Queensland

The Queensland government has released an action plan to accelerate the state’s space industry, and will invest $8 million to support the industry. “Queensland has already gained a reputation as Australia’s space coast, and through this strategy our government is looking to unlock maximum benefit for local businesses and workers,” Minister for State Development, Cameron … Continue reading Queensland to accelerate space industry →

Local polyurethane products manufacturer, National Plastics & Rubber has been awarded a contract to supply specialised aircraft wheel chocks for London’s Heathrow Airport. “We are very proud of our team in achieving an export order to Heathrow International Airport with locally designed and manufactured products,” director of National Plastics & Rubber, Peter Tulley, said. “Hopefully … Continue reading Local manufacturer awarded Heathrow contract →

Mungalli Creek Dairy has opened up a new $3 million processing plant, supported by the Queensland government’s $175 million Jobs and Regional Growth Fund. Mungalli Creek Dairy CEO Robert Watson said the new facility’s modern and efficient equipment will increase productivity and allow the business to grow market share and become export compliant. “I hope … Continue reading Mungalli Creek Dairy opens $3 million processing plant →

Rockhampton Manufacturing Hub has been officially opened by Minister for Manufacturing Cameron Dick, unlocking opportunities for local manufacturers to grow and improve their competitive edge. While the hub has been operational since April 2019, Minister Dick officially opened the Rockhampton Manufacturing Hub on Tuesday. “Manufacturing in Central Queensland is already thriving, employing more than 5000 … Continue reading Queensland government opens $10 million manufacturing hub →

Alpha HPA, a $200 million advanced manufacturing business, will base its operations in Gladstone, Queensland, Queensland’s Minister for Manufacturing Cameron Dick announced on Tuesday. The company has also signed an MoU with Orica. After considering two potential sites in Newcastle, New South Wales and Kwinana, Western Australia, Alpha HPA decided on Gladstone as the site … Continue reading Alumina manufacturer moves to Queensland →

A new large-scale solar farm will be built in order to power South West Queensland’s gas plants, the Queensland government has announced. Construction has already begun on Shell’s 120 megawatt solar farm according to Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy Dr Anthony Lynham. The solar farm will generate clean energy for QGC’s natural gas … Continue reading New solar farm to power Queensland gas plants →

Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk on Thursday announced a $1 million export grants program to help Queensland businesses “go global” by launching their products in overseas markets. “Exports are vital to Queensland’s economy, vital to regional businesses and vital to regional jobs. Queensland has around 7,300 goods-exporting companies, of which 40 per cent are based in … Continue reading Queensland launches $1 million export grants program →

Queensland manufacturers can access grants between $5000 and $1 million as part of the $13.5 million Manufacturing Hubs Grant Program. The grants will be administered through the Cairns Manufacturing Hub, the Rockhampton Manufacturing Hub, and the Townsville Manufacturing Hub, which have each been allocated $4.5 million of the overall $13.5 million. The grants are intended … Continue reading Queensland launches $13.5 million grants program for local manufacturers →

An AGL Energy and Vena Energy collaboration will see one of Australia’s biggest batteries built near Wandoan in Queensland. The massive lithium ion battery will be capable of delivering 100 megawatts of energy into and out of the National Energy Market, and storing up to 150 megawatt hours of energy. AGL Energy and Vena Energy … Continue reading Vena Energy to build Queensland’s biggest battery →

A young engineer has found a way for manufacturers of timber products for use in construction to save time, money and resources, Queensland’s Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries, Mark Furner, announced on Monday. “The manufacture of cross-laminated timber (CLT) products for full-scale applications has increased over the past decade and has placed pressure … Continue reading New research a win for timber manufacturers →

Entries are now open for Queensland’s 59th annual training awards, and manufacturing employers are encouraged to nominate. “We want to see the best of our top training achievers recognised at this year’s awards including apprentices, trainees, teachers, employers and training organisations,” said Queensland Minister for Training and Skills Development, Shannon Fentiman. The awards are spread … Continue reading Manufacturers encouraged to nominate outstanding trainees →

During October, the Palaszczuk government celebrated its “Month of Manufacturing”, highlighting the great things that our manufacturing firms are achieving all year. Cameron Dick, Queensland Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning, shares the state’s success. The industry is thriving in Queensland. We continue to be one of Australia’s leading manufacturing states because our … Continue reading Advanced manufacturing is advancing Queensland →

The Cairns Manufacturing Hub has now opened to enable manufacturers in Far North Queensland to access the latest technology and training. The $10 million Hub is located at TAFE Queensland’s Cairns Campus, and is one of three regional manufacturing hubs across Queensland which will grow manufacturing across Queensland, said Minister for Manufacturing, Cameron Dick. “The … Continue reading Cairns manufacturing hub now open →

The Australian Defence Force has granted Boeing Defence Australia a 12-month extension on the maintenance of the CH-47F Chinook helicopters. The work will be carried out at ADF bases in Townsville, Oakey, and Brisbane, and continues work on the helicopters until 30 August 2024. According to a statement from the Minister for Defence Industry, Melissa … Continue reading Boeing Defence Australia to maintain Chinook fleet →

Gas will soon begin flowing to building products manufacturer CSR in Queensland, as Project Atlas comes on-line. The project, delivered by Senex Energy will first supply state-owned power generator CleanCo. The next customer will be CSR, followed by other manufacturers in South East Queensland. Other manufacturers set to benefit from the new source of natural … Continue reading Gas flows to manufacturers in Queensland →

The manufacturing of rolling stock will continue in the Queensland city of Maryborough, with Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk signing an agreement for $300 million in local rail manufacturing. Announced at the Downer plant in the Fraser Coast city, the overhaul of diesel Tilt Trains and the IMU160 and SMU260 fleet will be conducted in Maryborough. … Continue reading Maryborough manufacturing meets milestone →

A Queensland munitions factory has benefited from the state government’s $9 million investment for improved energy supply and connection. The Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions (RNM) factory faced a challenging energy environment, due to its complex energy needs, noted Minister for State Development and Manufacturing Cameron Dick. “We worked with Ergon Energy and RNM to best understand … Continue reading Munitions factory energised by state government funding →

An innovation hub to support defence industry will be co-located with co-working space Fire Station 101 in Ipswich, Queensland. The $5 million Defence Industry Hub will open in early 2020, and Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said that the facility hopes to grow the areas manufacturing capabilities. “The Ipswich Defence Industry Hub is about ensuring there … Continue reading Hub for defence industry slated for Ipswich →

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 →

A new meat processing facility in Heathwood, south of Brisbane, will utilise the latest robotic systems to package meat and vegan products. The Hilton Foods Australia (HFA) facility, costing $280 million, will employ 650 people when it is at full production in 2020. Across 23 production lines, the local workforce will provide the skills to … Continue reading Meat processing site invests in the latest technology →