2024 Henry Ngai Medium to Large Business Finalists
The Ethnic Business Awards Foundation would like to congratulate all of the finalists of the 2024 Henry Ngai Medium to Large Business Category.
Vitex Pharmaceuticals – Elie Chami – Eastern Creek, NSW
Vitex International Services, founded by Elie Chami in 1989, began as an exporter of Australian complementary medicines to the Middle East. Over 35 years, the company expanded into African markets and transitioned into manufacturing, becoming Australia's largest supplier of complementary medicines in these regions. Vitex vertically integrated its supply chain to improve efficiency and reduce costs, and by 2017, it opened the country's largest advanced manufacturing facility for tablets and softgel capsules.
Ace Quality Produce – Indra Angkola Ang – Melbourne, VIC
Founded in 2016 by Indra Angkola, ACE Quality Produce began with a mission to deliver the highest quality Australian fruits to international markets. Leveraging strong relationships with local growers and a deep understanding of market needs, they quickly became a leading exporter, capturing over 50% of the Indonesian market for grapes, citrus, and stone fruits by 2019. Today, ACE Quality Products are expanding into farming to ensure a consistent supply of fresh produce and to meet the growing demands of their global clients.
Alba Cheese Manufacturing – Mario & Gaetano Bongiorno – Tullamarine, VIC
Bringing with them to Australia their father’s cherished Italian cheese-making recipes, Alba Cheese was founded by Mario and Gaetano Bongiorno in the 1960s recognising a market demand for authentic Italian cheese-making techniques in Australia. With a focus on quality and traditional methods, Alba Cheese has become a renowned name in both local and international markets. Now, with over 18 years of export experience, Alba Cheese delivers premium products to over 20 countries, reflecting the high demand for Australian dairy excellence.
ATS Building Products – Haytham Moshi – Northmead, NSW
After arriving in Australia during the Iraq war, Haytham Moshi founded ATS Building Products with just a $12,000 investment in 2003. The business has grown into one of Australia's leading suppliers of timber and building materials. Their approach of directly sourcing from global manufacturers allows them to deliver high-quality products to customers while eliminating traditional supply chain costs while also enabling their business to expand in operations to five major distribution centres across Australia in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Adelaide.
