Managing director Jo Fallshaw got married

Jo and Dave's wedding ceremony unfolded in the picturesque Melbourne's Royal Botanical Gardens in the late afternoon of a scorching hot, 36-degree day in March.

Guests sought out shade under the ample tree canopy surrounding the lawn at the Lily Lake, while they drank champagne and waited for the bridal party to arrive, deferring embarking out into the sun until absolutely necessary.

But, just as the bridal party arrived, the atmosphere started to change—a light breeze arrived. Over the next 15 minutes, the temperature dropped from 36 to a perfect 24 degrees and then stayed there. Everyone felt the buzz and excitement of the cool change sweeping in. By the time Jo and Dave said 'I do', it felt like the universe had truly blessed the union!

The wedding guests then all walked together to the restaurant on the edge of the gardens, and the celebration continued into the late hours. The night was filled with lively conversations, delectable cuisine, and heartfelt speeches that touched the hearts of everyone present. The dance floor came alive until the late hours as guests demonstrated their uninhibited dance moves (kicked off by Jo, as David Bowie's "Let's Dance" came on, and Jo twilled her way to the dancefloor, tapping people on the shoulder and beckoning to come joint the fun). It really was a magical day.

A closer look at Jo Fallshaw, the driving force behind Fallshaw Group.

Jo Fallshaw is the Managing Director of Fallshaw Group, an Australian manufacturer of "mobility solutions to help you PUSH, PULL & LIFT with ease".

In 2005, Jo inherited a quarter of her family business and, driven by her determination, bought out her siblings in 2007. Since then, she has taken the original wheels and castors business, founded by her grandfather in 1920, to diversify into pedestrian-operated towing equipment, state-of-the-art electronic braking castors, and other cutting-edge high-tech products.

The company still proudly manufactures in Sunshine (14 km west of Melbourne's CBD). Our manufacturing facilities encompass a wide range of capabilities, including press metal forming, injection moulding, fabrication, assembly, and electrical assembly.

As an engineer by training, Jo's passion for Australian manufacturing knows no bounds.

So, not only was Jo Fallshaw's wedding a wonderful celebration, but it also highlighted the extraordinary journey of a dedicated leader shaping the future of Australian manufacturing.