SHEPPARTON’S Furphy Foundry has grown from an agricultural implement maker to a leader in sustainable manufacturing, specialising in Australian made street and park furniture and public open space structures.
The Foundry invested heavily in solar panel installation across the Shepparton facility in 2021 meaning all Furphy Foundry products – including its highly durable picnic settings, benches, litter receptacles, bike racks, drinking fountains, shelters and more – are manufactured from a clean, green, energy source.
Its aluminium casting facility was upgraded with a new electric furnace which is also powered by solar energy. Heat output into the environment has reduced while production output of castings and associated products has increased.
The Shepparton operation also expanded its manufacturing facility by 25 percent in the past year to respond to growing national demand. All these advancements have created an opportunity to upskill the team, create further career pathways and hire more locals, which is great for the local community and its valued suppliers in the Goulburn Valley.
To find out more, visit furphyfoundry.com.au or call 1300 768 230.
