01/09/2025, MELBOURNE: The Nissan Casting Australia Plant (NCAP) has been recognised with the prestigious 2025 Excellence in Manufacturing Award by the Greater Dandenong Chamber of Commerce.

The award recognises NCAP's outstanding contribution to manufacturing excellence and its significant economic and community benefits to the Greater Dandenong region.

NCAP General Manager, Markus Spindler and Toolroom and GK Manager, Carlos Pereira Da Silva, accepted the award on behalf of the entire NCAP team at the Chamber’s annual Business Awards Gala Dinner.

The Excellence in Manufacturing Award comes following NCAP's achievement of official Australian Made certification earlier this year. The Australian Made symbol is one of the country's most loved and recognised, with recent Roy Morgan research indicating 99% of Australians recognise it and 91% of Australians want to see more Australian Made products in the market.

Andrew Humberstone, Managing Director of Nissan Oceania, said: "The Nissan Casting Australia Plant is a true local automotive manufacturing success story, and it's one of which we're incredibly proud.

"This Excellence in Manufacturing Award is well-deserved recognition of the team's continued commitment to world-class manufacturing that supports both local jobs and Nissan's global operations."

"NCAP demonstrates that Australian manufacturing can compete on the world stage. The plant's evolution from traditional ICE components to cutting-edge EV and e-POWER technology shows how Australian innovation and expertise are helping drive the future of sustainable mobility," Humberstone added.

Markus Spindler, NCAP General Manager, congratulated the NCAP team on the award, "This award is a testament to the incredible dedication, innovation and hard work that each member of our team brings every single day. Whether working on the factory floor, in the office, or supporting operations behind the scenes, every NCAP team member has contributed to this achievement," he said.

Community Recognition
Mayor Jim Memeti of the City of Greater Dandenong congratulated NCAP on its achievement, stating: "This certification will undoubtedly enhance your brand's credibility and trust with customers who value genuine Australian products. I have no doubt that this achievement will open up new opportunities and help you continue to grow and succeed in your industry."

A Manufacturing Success Story
Established in 1982 in Dandenong South, Victoria, the Nissan Casting Australia Plant employs 192 staff and contractors.

NCAP is the global sole supplier for 40 different components (including casting variants and accessories) that are used in vehicles including the Nissan LEAF, X-Trail and Patrol domestically as well as advanced Nissan electric motors and e-POWER hybrid powertrains around the world.

The operation's 1.2-million-part annual output includes high-pressure die-cast aluminium electric vehicle (EV), e-POWER, Final Drive and ICE-engine components.