AIS wins small business award

Elena Gosse with husband and AIS co-director, Kerry Gosse

Australian Innovative Systems (AIS) has won the Manufacturing Award at Australian Small Business Champion Awards 2015.

Elena Gosse, CEO of AIS, accepted the award in front of 1000 guests at the Westin Hotel Sydney in April. The awards recognise the contribution that small business plays in shaping Australia’s economic development and culture. They attracted more than 400 finalists.

The Brisbane based manufacturer of commercial and residential chlorine generators and water disinfection technology was rewarded for its commitment to innovation and excellence.

Gosse says she is grateful to the award organisers for helping to shine the spotlight on small businesses.

“As a manufacturer and small business owner I don’t think that we celebrate or champion small businesses enough in Australia,” she says.

“Small business makes such a significant contribution to our economy, and in the case of AIS, is also helping to promote Australian designed and manufactured technology to the world. I would also like to encourage big business and governments of all levels to support small businesses more by considering products, technology and services that are available right here, in our own backyard.”

Gosse credited the award win to her team of more than 50 staff members across AIS’ three Brisbane-based offices and manufacturing facilities.

“Running a successful small manufacturing business is like being part of a big family. I want to acknowledge the skills and deducation of the AIS family – every single member of our staff – for continuing to drive innovation in our company so that we can claim our position as leaders in the Australian water disinfection industry.”