We recently welcomed 98 fabricators, valued suppliers, and our team to the beautiful Langham Hotel on the Gold Coast for our annual fabricator partner conference. Over four days, we came together to connect, learn, and celebrate the strength of our FMIBI network.
We were delighted to be joined by our ambassador Greg Murphy, who shared his trademark insights and energy with the group.
Looking Ahead: Innovation and Growth
Throughout the conference, we shared exciting updates on our future direction and new products designed to ensure our fabricator partners remain at the forefront of the Australasian market. These sessions combined practical insights with opportunities to discuss industry trends, highlighting our commitment to research, reinvestment, and innovation.
Of course, it wasn’t all work. We also took the chance to enjoy what the Gold Coast has to offer — from dinners out to adrenaline-fuelled Go Kart racing, a round at Top Golf, and a pulse-raising evening at Sea World complete with thrilling rides. These experiences gave us the perfect opportunity to relax, recharge, and strengthen connections across our partner community.
Celebrating Excellence
One of the highlights of the week was celebrating the achievements of our fabricator partners at the annual FMIBI Awards. Congratulations again to all the winners who set the bar high in 2025:
Residential Multi Unit
Gold – GA Aluminium, 28-34 Gracefield Avenue
Silver – Generation Windows & Doors, 5 Donald Place
Bronze – Fairview Concepts, Peterborough Street
Commercial under $100k
Gold – Window Works, Garin College
Silver – AIS Group, Nelson St
Bronze – Generation Windows & Doors, 15 Kairua Road
Commercial over $100k
Gold – Generation Windows & Doors, 314 Hawthorne Drive
Silver – AIS Group, Kingsgate School
Bronze – AIS Group, 77 Carlton Gore
Residential under $50k
Gold – Shearmac Aluminium, Christchurch
Silver – Window Works, Kenepuru Sound
Bronze – Fairview Whakatane, Parata Ridge
Residential over $50k
Gold – Fairview Whakatane, Pacific Parade
Silver – Fairview Window Creations, Rangitane Road
Bronze – Fairview Concepts, 234 The Esplanade Kaikoura
Vetro Raccordi Project of the Year
AIS Group – Raw Kitchen, City Works Depot
Eurowood Project of the Year
Fairview Whakatane – Rurima Rise
Looking to the Year Ahead
Bringing our partners together is always a highlight on our calendar. This year’s conference reinforced the value of collaboration, connection, and innovation at the heart of FMIBI.
We’re excited about what lies ahead. Together with our fabricator partners, we’re committed to staying ahead of the curve, delivering exceptional products, and raising the standard across the industry.
