Riviera Australia TECH Event: Coomera Marine Precinct

Riviera TECH provided a great day of learning, sharing, and connecting, giving delegates a rare and generous behind-the-scenes look at one of Australia’s largest composite manufacturing facilities.

Written by Kerryn Caulfield, Executive Director, Composites Australia Inc.

Hosted by Riviera Australia at its Coomera facility on Queensland’s Gold Coast, the event offered valuable insight into the processes, skills and precision involved in building the company’s world-class luxury motor yachts.

Spanning 16.8 hectares, Riviera’s manufacturing operation brings together composite fabrication, engineering, systems integration, finishing trades and quality control within a highly structured production environment. Multiple yachts progress through successive stages of construction simultaneously, demonstrating the scale, coordination and workforce capability required to transform raw materials into sophisticated, ocean-going vessels.

Judd Silk, Head of Lamination at Riviera, led one of the tour groups through the manufacturing facility, sharing insights into the composite processes, skills and attention to detail behind Riviera’s world-class motor yachts.
Delegates move through Riviera’s 16.8-hectare manufacturing facility, where multiple yachts progress through successive stages of construction simultaneously — showcasing the scale and coordination of production.

The Riviera TECH event demonstrated that world-class manufacturing is about much more than equipment and processes. It depends on skilled people, disciplined systems, collaboration and a commitment to continuous improvement.

A heartfelt thank you to Kyle Davison and the entire Riviera team for their generous hospitality and for sharing an exceptional example of Australian manufacturing capability.

The Academy partners with Milwaukee to provide top-tier professional tools for training, emphasising respect, quality, and proper tool management for precision and safety.
Apprentices receive well-rounded support throughout their training, including mentorships, training and development programs for technical, life and business skills, as well as apprentice camps to build camaraderie and a positive work ethic amongst peers.
Inside the fit-out bay, skilled craftspeople shape, build, and integrate every element—from composite hulls to luxury interiors and advanced onboard systems—ensuring strength, durability, and seamless comfort.
The Coomera Marine Precinct on Queensland’s Gold Coast is Australia’s premier marine manufacturing and services hub, spanning 250 hectares and hosting over 100 marine businesses.

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