Made in Queensland

The Queensland government is bolstering the abilities of Queensland manufacturers through a $50 million investment to continue two major grants programs focused on building skill and capability.  

A Queensland government grant has helped a North Rockhampton manufacturer continue business operations after COVID-19 interrupted its export trade. Dobinsons Spring and Suspension received a $581,062 Made in Queensland (MIQ) Round 2 grant in October last year to purchase and install a $1,265,500 cold coiling machine and stress relieving low temperature furnace. Visiting the facility, … Continue reading Queensland government grant to reboot Rockhampton manufacturer →

A range of Queensland manufacturers have benefited from the government’s Made in Queensland (MiQ) program. The matched grant program has been utilised in 75 projects since 2017. Projects in the latest round of funding have utilised the grants to purchase advanced manufacturing equipment, increasingly employment and upskilling current workers. Queensland Premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk, highlighted how … Continue reading Queensland manufacturers use grants to invest in advanced technology →

The third round of Made in Queensland funding is now accepting applications. The $46 million fund has promoted advanced manufacturing in the state, particularly in regional Queensland where 40 per cent of projects are being delivered. “Since 2017 we have supported around 75 projects, which will create more than 930 new jobs over the next … Continue reading Funding open for Queensland manufacturers →

Queensland-based plastics manufacturer Evolve Group is upgrading their equipment, creating jobs and aiming to bring work currently done offshore to Australia, thanks to an almost $1 million grant from the Queensland government. The grant is part of the Made in Queensland program – a Queensland government initiative supporting the manufacturing sector to become more internationally competitive and adopt … Continue reading Made in Queensland grant helps plastics manufacturer expand →

Sunshine Coast specialised food producer Epicurean Products is set to become an advanced manufacturer and improve efficiency thanks to a half-million-dollar Queensland government grant. State Development Minister Anthony Lynham said the Yandina-based company would use the $514,955 grant to install new processing systems to reduce production time and improve food safety. The $20 million Made in … Continue reading Epicurean Products uses QLD gov grant for advanced manufacturing processes →