Twenty-six of Queensland’s leading manufacturers are set to showcase their capabilities at the first Parliamentary Manufacturing Showcase event to celebrate the state’s inaugural Manufacturing Month.
The event exhibitors will include premium marine equipment manufacturer Stella Marine, vehicle accessories producer Norweld, and Elexon Electronics, which develops a diverse range of electronic products for niche local and export markets.
Gold Coast-based ice cream company Frosty Boy will also showcase their manufacturing prowess at the event, along with Kandy Couture, vinyl records manufacturer Suitcase Records, and leather production company Packer Leather.
Queensland’s leading distillers and brewers will also be in attendance.
The Parliamentary Showcase is a first for Queensland and aims to demonstrate the diversity of the state’s manufacturing sector.
“We know that we have the world’s best manufacturers right here in Queensland. With our support, the manufacturing sector has gone from strength to strength and I want to see Made in Queensland stamped on more products because that means more jobs for more Queenslanders,” Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said.
“As these exhibitors demonstrate, manufacturing is a diverse industry and the opportunities are endless. I want to see more young people, more women, getting into manufacturing because these jobs are good, secure jobs for Queenslanders,” she added.
Queensland is home to a massive manufacturing sector, which injects about $20 billion into the economy annually and employs over 180,000 workers.
“As these exhibitors demonstrate, manufacturing is a diverse industry and the opportunities are endless. I want to see more young people, more women, getting into manufacturing because these jobs are good, secure jobs for Queenslanders,” said Minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing Glenn Butcher.
“I’ve seen projects we’ve invested in, being supplied by Queensland manufacturers that have grown their businesses through our manufacturing grants and support programs. That is what we want – our investment delivering for Queenslanders all the way down the supply chain,” he added.
As part of Queensland Manufacturing Month, the state government is also launching a new social media campaign, titled “If you don’t make it, it’ll never exist,” which seeks to encourage school leavers to pursue a career in manufacturing.
