NEW SMALL COMPANY MEMBER: Systecon

Systecon – Analysis Driven Life Cycle Management for Defense Readiness

Systecon is the global leader in analysis-driven Life Cycle Management LCM. The Opus Suite software platform empowers defense operators and industry suppliers to make informed, data- driven decisions across all phases of the system life cycle, from concept and development to procurement, operations, and sustainment.

Building on an unrivaled legacy in life cycle management, Opus Suite combines advanced modeling, simulation, optimization, and life cycle cost analysis to enable users to design robust systems and support solutions that maximize mission readiness, adaptability, and operational performance while minimizing total cost of ownership. Opus Suite+ brings these capabilities together in a unified, modern platform, representing the latest evolution of Opus Suite, enhancing the user experience and enabling more efficient, consistent analysis across the system life cycle.

Trusted in over 20 countries and by the majority of NATO defense forces, Opus Suite is used by defense organizations, government agencies, and prime contractors in some of the world’s most advanced and complex programs, including GCAP, F35, Gripen, Typhoon, A400M, C390, FA-50, Type 26 frigates, Leopard 2, and CV90 across air, land, and naval domains.

Whether supporting systems engineering, supportability analysis, logistics planning, maintenance optimization, or performance-based logistics, Opus Suite provides the analytical backbone for designing resilient and cost-effective defense systems, ensuring that investments translate into real world operational capability and sustained readiness.

Systecon and Opus Suite in Australia

Systecon’s relationship with Australia spans more than three decades. The Opus Suite was first introduced to the Australian Defence Organisation in 1993, and today it is formally recommended within ASDEFCON, Australia’s framework for strategic defence contracts, reflecting the depth of trust built over that time.

Systecon Australia was formally established as a dedicated local entity in May 2019, ensuring Australian customers receive tailored support backed by Systecon’s global expertise. The Australian team works directly with Defence and industry partners across all domains — air, land, and naval — supporting some of the country’s most significant acquisition and sustainment programs. These include the Hunter Class Frigates (SEA 5000) and SEA4000 Destroyer, LAND 400, the Joint Strike Fighter (AIR 6000), and numerous other major platforms delivered through prime contractors such as BAE Systems, Rheinmetall, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman.

With a strong and growing local presence, Systecon Australia is well positioned to support the continued expansion of Australian Defence capability, bringing world-leading life cycle management analysis to the programs that matter most.

Contact:

Andrew Perkins

Country Manager – Systecon Australia

Email: andrew.perkins@systecon.com.au

www.systecongroup.com/au

 

 

 

 

NEW (Returning) SMALL BUSINESS MEMBER: Bisso & Sons Pty Ltd

Welcome Back: Bisso & Sons Pty Ltd

The Swedish Australian Chamber of Commerce is delighted to welcome Bisso & Sons Pty Ltd back as a Small Business Member.

Led by Nahir Bisso, Bisso & Sons Pty Ltd is the Australian importer and wholesale distributor of Santa Maria products—one of Sweden’s best-known and most trusted food brands. Founded in Sweden in 1911 and now part of the Paulig Group, Santa Maria is renowned throughout the Nordic region for its premium range of herbs, spices, seasonings, Tex Mex products and international flavour concepts.

Through Bisso & Sons, Australian retailers, wholesalers, restaurants and food service businesses have access to Santa Maria’s extensive product range, including the iconic Grillkrydda (Grill Seasoning), a favourite among Swedes for generations. The company is passionate about bringing authentic Scandinavian flavours to Australia while maintaining Santa Maria’s strong reputation for quality, innovation and sustainability.

As a returning member of SACC, Bisso & Sons strengthens the Chamber’s growing network of businesses representing Swedish brands in Australia. We are pleased to welcome Nahir and the team back to the Chamber and look forward to supporting their continued growth while fostering new connections across the Swedish-Australian business community.

Contact

Nahir Bisso, Director

Bisso & Sons Pty Ltd

Email: info@bisso.com.au

Phone: 0407 314 076

Website: www.bisso.com.au

NEW SMALL BUSINESS MEMBER: Brooks Airways

Brooks Airways: Charter Aviation Solutions Across Australia

Brooks Airways has been one of Australia’s leading private charter operators for more than 25 years. We deliver safe, reliable, and flexible charter solutions for companies and individuals, including fly-in fly-out (FIFO) services for the mining, oil and gas, and broader resources sectors.

With the capability to operate anywhere in Australia and internationally, Brooks Airways is equipped to access remote and regional airstrips with ease. Our dedicated Perth-based Fixed Base Operator (FBO) is conveniently located near Perth Airport and offers seamless private airside transfers.

Brooks Airways own a fleet of King Air B200’s which seat up to 10 people, along with a Beechcraft 1900D capable of seating 19 people. In addition to our charter aircraft, we also own two ICU fitted Learjets which are primarily used for medical evacuations. Our aircraft are maintained inhouse at our Jandakot engineering base, which is Part 121 CASR-certified, ensuring the highest standards of safety and reliability. Our full-time, experienced pilots are on standby to fly at any time.

With Brooks Airways, passengers enjoy a hassle-free travel experience—no baggage queues, flexible departure times, and a clean, secure environment tailored to your schedule.

Contact:

Stuart Brooks

Managing Director

sbrooks@brooksairways.com

NEW SMALL BUSINESS MEMBER: Radford Retail – ITAB

ITAB & Radford Retail Solutions – Rethink Retail. Together.

ITAB is a global leader in creating inspiring, efficient, and consumer-focused retail environments. The company helps retailers turn their brand experience into physical reality through innovative shop fittings, checkout systems, lighting, and digital solutions that enhance the in-store journey. Working closely with customers across sectors including grocery, home improvement, electronics, fashion, and health & beauty, ITAB combines design expertise with technology to deliver measurable results — from increased sales to improved operational efficiency.

In Australia, ITAB is proudly represented by Radford Retail Solutions, the region’s leading provider of retail loss-prevention and store technology systems. Since 2000, Radford has partnered with major retailers to deliver smart entry and exit solutions, self-checkout systems, and stock-loss prevention technologies that protect profits and improve the customer experience.

Together, ITAB and Radford bring world-class retail innovation to the Australian market — combining ITAB’s global design and engineering expertise with Radford’s local experience in security, store operations, and customer flow. The partnership ensures that every store is not only modern and efficient but also engaging, safe, and built for the future of retail.

Contact:

Raymond Casey

Radford Retail Solutions

rc@radfordretail.com

NEW START UP MEMBER: International consultancy Napica joins the Chamber

Napica: Who We Are

Napica is an international consultancy helping large organisations succeed with change leadership, change communication, and the implementation of organisational or strategic changes. Our focus is on soft skills and behavioural action, helping people engage emotionally and translate that commitment into concrete behaviours that drive real results. We apply research-based frameworks and tools, developed in collaboration with universities, ensuring both academic rigour and practical impact. We work across all sectors, with particularly strong expertise in the public, financial, energy, IT, and pharmaceutical industries.

How We Work

From our headquarters in Melbourne and our office in Scandinavia, we fly out to clients worldwide, supporting both national and international projects across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and beyond.

Our Team

Led by Mathias Grüttner, Managing Director, Napica’s team combines global consulting expertise with strong academic and practical experience. Mathias has worked with top international companies such as Novo Nordisk, Maersk, IBM, and has also taught at several top universities in Europe and Australia.

NEW START UP MEMBER: Anchor Finance Brokers

Company Introduction

Anchor Finance Brokers is a Sydney‑based finance brokerage firm offering tailored lending solutions across residential home loans, business finance, asset/equipment finance and investment property loans. The business brings the borrower’s interests centre stage, providing access to a broad panel of lenders and guiding clients through the process with clarity and transparency.

Background & Start‑Up

The business was founded by Per Gustafsson, who brings more than 20 years’ experience in banking and broking. His motivation was to simplify the lending process, advocate for the client rather than the bank, and deliver finance solutions that genuinely fit individual goals.

Importance of the Australian Market & Development

Australia has a well-developed and highly regulated financial services sector, with a strong appetite for home ownership, property investment, and small business growth. In this environment, finance brokers play a crucial role by helping clients navigate complex lending options and secure competitive finance solutions tailored to their circumstances. Finance brokers now handle over 70% of all new residential home loans in Australia—a significant rise over the past decade. This growth reflects increasing consumer trust in brokers’ ability to provide choice, save time, and act in the borrower’s best interest. With the introduction of Best Interests Duty (BID) in 2021, brokers are legally required to prioritise the needs of their clients, further strengthening their reputation and appeal.

In this thriving market, Anchor Finance Brokers is well-positioned to grow. By offering personalised service, access to a wide panel of lenders, and deep expertise in residential, investment and commercial lending, the firm is tapping into a mature and growing demand for transparent, client-focused finance solutions in Australia.

 

About Per Gustafsson

Per Gustafsson is the founder of Anchor Finance Brokers and brings more than 20 years of experience in banking and finance to his clients. Having worked on both sides of the lending process — as a banker and a broker — Per understands how complex and time-consuming securing finance can be, especially when clients don’t have someone truly advocating for their needs.

He founded Anchor Finance to make finance simpler, more transparent, and genuinely focused on people. Drawing on his own experience as a property owner and investor, Per offers practical, personalised advice that helps clients make confident decisions.

Per works closely with professionals and business owners who value trusted guidance, tailored options, and a smooth, stress-free experience. His approach is hands-on and client-focused — ensuring every borrower feels supported and informed from start to finish.

Per Gustafsson

CEO and Founder, Anchor Finance Brokers
M: 0415 357 414

NEW SMALL BUSINESS MEMBER – Absolute Immigration

Absolute Immigration is thrilled to come on board as a Small Business Member with the Swedish Australian Chamber of Commerce. Founder of Absolute Immigration and Global Immigration Leader, Jamie Lingham, believes in the value of international cultures coming together to provide diversity within communities and businesses. He, and the whole team at Absolute Immigration, have extensive experience in preparing and supporting clients to find the best employees from around the world and also helping with their transactional and compliance needs.

We have worked with some of Australia’s leading companies with large expatriate populations and provided timely and practical advice to the business and their expatriate employees. As part of our service, we provide ongoing updates on immigration legislation and policy changes which impact their business, ensuring that we add ongoing value to our working relationship.

Our team are experienced in undertaking projects for organisations with expatriate employees. We have performed a number of projects for large scale employers in Australia with regard to risk assessments, policy review and process and program implementation.

Absolute Immigration work collaboratively with our clients to devise strategies to achieve the best outcomes for your business and your employees. Our agents develop strategies that ensure the attraction and retention of key international appointments and build policies around your global mobility program. absoluteimmigration.com

NEW SMALL BUSINESS MEMBER – Conversionista

We have come to save humans from digital experiences that suck.

We’re the biggest experimentation team in Scandinavia. We help our clients use actual data and insights instead of guesses. Armed with scientific methods, we reveal our customers’ growth potential and help them reach their business goals.

Since the start, we’ve improved conversion in over 1000 projects – and that’s something that we’re going to keep doing.  We currently have over 60 conversion heroes in three offices in Stockholm, Gothenburg and Oslo. conversionista.se

NEW SMALL BUSINESS MEMBER – Rossel Consulting Group

Rossel Consulting Group was founded in 2018 offering both corporate finance advisory services, under the name of Spawn Ventures, as well as real estate services.  
 
Spawn Ventures provides corporate clients in the gaming and esports industries with advice on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, divestments and strategy. Spawn Ventures further offers senior board level advise, also primarily to the gaming and esports industries​. www.spawnventures.vc
 
The real estate advisory business is a property buyers agency offering seamless advice to investors or home owners looking for a successful and stress free property purchase in the Sydney region. We assist throughout the whole purchase process and have access to off market properties that enable our clients to get ahead of the competition and negotiate to secure properties for the best price. 

NEW SMALL BUSINESS MEMBER – Ecope

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