serve agriculture, mining, maritime, 4WD touring, roadwork, event security, and more, highlighting their versatility gmecommercial.com.au+1Australian Manufacturing Forum+1.