Advanced manufacturing
Advanced manufacturing companies choose New South Wales (NSW) because it offers a highly skilled workforce and excellent infrastructure.
NSW has particular strengths in design, logistics and information and communications technology. These strengths support the ongoing development of high-value processes.
How we assist advanced manufacturing companies to invest
NSW Trade & Investment assists businesses that are contemplating significant new investment, whether establishing a new operation, relocating a business or expanding an existing business.
Services are delivered to businesses free-of-charge.
For advanced manufacturing companies that are looking to invest, the Department can:
- facilitate and assist with regulatory approvals (including local council and State planning regulations)
- help shortlist sites in New South Wales that suit the requirements of the project
- provide information on how NSW benchmarks against other locations (local and international)
- set up introductions with local business networks and supply chain partners
- provide advice on other support and incentives that may be available for the project.
For a full list of available services click here. Read more about manufacturing in NSW.
Examples of advanced manufacturing companies we have assisted
The Department has worked with many domestic and international companies, such as Bluescope Steel Australia, Amcor, Forgacs Group, Broens Industries, Drivetrain Systems International and Silex Solar.
Local success story
Cochlear Limited, based in Lane Cove in Sydney, is the world leader in the manufacture and marketing of implantable hearing devices for adults and children with moderate to profound hearing loss.
The company’s flagship system, the Cochlear™ Nucleus® 5, incorporates the latest innovations in implant technology and offers outstanding hearing performance, comfort and reliability.
Today Cochlear is a broad-based medical device company focused on hearing solutions for the hearing impaired with over 2,000 employees, direct operations in over 20 countries, and product sales in over 100 countries with annual turnover exceeding $700 million. Cochlear reinvests over 13 per cent of revenues on R&D.
Further information
Manufacturing in Sydney and New South Wales
A quick look at manufacturing in NSW. Australia boasts one of the world's most resilient economies and New South Wales is the natural first choice for advanced manufacturing operations.
Contact details
If you are contemplating an advanced manufacturing investment in NSW, contact the Department as the first step to find out what assistance is available.
Shane Coombe
Senior Manager
+61 (2) 9338 6968
shane.coombe@business.nsw.gov.au
Talk to an expert
Shane Coombe, Senior Manager
Phone: +61 (2) 9338 6968or send an email to:
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