People & Collaborations, Innovation & Learning.

Allie Brant Joins WIMN Summit Panel

Former WIMN mentee Allie Brant represents the next generation of women in manufacturing, joining industry leaders on the Regional Summit panel.

Celebrating Australian Made

Locally made and designed flooring. Crafted for contemporary commercial spaces. This May we're celebrating our Australian Made Carpet Tiles and Broadloom Carpet.

GH Commercial Proudly Supports Ooops! I Bought a Pub!

Locally made flooring takes centre stage in new prime-time TV series

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2026

This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the talented and dedicated women across our business who continue to shape our company, strengthen our culture and lead with integrity.

Godfrey Hirst & GH Commercial Awarded Clean Economy Grant for Circular Manufacturing Research

Godfrey Hirst and GH Commercial are proud to be part of a new research partnership exploring innovative ways to transform carpet manufacturing waste into durable, large-scale infrastructure products.

Geo Stratum Collection

Introducing Geo Stratum, a commercially crafted carpet collection inspired by the enduring beauty and layered structure of the natural world. Drawing on iconic geological formations across Australia and New Zealand, Geo Stratum explores surface, structure and story through a contemporary design lens, delivering a refined flooring solution for modern commercial interiors.

Designing for regeneration: Geo Stratum partners with Landcare Australia

As part of our ongoing Believe in Better® framework and commitment to creating positive change in the communities where we live, operate, and partner, we’re proud to announce a meaningful new collaboration with Landcare Australia’s Tree Planting Fund.

GHC Go Visualiser App

Visualise in real time using GHC Go!

Nyaal Banyul - Geelong Convention and Event Centre

As we celebrate 160 years of local manufacturing, we launch Enviro Grip™, a new world-leading flooring technology now installed at Geelong’s landmark new Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre.

Sustainability eBook 2025

With a dedicated focus on quality, and an unwavering commitment to doing things better, we have long been a shining light when it comes to advancing sustainable practices and products in commercial flooring.

Style Meets Strength: Unlocking the Potential of Laminate Flooring

This CPD explores the strategic selection and application of laminate flooring, highlighting its structural performance, aesthetic versatility, and functional qualities.

From Farm to Floor – The Journey of New Zealand Wool Carpet

Explores the unique properties of local wool fibres and the processes behind spinning, felting, and tufting wool carpet.

Custom Flooring Solutions

In an era where hospitality, workplace and public spaces are increasingly defined by experience, identity and material integrity, designers are looking beyond off-the-shelf solutions to create environments that resonate on a deeper level.

genU Arts Programme

Originally founded in Geelong in 1952, genU is a profit-for-purpose organisation that empowers people of all abilities through employment, training, education, and social inclusion programs.

Local Advantage

Architects are crucial in selecting products that balance design, performance, sustainability and social impact. With increasing global supply chain uncertainties and challenges in verifying overseas compliance, local procurement has become a viable solution to meet client expectations for speed and reliability.

Faces of Local Manufacturing: Scott Stewart, Tufted Designer

Scott Stewart is one of our amazing Tufted Designers, bringing over 40 years of knowledge and innovation to Godfrey Hirst.

Designing with Nature: A Q&A with Biophilic Design Award Winner Carolin Friese

Perched at the edge of a beech forest in Bob’s Cove, Queenstown, Tall Tree House is more than a home - it's a harmonious response to the natural world. We spoke with award-winning designer Carolin Friese about the inspiration, philosophy, and values that shaped this biophilic sanctuary.

Continuing Our Commitment to genU Through Design with Purpose

At GH Commercial, we believe in going beyond the floor - creating products that not only perform but also make a positive impact.

Reimagining Interiors through Art and Design at Rydges Melbourne

Rydges Melbourne proudly concluded Spectra, an immersive exhibition redefining the intersection of art and design, as part of Melbourne Design Week 2025.

Championing Product Transparency: A Conversation with Laura Hamilton-O’Hara, CEO of LFIA

GH Commercial recently sat down with LFIA CEO Laura Hamilton-O’Hara to explore the growing importance of product transparency and the impact of Declare labels.

Leading with Purpose: Our Clear-Eyed Approach to Sustainability

Architecture & Design recently sat down with Lachlan McMurtrie, our Chief Sustainability Officer and General Counsel, to discuss where GH Commercial stands today, where we’re headed, and how we’re navigating sustainability challenges with clarity, science, and integrity.

Take 3 For The Sea: Eastern Beach Clean-Up 2025

On 4 April 2025, the GH Commercial team proudly took part in our annual Take 3 for the Sea clean-up event, held this year at Eastern Beach, Geelong.

Godfrey Hirst Commercial Renews Commitment to Geelong Connected Communities

GH Commercial is a supporting sponsor of Geelong Connected Communities.

Supporting Future Pathways: GH Commercial and Dreamtime Flooring’s Donation to The Pavilion School

The Pavilion School provides tailored education plans for students aged 13 to 21, with a focus on academic development, social-emotional wellbeing, and cultural enrichment.

Give Where You Live Foundation

GH Commercial is proudly supporting the Give Where You Live Foundation, an organisation dedicated to building a fairer and more equitable community across the Geelong region.

Proudly Supporting Beyond Blue

As one of Australia’s most well-known, trusted and visited mental health organisation, GH Commercial are proud to continue our support of Beyond Blue, aligning with our ‘Better for People’ core value.

Using Carpet Fibres for Stronger Concrete

Engineers have discovered an innovative way to enhance concrete strength and reduce cracking by incorporating scrap carpet fibres. This exciting development not only improves the durability of concrete but also promotes product circularity in the construction industry.

Talking Architecture & Design Podcast eBook 2024

The best bits of our Talking Architecture & Design podcast from 2024 discussing all things design, sustainability and product development with a range of guests.

Respecting Indigenous Design in Commercial Projects

Incorporating Indigenous design into projects.

Incorporating First Nations Culture in Design

New Formal CPD.

Artist Rone x GH Commercial

GH Commercial, supporting Rone with his latest exhibition Time, in Flinders Street Station Melbourne.

Living Future Accreditation Scholarship

We're excited to be offering one full scholarship position for the upcoming course in 2024.

Enhancing Commercial Spaces: The Power of Wayfinding and Zoning with Carpet Tiles

Carpet tiles are a versatile floorcovering option that can assist in achieving zoning and wayfinding patterns.

Melbourne Design Week – Design Knows No Borders

Presented by Lorena Gaxiola, in partnership with The Local Project and Indesignlive.

Talking Architecture & Design With Josh Haddock And Joel Williamson

Josh and Joel give an insight into how bringing together indigenous art and commercial flooring to the next level.

Talking Architecture & Design with Royce Epstein

Royce Epstein on how Culture of Care can be applied to interior and architectural design.

The Colourful Canvas

Exploring the importance and effects of floor colour.

Celebrating Australian Made Week

Since 1865 – Celebrating Australian Made Week at Godfrey Hirst.

Culture of Care

How can we use design as a social practice in the service of care for self, others, community, and nature? How can we prioritize care in our design industry? This CPD seeks to answer these questions while examining the role of design as a Culture of Care.

Introducing Colour Theory - Freedom To Create With 45 Hues

A spectrum of 45 vibrant carpet tiles designed to transform any commercial space.

Joy x GH Commercial

Proud supporters of the Joy exhibition at the Immigration Museum as the Flooring Partner.

Talking Architecture & Design Podcast eBook 2023

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Welcome To The Chateau

Welcome to the Chateau. With a unique tri-layer oak core, our Chateau Oak engineered timber range will leave you floored.

Talking Architecture & Design Podcast With Judy-Lea Engel

Good flooring design can have a major impact on the health and productivity of occupants, acoustics and colour are two notable considerations.

The Effect Of Carpet Colour In The Classroom

Understanding the effects of floor colour on the productivity, health and wellbeing of individuals when designing commercial spaces and education settings is vital.

Education & Flooring: Approaching Human Wellness

Discover how flooring plays a pivotal role when approaching human centred design in education.

Sustainability eBook 2023

Download our Sustainability eBook 2023 today

Faces Of Australian Manufacturing

Celebrating the incredible faces behind our local manufacturing.

Together We Are Stronger - Dreamtime Flooring Partnership

Coming together with Dreamtime Flooring in a unique alliance.

Geelong Arts Centre Donation

Supporting the Geelong Arts Centre through a donation to The Church Giving Campaign.

Carpet Construction & Performance: Unravelling the Craftsmanship Underfoot

Discover the factors influencing fibre selection, ranging from aesthetics and performance, providing confidence to correctly specify carpet products for your projects.

Talking Architecture & Design Podcast with Lorena Gaxiola

Listen to Episode 176: Lorena Gaxiola on the changing trends and challenges of hospitality design.

Lorena Gaxiola Q&A

GH Commercial sits down with Lorena Gaxiola exploring the inspiration behind her Terra Collection.

Talking Architecture & Design Podcast With Callie van der Merwe

In this interview, Callie van der Merwe reveals the secrets of designing a successful & vibrant restaurant.

Q&A With Jebb Hutchison From On-Country Pathways

Supporting On-Country Pathways’ programs to assist future generations of First Nations People.

Joshua Haddock - Dreamtime Flooring

GH Commercial is a proud partner of Dreamtime Flooring.

Design Partnership

We speak to Design Partnership, specialists in design behaviour.

Surfing To Flooring: Q&A With Lachlan Howell From GH Commercial

Lachlan talks with Architecture & Design Magazine about sustainability.

160 Years Of Local Manufacturing

160 years manufacturing experience in Australia and New Zealand through Godfrey Hirst operations.

Why The Future of Hospitality Flooring Is Bespoke: Exploring The Benefits And Opportunities Of Customisation

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Talking Architecture & Design Podcast With Laura Hamilton-O’Hara

We speak with Laura Hamilton-O'Hara about the importance of biophilia in the built environment.

Talking Architecture & Design Podcast

Our first podcast for 2023, our commitment to biophilic principles in design.

Sustainability eBook

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International Women's Day

Our Chief People Officer Lee Carney and what International Women's Day means to her.

Psychology Of Floor Colours

Continued Professional Development: The effect of floor colour on productivity, health and well-being.

The Future Of Flooring

Continued Professional Development: The Future of Flooring

Better With Age - Balancing Senior Living Style And Safety

Continued Professional Development: Senior living and flooring - a critical component to design.

The Power Of Fractal Design Within The Built Environment

Continued Professional Development: Learn about Fractals, their uses and benefits.

The Significance Of Certifications In Manufacturing

The strategic role certifications can play in the architecture and design industry.

Q&A With Joel Williamson

Architecture & Design Magazine catch up with our National Commercial Sales Manager Joel Williamson.

Need Flooring Fast? Look No Further Than Quickship®

The GH Commercial Quickship® program is an extensive selection of Australian made and stocked carpet tiles available for dispatch in as little as 10 business days from placement of order*.

Dreamtime Kinaway Awards

Honoured to partner and win the Best Collaboration Award alongside Dreamtime Flooring and Bynm Flooring at the Kinaway Business Awards 2022.

Living Future Institute Of Australia Partnership 2023

Renewing our commitment to climate action by supporting the Living Future Institute of Australia.

Best In Class: A Guide To Smarter Flooring Specification For Education Environments

Download the whitepaper for a closer look at the connection between flooring design and the student learning experience.

A Hub Of Hope For The Community

Doing Better Together we joined our partners Westfield Carindale and Carpet Court in Stones Corner to create a safe haven for women dealing with domestic violence.

Healthy Materials With GH Commercial

A shift in industry towards healthier, more sustainable commercial flooring.

Living Future Institute of Australia (LFIA) Sponsorship

LFIA and GH Commercial Believing in Better together.

Designers unite to ground a 'shifting' space

They dreamt it. We made it. Our custom flooring solution for ACCA really pulled this public exhibit together.

RONE In Geelong Exhibition

Local Geelong-born artist Rone has spent two decades building an exceptional reputation for large-scale wall painting and immersive installations.

Celebrating Our Community With Mural Art

Local wildlife artist Geoffrey Carran, creates a striking mural for the GH Commercial carpet tile and plank plant Geelong.

New Palletised Warehouse – Shiny Drive Truganina

A growing Australian business needs a warehouse facility that can meet its requirements today and well into the future, the newly built GH Commercial warehouse in Truganina does just that.

Proudly Australian Made

Godfrey Hirst is proud to announce our partnership with the official Australian Made campaign.

Carpet Tile Plant Upgrade

Investing in innovation and technology are the hallmarks of GH Commercial.

GreenRate Top Score for Healthier Hard Flooring

GH Commercial are delighted to have achieved Global GreenTag’s GreenRate, Level A certification for a number of our commercial vinyl and hybrid flooring products.