The Tasmanian Government has released its Advanced Manufacturing Plan 2028 in a step aimed at enhancing the $2 billion manufacturing industry.
The Advanced Manufacturing Plan is focused on building a resilient, diversified and sustainable manufacturing industry which contributes significantly to Tasmania’s economy.
According to the Tasmanian Government, it will foster collaborations between manufacturers, suppliers and service providers to create strong industry clusters that can innovate together.
The 2028 Action Plan will follow the delivery of the state’s four-year Advanced Manufacturing Action Plan 2024, with all 20 of its actions delivered in full.
“Manufacturers employ nearly 20,000 Tasmanians and support 33,000 Tasmanian jobs through the flow-on effects to their supply chains and in their local communities,” said Tasmania Premier and Minister for Trade and Major Investment, Jeremy Rockliff.
“As part of our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future, we are strengthening manufacturing which is Tasmania’s largest export industry.
“The Advanced Manufacturing Action Plan 2028 is built around three key themes: people, productivity, and market success.”
According to Rockliff, the 2024 Action Plan delivered 141 grants to Tasmanian manufacturers to support improvement initiatives, with around $10 million in new investments made by 51 businesses that received grants.
“The new Action Plan will build on these highly successful activities to strengthen this industry, support local jobs and keep our economy strong,” he said.
“With shifting global forces changing the landscape for our manufacturers, the Tasmanian Government recognises the need to support our industry to adapt and continue to thrive.
“We are committed to strengthening our industry and building on the successes to date.”
In other news, Coles has opened its second automated Customer Fulfilment Centre in New South Wales.
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