• Melba has recently been awarded the internationally recognised environmental standard ISO 14001 signifying Melba's commitment to the implimentation of the highest environmental standards.

• Extensive Research and Development activities are carried out at the plant, and Melba was the first textile company in Australia to be accredited to the automotive quality standard QS 9000.

• Melba Industries was awarded Toyota Australia's President's Supplier Award Nomination for Materials, Services & Consumables Supply in 2001.

• Melba was awarded the Gordon Institute of TAFE's "Employer of the Year" in 2000, in recognition of its commitment to employee training.

• Melba's Geelong Weaving Mill utilises cutting edge technology in manufacturing woven fabrics for domestic and export customers.

Future Directions
Since 1996, Melba has invested some $14 million into its weaving operations, in order to remain as Australia's premier technical textile fabric manufacturer. Melba will ensure to continue to secure niche opportunities in this region of the world, especially through these four key areas:
• Ongoing commitment to investment
• Aggressive market penetration
• Research and Development
• Formation of partnerships with customers and suppliers