BlueZone a Finalist for Optus My Business Awards 2018

Ahead of the Tide

BlueZone is pleased to announce selection as a finalist for the Optus My Business Awards 2018
in the new category for Defence Business of the Year.

It was another record year for submissions, with hundreds of Australian SMEs and their leaders vying for a staggering 35 categories. The Defence category recognises the defence business that has most effectively capitalised on market opportunities and driven demonstrable business growth. It includes all defence-related manufacturing, technology, transportation, training and education, media and communications businesses.

BlueZone Group CEO, Neil Hodges, said that nomination as a finalist was a significant recognition for the BlueZone team that operates nationally from offices in Newcastle, Melbourne and Perth. “BlueZone provides sales, service and engineering design for subsea equipment including robotics and marine autonomous systems for markets including Defence, offshore oil & gas and water infrastructure,” said Neil, “Founding of the company was driven by a desire to take the lessons-learned from working in large Defence organisations and apply the best principals in an agile high-technology service business for the benefit of the end customer – sailors at sea.”

BlueZone customers include major Defence prime contractors such as Thales, Saab, Raytheon and Leidos together with many SMEs and other specialist companies providing support to Defence. The BlueZone vision is that Defence of our nation is enabled by the best technology, support and service possible. Our goal is to be a market leader and trusted technology advisor for Navy and Joint Force operations in deep oceans, coastal seas, rivers and water infrastructure.

BlueZone congratulates the other businesses in the Defence category and looks forward to networking at the awards night in November.