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Subsequent years of sustained expansion and growth, DC is now regarded as a major component manufacturer to the Australian automotive industry. DC also supplies goods to other diverse industries: trucking, marine and bio medical to domestic and export markets. DC enjoys an excellent reputation as a Dependable, Competitive and Innovative supplier. Over the years DC has built on its metal stamping base by diversifying into other manufacturing and processing areas such as. DC undertakes most key processes in house. A vast majority of our products can be processed from raw material to finished goods without moving offside, thus maintaining our handle on quality and cost. Broad and vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities enable DC to be a supplier of multiple product lines providing our customers with a consolidated purchasing opportunity. We are elated to be the exclusive Australian licensee technology partner of Multimatic Inc. of Toronto, Canada (hinge and closure systems, suspension technologies and body structures).

The company's hasty beginnings were in press tool making and metal stamping activities, and it was in 1948 that Mr. Diver commenced supplying products to Holden, for the 48215 (F) Holden. This was to become the start of a lengthy and successful business relationship with the Australian Automotive Industry. Diver's son, Ted, became more actively involved in the running of the firm. Increased business activity and the blossoming relationship with the automotive industry necessitated the first of DC's major expansions in 1974 when land and a building were purchased in the (then) Melbourne external suburb of West Heidelberg. DC's fastener business grew so quickly that in 1989 the fastener operations were relocated into their own plant in Thomas town.

The company is a leading manufacturer of metal pressings, welded assemblies, hinges and heat acoustic shields. DC's vertically integrated manufacturing processes are backed by the maximum levels of quality. These attributes are attained by the application of advanced technologies and intellectual property enabling value to be added throughout the whole concept, design manufacturing process. DC manufactures and supplies goods to many diverse industries automotive, transportation, defense, marine and bio medical for domestic and multiple export markets. Following years of sustained expansion and growth, DC is now regarded as a major component manufacturer to the Australian automotive industry. DC also supplies goods to other different industries: trucking, marine and bio medical to domestic and export markets. Over the years DC has built on its metal stamping bottom by diversifying into other manufacturing and processing areas such as. Broad and vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities enable DC to be a supplier of multiple product lines providing our customers with a consolidated purchasing opportunity. We are elated to be the exclusive Australian licensee technology partner of Multimatic Inc. of Toronto, Canada (hinge and closure systems, suspension technologies and body structures). At DC we take very seriously our role as a corporate citizen. We have a mighty commitment to establishing key processes in house, whereby we maintain the utmost control over the production of our products. Importantly, this regulate extends to the uppermost standards of environmental concern and energy efficiency within our facilities, ensuring we comply with all suitable environmental legislation, regulations and other requirements. A everlasting strive for consecutive improvement via cleaner production, products and packaging to prohibit pollution. E effectively communicate and foster commitment to our Environmental and Energy policy by all of our employees and business partners. As a measure of our commitment to the Environment, DC are certified to the international environmental standard ISO 14001. Toronto, Canada covering their technologies in door, hood and deck lid hinge systems, door checks, suspension and body structure engineering. DIVER CONSOLIDATED INDUSTRIES is a Customer focused company, where QUALITY forms an integral piece of our business. Our principal business is providing quality metal pressings, assemblies and heat and acoustic management products for automotive and other industrial applications. Achieving excellence in all aspects of our operations and the pursuit of Regular Improvement are key objectives of DC. The expectations and needs of our customers form an integral portion of the company's drive for Regular Improvement. DC has two manufacturing plants located in Reservoir and Thomas town, both are in the Northern suburbs of Melbourne. Reservoir is the company headquarters and where the metal stamping, robotic welding and powder coating is performed. This prestigious award was won against extreme competition from a important field of manufacturers and is recognition of DC's notable glossy of supply and quality. DC th