36 of Queensland’s leading manufacturers showcased their capabilities at the second annual Parliamentary Manufacturing Showcase event yesterday to celebrate the launch of Manufacturing Month.
Manufacturing Month showcases the achievements of the state’s manufacturing industry which contributes around $20 billion a year to Queensland’s economy and employs around 180,000 Queenslanders.
The Manufacturing Industry Showcase at Parliament House saw more than 300 guests made up of world-leading manufacturers, and Queensland’s members of parliament attend.
The showcase is a demonstration of the world-leading capabilities of Queensland’s manufacturers to Queensland’s politicians and other invited guests.
Manufacturers on display include leading high-quality hydraulic cylinder fabricators, Nordon Cylinders; innovative battery producers, Vaulta; and one of Queensland’s oldest ice-cream makers, Lick Ice Cream.
The Queensland Government has invested more than $240 million in supporting manufacturers across the State.
“I’ve always said if we can make it here, we absolutely should. This showcase highlights to the world the creativity and innovation of Queensland manufacturing,” said minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing, Glenn Butcher.
“This is an opportunity for my parliamentary colleagues to see first-hand what I’m talking about and it’s a chance for them to understand just how impressive our manufactured products are.
“We’re backing manufacturing in this state, unlike the LNP. Unfortunately, they plan to cut our successful programs. They have no plan to continue our grant programs and our Hubs face an uncertain future if the LNP are elected. Their Right Priorities document doesn’t even mention the word manufacturing once!
“Our government believes in transparency. But David Crisafulli is still dodging questions about his dodgy business past. Recent media reports revealed Mr Crisafulli was being pursued for insolvent trading when he was the sole director of SET solutions.”
