SLTEC Fertilizers, a liquid fertilizer manufacturer based in Northern Victoria, was very proud and honoured to receive both the Overall Business of the Year Award and Excellence in Manufacturing Award at a gala event held by the Shire of Campaspe and Murray River Council.

When presenting the Excellence in Manufacturing Award, the host, Brian Nankervis, noted that the judges considered SLTEC to be an outstanding business, with a clear direction, putting in place a diverse team to work toward the continual growth of the businesses.

Mr Nankervis said SLTEC has a strong focus on ensuring the best outcome for their customers with fertilizer that is best fit for each customer’s land and product.

The owner and managing director of the business, Jamie McMaster said the business started in 2005 with a vision to develop fluid fertilisers for the horticultural industry and has grown to presently employ 32 people at its world class manufacturing facility in Tongala.

Although the business was awarded a federal grant to rapidly expand its manufacturing facilities under the Supply Chain Resilience Initiative in late 2021, Mr McMaster said that the business wouldn’t be anything without its customers and employees.

Mr Nankervis also said that the judges had noted SLTEC’s excellent HR practices and that the staff seemed very engaged across the various aspects of the business.

In a few frantic following minutes, SLTEC Fertilizers followed up its initial award with the Campaspe/Murray Business of the Year award.

Mr Nankervis said SLTEC was a very worthy winner of Business of the Year with the judges commending their commitment to their staff and customers, as well as their clear focus on growth and expansion for the future of the company.

Mr McMaster said SLTEC Fertilizers was very proud of these outstanding achievements which provided some tangible acknowledgement for their years of growth, product research and innovation, manufacturing development and building an exceptional team and culture.